Privacy and Information Security Policy
At Alex Studio, protecting your personal information is a top priority. We operate in full compliance with the New York State Consumer Data Privacy Act and all other relevant U.S. privacy regulations. This document explains our practices regarding the acquisition, storage, and protection of your information during our professional collaboration.
By choosing to work with us, you authorize the processing of your data as outlined in the following sections.
1. Categories of Information Gathered
In the course of providing our services, we may collect the following:
- Identifying Information: Full name and contact details (email and telephone).
- Financial Data: Billing and payment information for transaction processing.
- Visual Content: All photographic imagery produced during our sessions.
- Operational Details: Booking schedules, service preferences, and other data necessary for project fulfillment.
2. How We Utilize Your Information
Your data is processed to ensure a seamless service experience, specifically for:
- Service Delivery: Managing bookings and providing finalized photographic products.
- Client Correspondence: Sending updates, schedule changes, or relevant project information.
- Financial Handling: Executing payments and maintaining accounting records.
- Legal Compliance: Adhering to statutory requirements and contractual duties.
- Service Optimization: Enhancing our internal workflows and client interactions.
3. Usage Rights for Photographic Media
By commissioning Alex Studio, you grant us permission to use the resulting imagery for:
- Promotion & Marketing: Displaying work on our official website, social media profiles, and professional portfolios.
- Internal Workflow: Storing and editing media to fulfill your order.
- Opt-Out Right: We value your discretion. You may request that specific images be excluded from our public marketing materials at any time.
4. Safeguarding and Security Protocols
We implement robust technical and organizational barriers to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure of your data. We use industry-standard security measures to ensure your information remains confidential and secure.
5. Data Archiving and Retention
We store your personal data only as long as required by law or for the purposes stated above.
- Photo Storage: Unless otherwise negotiated, finalized photographs are archived in our system for a period of 12 months. After this timeframe, images may be permanently erased.
6. Third-Party Collaboration
To provide comprehensive services, we may share essential data with vetted partners, including:
- Payment Gateways: To secure financial transactions.
- Production Vendors: Such as printing labs or album manufacturers.
- Digital Infrastructure: Cloud storage providers for secure media hosting. All third-party partners are contractually obligated to maintain your privacy.
7. Your Statutory Protections
Under New York and Federal laws, you possess specific rights regarding your data:
- Access: The right to view and receive copies of your records.
- Rectification: The right to update inaccurate or outdated details.
- Erasure: The right to request the deletion of data no longer required for legal or service reasons.
- Portability: The right to receive your data in a transferable digital format.
- Objection: The right to challenge specific processing activities.
8. Policy Amendments
Alex Studio reserves the right to modify these privacy practices. Any revisions will be updated on this page with a new effective date. We suggest reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions or requests regarding the processing of your personal data or this Policy, please contact us at:
Alex Studio
Address: 754 5th Ave, New York, NY 10 019
Email: alexstudionyc@gmail.com
Phone: +14 242 241 204