Privacy Policy **Last Updated: August 20, 2026**

Zarah Danielle Photography ("Zarah Danielle Photography," "I," "me," or "my") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share when visiting **zarahdaniellephotography.com** (the "Website").

This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through the Website, how it may be used and shared, and the choices and rights available to you.

## 1. Information I Collect

### Information You Provide

I may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact me or submit an inquiry through the Website. This may include:

* Your name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Wedding or event date
* Wedding or event location
* Information about your wedding, event, or photography needs
* Any other information you choose to include in your inquiry

The Website currently uses a HoneyBook form to process inquiries. Information submitted through this form may therefore be collected and processed by HoneyBook in accordance with its own privacy practices.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information that is not necessary for your inquiry.

### Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, certain technical information may be processed automatically when you visit the Website. Depending on the technologies used by the Website platform and embedded services, this may include information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring website, and information about how you interact with the Website.

Zarah Danielle Photography does not currently use Google Analytics, advertising pixels, or similar marketing-tracking tools.

## 2. How I Use Your Information

Personal information collected through the Website may be used to:

* Respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective clients
* Provide information about photography services and availability
* Determine whether my services are appropriate for your wedding or event
* Maintain necessary business and correspondence records
* Operate, maintain, protect, and improve the Website
* Prevent misuse, fraud, or security threats
* Comply with applicable legal obligations

I do not currently use information submitted through the Website to send email newsletters or unrelated marketing emails.

## 3. Legal Bases for Processing

Where UK or European data protection laws apply, I process personal information only when there is a lawful basis for doing so.

Depending on the circumstances, this may include:

* **Taking steps at your request before entering into a contract**, such as responding to an inquiry about photography services;
* **Legitimate interests**, including communicating with prospective clients, operating my business, maintaining appropriate business records, and protecting the security of the Website; and
* **Legal obligations**, when information must be retained or disclosed to comply with applicable law.

Where consent is legally required for a particular form of processing, I will request that consent.

## 4. Third-Party Services

The Website uses certain third-party platforms that may process information independently.

### HoneyBook

The Website uses HoneyBook to collect photography inquiries. When you submit an inquiry form, the information you provide may be transmitted to and stored by HoneyBook.

### Instagram

The Website may display embedded Instagram content. Instagram and its parent company, Meta, may collect information about your interaction with embedded content or use cookies and similar technologies according to their own privacy practices.

Third-party websites, platforms, and services operate independently from Zarah Danielle Photography. I am not responsible for their privacy practices, and I encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information or interacting with their services.

## 5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Zarah Danielle Photography does not intentionally use cookies for advertising or analytics purposes.

However, the Website platform and third-party services, including embedded Instagram content, may use cookies or similar storage technologies for functionality, security, embedded content, or other purposes.

Where applicable law requires consent before non-essential cookies or similar technologies are used, appropriate consent should be obtained before those technologies are activated.

You may also be able to control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Doing so may affect certain Website features.

## 6. How Your Information Is Shared

I do not sell or rent your personal information.

Personal information may be shared with service providers when reasonably necessary to operate the Website or respond to your inquiry, including platforms such as HoneyBook and Website hosting or technology providers.

Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to:

* Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request;
* Protect the rights, property, or safety of Zarah Danielle Photography or others;
* Investigate suspected fraud, misuse, or security concerns; or
* Facilitate a future sale, transfer, or restructuring of the business, where legally permitted.

## 7. International Data Transfers

Zarah Danielle Photography is based in Ohio, United States, and provides photography services to clients in the United States and internationally, including clients in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area.

If you access the Website or submit information from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where service providers operate. Privacy and data protection laws in those countries may differ from those in your country of residence.

Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards will be used for international transfers of personal information.

## 8. Data Retention

I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including responding to inquiries, maintaining appropriate business records, resolving disputes, and satisfying legal, accounting, or reporting obligations.

The exact retention period may vary depending on the nature of the information and whether an inquiry results in a client relationship.

Third-party platforms such as HoneyBook may maintain information according to their own retention practices.

## 9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:

* Request access to personal information held about you
* Request correction of inaccurate information
* Request deletion of your personal information
* Request restriction of certain processing
* Object to certain uses of your information
* Request a portable copy of certain information
* Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
* Lodge a complaint with an applicable data protection authority

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to exceptions under applicable law.

To make a privacy-related request, contact me at **[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])**. I may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.

## 10. Children's Privacy

This Website and my services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the Website.

If I learn that personal information from a child has been collected unintentionally, I will take reasonable steps to delete it.

## 11. Data Security

I take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

## 12. External Links

The Website may contain links to other websites, including vendors, venues, social media platforms, or other resources mentioned through future blog content.

I am not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of third-party websites. Visiting an external website is subject to that website's own terms and privacy practices.

## 13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to the Website, my business practices, third-party services, or applicable laws.

Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

## 14. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:

**Zarah Danielle Photography**
Columbus, Ohio, United States
**Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
**Website:** zarahdaniellephotography.com