Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2/24/2026
Website: www.AlbistonCreative.com

Steve Albiston Creative respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information collected through this website.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect information you provide directly to us, including when you:

• Submit a contact form

• Complete a project inquiry form

• Communicate with us via email

• Request photography services

This information may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Project or event details

• Any other information you choose to provide

B. Client Galleries and Photographs

If you are a client, we may collect and store:

• Photographic images

• Event details

• Communications related to your session

Galleries may be password-protected. Access is limited to individuals provided with the password.

C. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• Browser type

• Device type

• Operating system

• Pages viewed

• Time and date of visits

• Referring website

This information is collected through server logs, cookies, and analytics tools.

2. Use of Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Links clicked

• General geographic location (city/region level)

• Device and browser information

• IP address (which may be anonymized where supported)

This information is used to:

• Improve website performance

• Understand visitor behavior

• Enhance user experience

• Make informed business decisions

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect this data.

You can learn more about how Google collects and processes data here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:

• Adjusting your browser cookie settings

• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on:
  https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

We do not use Google Analytics to identify individual visitors.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide photography services

• Deliver and manage client galleries

• Communicate regarding projects

• Maintain and improve our website

• Protect against misuse of the website

We do not sell or rent personal information.

4. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure proper website functionality

• Analyze website traffic

• Improve user experience

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers that help operate our website or store data (such as website hosting providers, analytics providers, or gallery delivery platforms). These providers only process information as necessary to provide services to us.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Respond to inquiries

• Provide photography services

• Maintain business and tax records

• Comply with legal obligations

Client galleries may be maintained for a limited period. Clients are encouraged to download images promptly.

7. Your Rights and Choices (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you may request to:

• Know what personal information we have collected about you

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of personal information, subject to legal exceptions

To submit a request, please contact us using the information below.

We do not sell or share personal information as defined under California law.

8. Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information. Information is stored in secure systems and accessed only as necessary to operate the business.

However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any site they visit.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Information

Albiston Creative
1913 Portola Road, Ventura, CA 93003
info [at] albistoncreative.com

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us using the information above.