Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 14th, 2025

Haus of Portraiture (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard it.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website, studio, or services:

Personal Information: Your name, phone number, email address, mailing address, and any additional details you voluntarily provide.
Usage Data: Information about how you browse, access, or interact with our website or digital communications.
Device Information: Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

1. How We Use Your Information
   We may use your information to:
   • Provide, personalise, and improve our services
   • Respond to enquiries or appointment requests
   • Send updates, reminders, promotions, or service-related messages (with your consent where required)
   • Support internal record keeping and quality assurance
   • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, or lawful requests

2. SMS and Email Communications
   If you provide your phone number or opt in to receive SMS messages, you consent to receiving communications related to your session, booking, artwork, or studio updates.
   You may opt out of SMS or email communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided.
   We do not sell SMS consent or share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes.
   Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile provider.

3. Sharing of Information
   We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data only in the following situations:
   • With trusted third-party partners or service providers who assist in delivering our services
   • When required to comply with law, regulation, court order, or lawful government request
   • To protect our rights, property, safety, or the safety of our clients or staff

4. Data Security
   We implement reasonable physical, technical, and administrative safeguards to protect your information from unauthorised access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. While no system can be guaranteed as completely secure, we are committed to maintaining responsible security practices.

5. Data Retention
   We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.

6. Your Rights
   Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:
   • Request access to the personal information we hold about you
   • Request correction or deletion of your data
   • Withdraw consent for communications
   • Request restrictions on how your data is processed
   To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
   Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve performance, analyse usage, and enhance your browsing experience. Most browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through their settings.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
   We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of our services after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us
   For questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact:

Haus of Portraiture
Phone: (310) 601-8015
Email: hello@hausofportraiture.com