Privacy Policy for Dorna Brown Photography

Last updated: April 2026

Dorna Brown Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit dornabrownphotography.com or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Submit a contact form
  • Request information about portrait, equestrian, or wedding sessions
  • Book a session
  • Purchase photos or products
  • Communicate with us directly

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, session details, and any other information you choose to share.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the site
  • General (non-precise) location

This data helps us understand how visitors use the website and improve performance.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

The website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve site functionality
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website traffic

You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide details about photography sessions
  • Deliver services you request
  • Process payments for photo purchases
  • Send booking confirmations or updates
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Maintain security and prevent misuse

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Payment Processing (Stripe)

If you purchase photos or products through our website, payments are processed securely by Stripe. Stripe may collect personal and financial information necessary to complete your transaction. Stripe processes this information according to its own privacy policy.

4. Third-Party Services

We may share limited information with trusted third-party providers who help us operate our business, including:

  • Pixieset – for hosting galleries and delivering images
  • Stripe – for secure payment processing
  • Website hosting and analytics providers

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are not permitted to use it for other purposes.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Maintain business records
  • Comply with legal obligations

You may request deletion of your information at any time.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent
  • Ask how your data is used

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

7. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, please contact:

Dorna Brown Photography

Simi Valley, California

Email: add your preferred email here

Dorna Brown Phone: 818-424-1114