Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 19, 2024

Marquel Yvette Photography ("we," "our," "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, book services, or interact with us online. It also outlines your rights as a resident of Virginia under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information:

  • Names

  • Email addresses

  • Phone numbers

We do not collect sensitive personal information, such as health, biometric, or demographic data.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected for the following purposes:

  • To facilitate bookings and provide services

  • To send marketing emails and promotions

  • To improve user experience through analytics tools

We do not use the information collected from our website for targeted social media ads. The data is solely used for email marketing to provide updates, promotions, and other communications related to our services.

3. Third-Party Services

We share your information with the following third-party services to operate our business effectively:

  • Squarespace: Website hosting and security

  • Google Analytics: Analyzing website traffic and usage

  • 17hats: Client management and booking

  • Stripe: Payment processing

  • MailerLite: Email marketing

  • Chatra: Website chat functionality

These third parties may process your information under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses analytics cookies to collect data on website usage and improve our services. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for up to 5 years. You may request to have your information corrected or deleted at any time by contacting us at marquel@marquelyvette.com.

6. Your Rights as a Virginia Resident

Under the VCDPA, Virginia residents have the following rights regarding their personal data:

  • Right to Access: Request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and access that data.

  • Right to Correct: Request corrections to inaccurate personal data.

  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal data.

  • Right to Data Portability: Obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format.

  • Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of email marketing communications.

To exercise your rights, contact us at marquel@marquelyvette.com. We will respond to your request within 45 days. If we cannot fulfill your request, we will provide an explanation and information about how to appeal.

7. Appeals Process

If you are not satisfied with our response to your data-related request, you may submit an appeal by contacting us at marquel@marquelyvette.com. We will review your appeal and respond within 60 days.

8. Security Measures

We utilize the security measures provided by Squarespace to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

10. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Marquel Yvette Photography
Email: marquel@marquelyvette.com

11. Jurisdiction and Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with applicable privacy laws in the United States, including the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA).