Effective Date: April 11, 2026 · Last Updated: April 11, 2026
At Jihan Cerda Photography, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we protect it. By using this website or submitting any form, you agree to the practices described below.
Please read this policy carefully. If you have any questions, you’re always welcome to reach out directly.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Jihan Cerda Photography, a photography business based in Sonoma County, Northern California.
Website: www.jihancerda.com
Email: jihan@jihancerda.com
2. What Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways depending on how you interact with this website.
Information you provide directly:
• Your name, email address, and phone number when you submit a contact or inquiry form
• Details about your event or session — including dates, locations, and any other information you choose to share
• Payment information when you book a session or pay a retainer (processed securely through Sessions, our third-party booking platform)
• Any other information you voluntarily provide through correspondence, booking forms, or email
Information collected automatically:
• When you visit this website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site
• This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies
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3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Respond to your inquiries and communicate about your session or booking
• Process payments and send invoices and contracts
• Deliver your gallery and any products you order
• Send updates, reminders, and information related to your session
• Send occasional newsletters or promotional emails, if you have opted in
• Improve our website and understand how visitors are using it
• Comply with any legal obligations
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Email Communications
If you submit a contact form or inquire about a session, you may receive follow-up emails related to your inquiry. If you have opted into our email newsletter, you will receive periodic updates, promotions, and photography-related content.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly at jihan@jihancerda.com. Please note that opting out of marketing emails does not affect transactional communications related to an active booking.
5. Online Booking
If you book a session or pay a retainer through our website, your information is processed through Sessions, our secure third-party booking platform. We do not store your full payment details on our servers. Please refer to the Sessions privacy policy for additional information about how your data is handled on their platform.
6. Gallery Delivery
Your photographs are delivered through a private, password-protected online gallery. Access is limited to you and anyone you choose to share the link with. We do not share your gallery publicly without your explicit written permission.
7. Photography + Image Use
We may request permission to use select images from your session for portfolio, website, social media, or marketing purposes. This is always optional and will be addressed in your client contract. You will never be required to allow image use as a condition of booking.
If you prefer your images remain completely private, simply let us know and your photos will never be shared publicly.
8. Cookies
This website may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your browsing experience and collect anonymous analytics data. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of this website.
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9. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to operate our website and business, including but not limited to:
• Sessions — online booking, contracts, and payment processing
• Email marketing platforms
• Gallery delivery platforms
• Website analytics tools
These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data practices. We encourage you to review their policies if you have concerns.
10. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. All payment information is handled through secure, encrypted third-party platforms. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy — including maintaining records of completed bookings and galleries — or as required by law. If you would like your information removed from our records, please contact us at jihan@jihancerda.com and we will honor your request where reasonably possible.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at jihan@jihancerda.com.
13. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to remove it promptly.
For sessions involving minors, all communication and contracts are conducted with a parent or legal guardian.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the ‘Last Updated’ date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Jihan Cerda Photography
jihan@jihancerda.com
www.jihancerda.com
Sonoma County, Northern California
This policy was written to be clear, honest, and human — because that’s how we do everything around here.
