Privacy Policy

Jose Almeida Photography
Last updated: January 3rd , 2026

Jose Almeida Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights related to your personal information.


Information We Collect

When you contact us or use our website, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Mobile phone number
How you found our business
Information you include in messages or inquiries


We also automatically collect limited information when you visit our website, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Pages visited

This data is collected using cookies and similar technologies.



How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries
Communicate with clients
Manage bookings, contracts, and invoices
Deliver photo galleries and products
Process payments
Improve our website and services
We do not sell your personal information.


Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our business, including:

VCSO Workspace (client management, contracts, invoicing)
CloudSpot (photo storage and gallery delivery)
Stripe, PayPal, and Square (payment processing)
Analytics and advertising tools to understand website traffic

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are required to protect your data.


Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar tools to analyze traffic and improve user experience.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.



Client Photos

Client images are stored and delivered using secure third-party platforms.
Any use of photographs for portfolio, website, or social media purposes is governed by the terms of our client contract.



Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for business, legal, or contractual purposes. Photographs and related records may be retained for archival or legal reasons.



Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us. We will honor requests when legally permitted.



California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
Request deletion of your personal information
Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)

You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the email below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.


Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.



Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information, but no online transmission is completely secure.




Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.


Contact

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

Jose Almeida Photography
Email: jose@ja.photography