Privacy policy

Privacy Policy


Last Updated: July 18, 2024


1. Introduction

Welcome to BGF Photography LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website www.bgf.photography (the "Site") and use our services.


2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, wedding details, and other personal information you provide when you contact us or use our services.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details and billing information to process transactions.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited on our Site.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.


3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

  • Provide and manage our services.
  • Process payments and deliver purchased products.
  • Communicate with you regarding your inquiries, bookings, and services.
  • Improve our website and services.
  • Send promotional materials and updates (you can opt-out at any time).
  • Comply with legal obligations.


4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business and providing services to you, such as payment processors and shipping companies.
  • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.


5. Security

We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.


6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
  • Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the unsubscribe link in those emails.


7. Cookie Policy

7.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.

7.2 How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enhance your browsing experience.
  • Understand how you use our Site.
  • Personalize your experience.
  • Remember your preferences and settings.
  • Conduct analytics and research.

7.3 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Site and cannot be switched off in our systems.
  • Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, allowing us to improve the performance and functionality.
  • Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
  • Targeting Cookies: These cookies record your visit to our Site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We use this information to make our Site and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.

7.4 Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, and to delete cookies that have already been set. However, please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly.


8. Notice to California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have specific privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). These rights include:

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell your personal information.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at billy@bgf.photography.


9. GDPR Disclaimer

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights include:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to access the personal data we hold about you and to receive a copy of it.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format and to transmit that data to another controller.
  • Right to Object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: If we process your personal data based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at billy@bgf.photography.


10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.


11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our Site and services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.


12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

BGF Photography LLC

billy@bgf.photography