Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Lumiere Studios. At Lumiere Studios, located in the vibrant city of Seattle, Washington, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us in any way. We strive to be transparent about our data practices and provide you with control over your personal information.

This policy applies to all visitors and users of Lumiere Studios' website and services. By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access our website or use our services. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

Information Collection

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services. The information we collect depends on how you interact with Lumiere Studios. This may include:

• Personal Information: This includes information that can be used to identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, postal address, and any other information you voluntarily provide to us when you inquire about our services, book a photoshoot, or contact us through our website.
• Payment Information: When you book and pay for our photography services, we collect payment information, such as credit card details, billing address, and transaction history. We use secure payment processors to handle your payment information.
• Technical Information: We automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, referring website, and browsing behavior. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movements, and gather demographic information.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device to remember your preferences, track your activity, and personalize your experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
• Photographs and Media: As a photography studio, we collect and store photographs and other media captured during photoshoots. These images are used to provide our services and may be displayed in our portfolio with your consent.

Data Usage

The information we collect is used for various purposes, including:

• Providing Services: We use your information to provide and fulfill our photography services, including scheduling photoshoots, capturing and delivering images, processing payments, and communicating with you about your booking.
• Improving Services: We analyze the information we collect to understand how users interact with our website and services, identify areas for improvement, and develop new features and offerings.
• Personalizing Experience: We use cookies and other tracking technologies to personalize your experience on our website, remember your preferences, and display relevant content.
• Marketing and Communication: With your consent, we may use your information to send you promotional emails, newsletters, and updates about our services, special offers, and events. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time.
• Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, as well as to protect our rights and interests.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

• Encryption: We use encryption technology to protect sensitive information during transmission and storage.
• Access Controls: We restrict access to personal information to authorized personnel only.
• Regular Security Assessments: We conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Employee Training: We train our employees on data security best practices and the importance of protecting personal information.
• Secure Payment Processing: We use secure payment processors that comply with industry standards to handle your payment information.

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

Cookies

Lumiere Studios uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. Here's an overview of how we utilize cookies:

• Types of Cookies: We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period).
• Cookie Purpose: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as language settings and login information. They also help us understand how users navigate our site, which informs our website improvements.
• Third-Party Cookies: We may also use third-party cookies, such as Google Analytics, to collect and process website usage data. These cookies adhere to the privacy policies of their respective providers.
• Cookie Management: You have control over cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed on your device. Rejecting cookies may impact your experience on our site. For instance, some personalized features may not work correctly.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these sites before providing any personal information. Lumiere Studios provides these links solely as a convenience to you, and their inclusion does not imply our endorsement of the site or its content.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated policy on our website and indicate the date of the latest revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Contact Information for Privacy Concerns

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as reasonably possible. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.