(Effective 2026)

At Love Life Photography, your trust matters just as much as your photos.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or work with us.

Our goal is simple:
Protect your memories. Protect your privacy. Respect your story.

1. Who We Are

Love Life Photography is a professional San Diego photography and videography company specializing in:

  • Weddings

  • Quinceañeras

  • Family sessions

  • Special events

Website: https://ilovelifephotography.com
Contact: info@ilovelifephotography.com

2. Information We Collect

When you visit our website or inquire about services, we may collect:

Information you provide directly:

  • Name

  • Email

  • Phone number

  • Event date

  • Event details

  • Messages you send

Automatically collected:

  • IP address

  • Browser/device type

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies (see cookie section below)

This information helps us respond quickly, provide accurate quotes, and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We only use your information to serve you better.

This may include:

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Sending pricing or availability

  • Booking and contract communication

  • Delivering galleries

  • Customer service

  • Improving our website and services

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

Ever.

4. Photography & Image Usage

As a photography and videography company, images are central to our work.

Portfolio & marketing use

We may use selected images or video from sessions for:

  • Portfolio display

  • Website

  • Blog

  • Social media

  • Studio samples

  • Educational or promotional material

We always aim to share work respectfully and tastefully.

Client comfort comes first

If you prefer your images remain private:
Simply let us know in writing at any time.

We respect privacy requests, especially for:

  • Sensitive events

  • Private clients

  • Children/minors

  • Personal situations

Your comfort always matters more than marketing.

5. Children & Minor Privacy (Quinceañeras & Families)

We frequently photograph minors at events and sessions.

We:

  • Never sell images of minors

  • Never provide images to third parties

  • Only use images respectfully for portfolio purposes

  • Honor any parent/guardian request for privacy

Parents or legal guardians may request removal of images from public display at any time.

6. Client Galleries & File Storage

Client photos and videos may be delivered via secure online galleries.

We may use trusted platforms such as:

  • Pixieset

  • Cloud storage providers

  • Professional editing and backup systems

Image storage

We maintain archives for a limited time as a courtesy.
Clients are responsible for downloading and backing up final images once delivered.

We are not responsible for long-term file storage beyond the stated delivery period in your agreement.

7. Payments & Secure Processing

Payments are processed securely through trusted providers such as:

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

  • HoneyBook or similar invoicing platforms

We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

All transactions are encrypted and processed securely.

8. Text Messages & Communication

If you provide your phone number, we may contact you via:

  • Call

  • Text message

  • Email

This may include:

  • Booking communication

  • Session coordination

  • Timeline planning

  • Reminder messages

You may opt out of text communication anytime by replying:
STOP

We never sell or share phone numbers for marketing lists.

9. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies and tracking tools to improve your experience.

This may include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Meta/Facebook pixel

  • Website performance tools

These help us understand:

  • What pages visitors find helpful

  • How people discover our website

  • How we can improve user experience

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

10. Third-Party Tools We May Use

To operate professionally, we may use trusted third-party services such as:

  • Online gallery delivery systems

  • CRM/booking systems

  • Email communication tools

  • Payment processors

  • Website analytics

These providers only receive necessary information to perform their services and are required to maintain confidentiality and security.

11. How We Protect Your Information

We take privacy seriously.

We use:

  • Secure website hosting

  • Encrypted platforms

  • Trusted professional software

  • Limited access to client data

  • Secure storage practices

While no system is 100% immune to risk, we take reasonable and professional steps to protect your information.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of your data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Request we stop using your data

  • Know what information we collect

To request any of the above, email:
info@ilovelifephotography.com

We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.

We do not sell personal data.

13. How Long We Keep Information

We keep client information only as long as necessary for:

  • Providing services

  • Legal/accounting requirements

  • Customer support

  • Portfolio documentation

You may request deletion of your personal information at any time.

14. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our business evolves.

The most current version will always be posted on this page.

15. Contact Us

Questions about privacy or your data?

Love Life Photography
San Diego, California
info@ilovelifephotography.com

We’re always happy to help and believe communication builds trust.