Bellissimo Expressions LLC Photography and Boudoir Privacy Policy

**Effective Date:** July 3, 2025\

**Last Updated:** July 3, 2025

At Bellissimo Expressions Photography and Boudoir ("we," "our," or "us"), we deeply value your privacy, especially when handling sensitive and personal content like boudoir photography. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you engage with our services, website, or communications. By using our services, you agree to the practices described here.

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## 1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and enhance our services:

- **Personal Information:**

- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address (collected when you book a session, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us).

- Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment processors; we do not store your payment details).

- **Sensitive Information:**

- Boudoir photography images and related content, which may include intimate or personal depictions.

- Any preferences or details you share about your session.

- **Website Usage Data:**

- Information about your interaction with our website, such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent (collected via cookies and similar technologies).

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## 2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

- **Provide Services:**

- Schedule and manage your photography sessions.

- Deliver your final images and products securely.

- Communicate with you about your session (e.g., confirmations, reminders, follow-ups).

- **Improve Our Services:**

- Analyze website usage to enhance your experience.

- Gather feedback to refine our offerings.

- **Market Our Services:**

- Send promotional materials, newsletters, or special offers (only with your explicit consent).

- Use your images in our portfolio or marketing (only with your written permission, per our separate consent forms).

- **Ensure Security:**

- Protect your data and images from unauthorized access.

- Monitor and prevent fraudulent activity.

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## 3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only in these limited cases:

- **With Service Providers:**

- Third-party vendors (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage providers, or analytics tools) who assist us, bound by contracts to protect your data and use it solely for our specified purposes.

- **For Legal Reasons:**

- If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., subpoenas or court orders).

- To protect the rights, safety, or property of Bellissimo Expressions, our clients, or the public.

- **With Your Consent:**

- If you provide explicit, written consent for us to share your images or information (e.g., for portfolio use or testimonials).

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## 4. How We Protect Your Information

We prioritize the security of your personal and sensitive data, especially boudoir images. Our measures include:

- **Data Encryption:**

- All sensitive data, including images, is encrypted during transmission and storage.

- **Access Controls:**

- Only authorized personnel can access your information and images, limited to what’s necessary for our services.

- **Secure Storage:**

- Images are stored on secure, password-protected servers with regular security audits.

- **Retention Policy:**

- We keep your data and images only as long as needed for the purposes in this policy or as required by law, then securely delete them.

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## 5. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your personal information:

- **Access and Correction:**

- Request to see the information we hold about you.

- Ask us to correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

- **Deletion:**

- Request deletion of your information, subject to legal or contractual obligations (e.g., keeping payment records for tax purposes).

- **Opt-Out of Marketing:**

- Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime via the "unsubscribe" link or by contacting us.

- **Withdraw Consent:**

- If you’ve allowed us to use your images for portfolio or marketing, you can withdraw that consent anytime, and we’ll remove them from public display promptly.

To exercise these rights, contact us at \[insert contact email or form\].

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## 6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tools to improve your experience and analyze usage. You can adjust your preferences in your browser settings. See our \[Cookie Policy\](insert link) for details.

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## 7. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g., social media or payment processors). We’re not responsible for their privacy practices—please review their policies before sharing information.

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## 8. Children's Privacy

Our services are for adults 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect data from those under 18. If we discover such data, we’ll delete it.

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## 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant updates will be posted on our website with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes means you accept the revised policy.

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## 10. Contact Us

Questions or concerns about this policy or your data? Reach out to us:

- **Email:** contact@BellissimoExpressions.com

- **Phone:** 1-850-364-7897

Fort Walton Beach, FL

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