Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 12, 2025

Last Updated: October 12, 2025

1. Introduction
Welcome to Ryan Sands Photography. This Privacy Policy explains how Sands Multimedia, Inc. dba Ryan Sands Photography ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

Business Information:

Legal Name: Sands Multimedia, Inc. dba Ryan Sands Photography
Address: 284 Kingbird Ct, Three Bridges, New Jersey 08887
Email: info@ryansandsphotography.com
Phone: 908-335-4847
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide to Us
When you contact us or use our services, we may collect:

Name (bride's name, groom's name, or your full name)
Email address
Phone number
Wedding date or event date
Venue/location information
Guest count and budget information
Photography preferences and vision
Any other information you choose to provide in forms or communications
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website
Device information
This information is collected through Google Analytics
2.3 Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and communicate about our photography services
To check availability for your wedding or event date
To provide quotes and pricing information
To schedule consultations and bookings
To fulfill photography services you have contracted
To send you important updates about your booking or session
To improve our website and services through analytics
To comply with legal obligations
4. How We Store Your Information
Form submissions are stored securely in Google Sheets
Email communications are stored in our email system
Client information is retained for business records and legal compliance
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access
5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

5.1 Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business:

Album companies and print labs - Only when fulfilling orders for your photography products
Google (Google Analytics, Google Workspace) - For website analytics and business email services
These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes we specify.

5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our legal rights.

6. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@ryansandsphotography.com.

7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Client project information and photographs are typically retained for a minimum of 7 years for business and legal purposes.

8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

10. 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 "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Sands Multimedia, Inc. dba Ryan Sands Photography

Email: info@ryansandsphotography.com
Phone: 908-335-4847
Address: 284 Kingbird Ct, Three Bridges, New Jersey 08887
12. Consent
By using our website and services, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.