Privacy Statement

Tomiko's Photography - Privacy Statement

This Privacy Statement describes how Tomiko's Photography ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information obtained from visitors to our website (www.TomikoFranklin.com) and from our clients. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information responsibly.

  1. Information We Collect: We may collect the following types of information:

    • Contact Information: When you contact us through our website, email, or other means, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other details you provide to us.

    • Photography Session Details: When you book a photography session (headshot, event, portrait, real estate, wedding, etc.), we collect information necessary to fulfill your request. This may include details about the event, location, your preferences, and any other relevant information.

    • Website Usage Data: We may collect anonymous data about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, referring website, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This information is collected using website analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to help us understand how our website is used and improve its performance.

  2. How We Use Your Information: We use your information for the following purposes:

    • To Provide Photography Services: To communicate with you, schedule appointments, plan your photography sessions, deliver photographs, and fulfill our contractual obligations.

    • To Respond to Inquiries: To respond to your questions, requests, and comments.

    • To Improve Our Website: To analyze website usage data and make improvements to our website's content, functionality, and user experience.

    • Marketing and Promotion: We may occasionally use your images for marketing and promotional purposes. We will always seek your consent before using your images online.

  3. Image Rights and Usage:

    • Copyright: Tomiko's Photography retains all copyrights to all images we capture, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing and signed by both the client and Tomiko's Photography. This includes the right to use the images for our own promotional purposes (see section 4).

    • Client Usage: The client's permitted usage of the images will be determined by the written agreement between Tomiko's Photography and the client.

  4. Online Image Posting:

    • We understand the importance of your privacy. We maintain a conservative approach to posting images online. We may occasionally showcase a selection of images from our photography sessions on our website, social media platforms, or in our portfolio.

    • Before using any image that identifies an individual, we will: Obtain express written consent from the subject(s). Respect any requests to not use or remove images from online platforms.

  5. Information Sharing:

    • We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

    • We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

    • Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as website hosting providers, email marketing services, and payment processors. These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes we specify.

    • Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or legal process, or to protect our rights or the rights of others.

  6. Data Security: We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:

    • Secure website hosting

    • Password protection and encryption of sensitive data

    • Regular security audits

    • However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  7. Your Rights: You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

    • Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.

    • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

    • Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain limitations (e.g., if we are required to retain the information by law).

    • Withdrawal of Consent: If you have given us consent to use your information, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

    • To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information below.

  8. Changes to this Privacy Statement: We may update this Privacy Statement from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and indicate the date of the last revision. We encourage you to review this Privacy Statement periodically.

  9. Text Message: By providing your phone number, you consent to receive text messages from Tomiko Franklin, LLC regarding photography session inquiries, booking confirmations, appointment reminders, and other service-related updates. Message frequency may vary. Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. HELP for support. Privacy Policy: https://www.tomikofranklin.com/privacy-policy.

    • Your phone number will be used exclusively to send you messages you have opted to receive based on your consent. WE do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Statement, please contact us at:

  • Email: info@TomikoFranklin.com

  • Phone: 205.235.0619

  • Mailing Address: Post Office Box 2141, Birmingham, AL 35201