Privacy Policy for PhototekNYC

Effective Date: 1/29/2025

PhototekNYC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you interact with our website, phototeknyc.com, and our photo booth services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you use our services or contact us, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and payment details
Event details

b. Photos and Media

When using our photo booth services, images and videos may be captured and stored for sharing, printing, or uploading to online galleries.

c. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited and time spent on our site

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and improve our photo booth services
Process payments and bookings
Share event photos via email, SMS, or online galleries
Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
Send promotional offers (if consent is given)
Maintain security and prevent fraud

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

Third-Party Service Providers: We use SmugMug for hosting photos, Twilio for SMS messaging, and payment processors for transactions.
Event Hosts & Guests: In public or shared events, photos may be uploaded to an online gallery.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

4. Photo & Media Sharing

If your event includes a public online gallery, guests may access and download images.
If you prefer private galleries, please request password-protected access.
If you wish to remove a photo from our platform, contact us at [your email].

5. SMS & Email Communication

We use Twilio to send SMS notifications with links to your event photos.
By providing your phone number, you consent to receiving photo links via SMS.
You can opt out of SMS or email communications at any time.

6. Data Retention

Photos are stored for [insert retention period, e.g., 30 days] before being deleted unless otherwise requested.
Personal information is retained as long as necessary for legal and business purposes.

7. Security Measures

We implement safeguards to protect your information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights & Choices

Access & Correction: You may request to review or update your personal data.
Deletion: You can request the removal of your personal information or photos.
Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from promotional emails or SMS at any time.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing any information.

10. Updates 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.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

PhototekNYC
Email: info@phototeknyc.com
Phone: 516-582-5442
Website: https://phototeknyc.com