Michelle Zapanta Photography, LLC

Terms and Conditions

Effective Date: June 1, 2018
Last Updated: August 8, 2025

Welcome to Michelle Zapanta Photography, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms and Conditions (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of michellezapanta.com (the “Website”). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms.

1. Use of the Website

You agree to use this Website only for lawful purposes and in a way that does not infringe the rights of, restrict, or inhibit anyone else’s use of the Website.

2. Intellectual Property

All photographs, text, graphics, logos, and designs on this Website are the property of Michelle Zapanta Photography, LLC and are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws. You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or use any content without our written consent.

3. Bookings, Payments, and Cancellations

All bookings made via this Website are subject to a separate written contract that will be provided to clients at the time of booking. Payments are due as outlined in your invoice. Deposits are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in your signed contract.

4. Pixel Tracking & Analytics

Our Website uses tracking technologies, including cookies, Facebook Pixel, and Google Analytics, to analyze user behavior and improve our services. Pixel tracking was implemented on July 1, 2025. By using this Website, you consent to this tracking as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Links

Our Website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, terms, or privacy practices of those websites.

6. Limitation of Liability

Michelle Zapanta Photography, LLC is not liable for any damages resulting from your use of the Website or reliance on its content. The Website is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

7. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, United States, without regard to its conflict of laws rules.

8. Contact

For any questions, please contact us at info@michellezapanta.com.

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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 1, 2018
Tracking & Analytics Provisions Effective: July 1, 2025
Last Updated: August 8, 2025

Michelle Zapanta Photography, LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Information We Collect

• Name, email address, phone number, address, billing details, and other details relevant to your interactions with us.
• IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on the Website.
• Data collected through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Google Analytics).

2. How We Use Your Information

• Respond to inquiries and provide photography services.
• Process payments and deliver purchased services.
• Improve Website functionality and user experience.
• Send marketing communications (only if you have given consent).
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Prevent fraud and enhance security.

3. Cookies and Pixel Tracking

We use cookies and pixel tracking for analytics, advertising, and marketing. For example:

• Facebook Pixel helps us deliver relevant ads on Facebook and Instagram.
• Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use our Website.

Pixel tracking was implemented on July 1, 2025. You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings. To opt out of Facebook Pixel tracking, visit Facebook Ad Preferences.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:

• Your consent.
• The performance of a contract.
• Compliance with a legal obligation.
• Legitimate business interests.

5. Your Rights

• Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request that we delete your information.
• Opt-Out: Object to targeted advertising or withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@michellezapanta.com.

6. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage providers) who help us operate our business, and only as necessary.

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

9. International Data Transfers (GDPR)

If you are outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 18 years old, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we learn that we received information from a child under 18 years old, we will delete it immediately. If you believe a child under 18 years old has provided personal information, please contact us.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above reflects when the policy was first implemented, the “Tracking & Analytics Provisions Effective” date reflects when tracking was introduced, and the “Last Updated” date reflects the most recent revision.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

Michelle Zapanta Photography, LLC
Email: info@michellezapanta.com