Blackmade Photography (Blackmadephoto) values its users' privacy.This Privacy Policy ("Policy") will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our online facilitiesand services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designedand created to
ensure those affiliated with Blackmade Photography of our commitment and realizationof our obligation not onlyto meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.
We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. Ifyou want to make sure that you are upto date with the latest changes,we advise you to frequently visit this page.
If at any point in time BlackmadePhotography decides to make use of any personally
identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from thatwhich was stated when thisinformation was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptlynotified by email. Users at that timeshall have the option as to whether to permit the use of their information in this separate manner.
This Policy applies toBlackmade Photography , and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of www.blackmadephoto.com , you are thereforeconsenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.
Pleasenote that this Policy does not governthe collection and use of information by
companies that Blackmade Photography does not control, nor by individualsnot employed or managed by us. If youvisit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site withinformation. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any websiteyou choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.
Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following
- What personally identifiable information is collected from you throughour website;
- Why we collect personally identifiable information andthe legal basis for such collection;
- How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared;
- What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data; and
- The security procedures in place to protect the misuseof your information.
Information We Collect
It is always upto you whether to disclose personally identifiableinformation to us, althoughif you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with
any products or services. This website collectsvarious types of information, such as:
- Voluntarily provided information which may include yourname, address, email address, billingand/or credit card information etc. which may be used when you purchaseproducts and/or servicesand to deliver the servicesyou have requested.
- Information automatically collected when visiting ourwebsite, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies andserver logs.
In addition, BlackmadePhotography may have the occasionto collect non-personal anonymous demographic information, such as age, gender, household income, political affiliation, race and religion,as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system,which will assistus in providing and maintaining superior quality service.
Blackmade Photography may also deem it necessary, from time to time, tofollow websites that our users mayfrequent to gleam what types of services and products may be the most popular to customers or the generalpublic.
Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal informationthat you knowingly and willinglyprovide to us by way of surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. It isthe intent of this site to usepersonal information only for the purpose for which it was requested, and anyadditional uses specifically provided for on this Policy.
Why We Collect Information and For How Long
We are collecting your data for several reasons:
- To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested;
- To fulfill our legitimate interestin improving our services and products;
- To send you promotional emailscontaining information we think you may like when we haveyour consent to do so;
- To contact you to fill out surveysor participate in other typesof market research, when we have your consent to do so;
- To customize our website accordingto your onlinebehavior and personalpreferences.
The data we collect from you will be stored for no longer than necessary.The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria:the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilledour duties and obligations; any limitation periodswithin which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent,and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.
Use of Information Collected
Blackmade Photography does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent or lease any of its customer lists and/or names to any thirdparties.
Blackmade Photography may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operationof our website and to ensure deliveryof the services you need and request.At times, we may find it necessaryto use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informedof other possibleproducts and/or servicesthat may be available to you from www.blackmadephoto.com
Blackmade Photography may also be in contactwith you with regards to completing surveysand/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services that maybe offered.
BlackmadePhotography uses variousthird-party social media features including but not limited to https://www.instagram.com/blackmadephoto/ and other interactive programs. These may collectyour IP addressand require cookiesto work properly.These services are governed by the privacypolicies of the providers and are not within BlackmadePhotography's control.
Disclosure of Information
Blackmade Photography may not use or disclosethe information providedby you except under thefollowing circumstances:
- as necessary to provideservices or products you have ordered;
- in other ways described in this Policyor to which you have otherwiseconsented;
- in the aggregate with other information in such a wayso that your identity cannot reasonablybe determined;
- as required by law, or in responseto a subpoena or searchwarrant;
- to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential;
- as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service;
- as necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve allthe rights and property of Blackmade Photography.
Non-Marketing Purposes
Blackmade Photography greatly respects your privacy. We do maintainand reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (suchas bug alerts, security breaches,
account issues,and/or changes in Blackmade Photography products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website, newspapers, or otherpublic means to post anotice.
Childrenunder the age of 13
Blackmade Photography's website is not directed to, and does not knowinglycollect personal identifiable information from, childrenunder the age of thirteen(13). If it is determined that such informationhas been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shallimmediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted from our system'sdatabase, or in the alternative, that verifiable parentalconsent is obtainedfor the use and storageof such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen(13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use thiswebsite.
Unsubscribe or Opt-Out
All users and visitorsto our website have the option to discontinue receivingcommunications from us by way of emailor newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our websiteplease send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to ask@blackmadephoto.com. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specificwebsite to unsubscribe or opt-out. BlackmadePhotography will continueto adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal informationpreviously collected.
Links to Other Websites
Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites.Blackmade Photography does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practicesand/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they
leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collectspersonally identifiable information. This Privacy PolicyAgreement applies only and solelyto the
information collected by our website.
Notice to EuropeanUnion Users
BlackmadePhotography's operations are located primarilyin the United States. If youprovide information to us, theinformation will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decisionon the EU-US Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protectsthe fundamental rights of anyone in the EU whose personal data is transferred to the United States for commercial purposes.It allows the free
transfer of data to companies that are certifiedin the US under the Privacy Shield.)By providing personalinformation to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as describedin this Policy.
Security
Blackmade Photography takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website,your information is protected both online and offline. Whereverwe collect sensitiveinformation (e.g. credit card information), that information is encryptedand transmitted to us in asecure way. You can verify this by looking for a lockicon in the address bar and looking for "https" atthe beginning of the addressof the webpage.
While we use encryptionto protect sensitiveinformation transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Only employeeswho need the information to perform a specific job (for example,billing or customerservice) are grantedaccess to personally identifiable
information. The computers and servers in which we store personallyidentifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of theuser's personal information under our control.
Acceptance of Terms
By using this website,you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the PrivacyPolicy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of oursites. In addition, your continued use of our website
following the posting of any updatesor changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree and acceptance of such changes.
How to ContactUs
If you have any questions or concerns regardingthe Privacy Policy Agreement relatedto our website, please feel free to contact us at the followingemail, telephone number or mailing address.
Email: ask@blackmadephoto.com Telephone Number: 3476340548 Mailing Address:
Blackmade Photography New York City
Brooklyn,New York 11210
GDPR Disclosure:
If you answered "yes" to the questionDoes your websitecomply with the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR")? then the Privacy Policyabove includes language that ismeant to account for such compliance.
Nevertheless,in order to be fully compliant with GDPR regulations your company must fulfillother requirements such as: (i)doing an assessment of data processing activities to improve security; (ii) havea data processing
agreementwith any third party vendors; (iii) appoint a data protection officer for thecompany to monitor GDPR compliance;(iv) designate a representative based in the EU under certain circumstances;and (v) have a protocol in place tohandle a potential data breach. For more details on how to make sure yourcompany is fully compliant withGDPR, please visit the official website at https://gdpr.eu. FormSwiftand its subsidiaries are in no way responsiblefor determining whether or not your company is in fact compliant with GDPR andtakes no responsibility for the useyou make of this Privacy Policy or for any potential liability your company mayface in relation to any GDPR compliance issues.
COPPA Compliance Disclosure:
ThisPrivacy Policy presumes that your website is not directed at childrenunder the age of 13 and does not knowingly collectpersonal identifiable information from them or allow others to do the same through your site. If this is not true for your website oronline service and you do collect such information (or allow others to do so), please be aware that you must becompliant with all COPPA regulations and guidelines in order to avoid violations which could lead tolaw enforcement actions, including civil penalties.
In order to be fully compliant with COPPA your website or online servicemust fulfill other requirements such as:
(i) postinga privacy policy which describes not only yourpractices, but also the practices of any others collecting personal information on your site orservice — for example, plug-ins or ad networks; (ii) include a prominent link to your privacy policy anywhere youcollect personal information from children; (iii) include a description of parental rights (e.g. that you won'trequire a child to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary, that they can review their child's personalinformation, direct you to delete it, and refuse to allow any further
collectionor use of the child's information, and the procedures to exercise theirrights); (iv) give parents "direct notice"of your information practices before collecting information from theirchildren; and (v) obtain the parents' "verifiable consent" before collecting, using or disclosing personal information from a child. For more
information on the definition of theseterms and how tomake sure your website or online serviceis fully
compliant with COPPA please visit https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/childrens-online- privacy-protection-rule-six-step-compliance. FormSwiftand its subsidiaries are in no way responsible for determining whether or not your company is in fact compliantwith COPPA and takes no responsibility for theuse you make of thisPrivacy Policy or forany potential liability your company may face in relation toany
COPPA compliance issues.