Privacy Policy for Kristen Yuki Photography


Effective Date: November 27, 2024


Kristen Yuki Photography values your trust and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with us, whether through our website, email communications, or in-person.


1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information directly from you when you engage with our services. This includes but is not limited to:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Photography Session Details: Preferences, event details, location, and people involved.
  • Payment Information: Billing address and payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors).
  • Website Data: Information such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing behavior on our website via cookies (see Section 6 for more on cookies).


2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal information is used to:

  • Provide and customize photography services tailored to your needs.
  • Process payments and communicate about your bookings.
  • Deliver promotional or informational materials (with your consent).
  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience.
  • Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

3. Sharing Your Information

Kristen Yuki Photography will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted third parties only in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: To help with operations, such as payment processing or print fulfillment.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our clients or business.
  • Consent: With your explicit permission.


4. Data Security

We take appropriate measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

  • Secure Website: Our website is protected with SSL encryption.
  • Payment Processing: Payment information is handled by secure third-party platforms compliant with industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS).

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. If you have concerns, please contact us.


5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access, update, or correct your personal information.
  • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements).
  • Opt-out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in the email footer.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at kristenshimatsu@gmail.com.


6. Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and remember your preferences. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Children’s Privacy

Kristen Yuki Photography does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be posted on our website with the effective date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please reach out to us at:

Kristen Yuki Photography

Email: kristenshimatsu@gmail.com

By using our website or engaging with our services, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Kristen Yuki Photography to capture your stories with care and respect.