Your privacy matters. Any information you share—whether you’re inquiring about your wedding or working together as a client—is handled with care, intention, and respect.

This Privacy Policy outlines how Valerie Halling Photography collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit this website or get in touch.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including when you:

• Submit an inquiry form
• Contact us via email
• Enter into a contract for services

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Wedding or session details
• Billing or mailing address (if applicable)
• Any additional information you choose to share

We also collect limited technical data automatically through your use of the website, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Pages visited and time spent on the site

How Your Information Is Used

Your information is used to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• Provide and manage photography services
• Send important updates related to your inquiry or booking
• Deliver contracts, invoices, and questionnaires
• Improve the website and overall client experience

If you become a client, we may retain additional details (such as timelines, event information, and communication history) to provide a seamless and thoughtful experience.

Cookies & Analytics

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site. This may include information such as your device, browser, IP address, and pages visited. This data is collected in aggregate and used to improve the website and services.

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or limit tracking. You can also opt out of Google Analytics using available browser tools.

Third-Party Services

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

• Showit (website hosting and contact forms)
• Dubsado (client management, contracts, invoices, and questionnaires)
• Google Analytics (website analytics)

These providers may process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies. We only use tools necessary to run and improve our business.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your information may be shared only when necessary to:

• Operate the website and deliver services through trusted providers
• Comply with legal obligations

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Fulfill photography services
• Maintain business and financial records
• Comply with legal, tax, or record-keeping requirements

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request corrections or updates
• Request deletion of your data

To make a request, please contact us using the email below.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

External Links

This website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact

If you have any questions, or if you would like to request access to or deletion of your information, please contact:

valerie@valeriehalling.com