Privacy policy
Chris Ruiz Media ("Chris Ruiz Media," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, chrisruizmedia.com, contact us, or use our photography and media services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information
- Information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Event date
- Photography session details
- Billing address
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
- Messages submitted through our contact forms
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect information such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on the website
- Referral source
- General geographic location
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Schedule photography sessions
- Deliver photography and media services
- Process payments
- Send invoices and contracts
- Communicate before and after your session
- Improve our website and customer experience
- Provide customer support
- Send promotional emails (only when permitted by law or with your consent)
- Comply with legal obligations
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.
These technologies may help us:
- Understand website traffic
- Remember visitor preferences
- Measure advertising performance
- Improve website functionality
We may use services such as:
- Google Analytics
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel
- Other website analytics and advertising tools
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party providers to operate our business, including services for:
- Website hosting
- Online galleries
- Payment processing
- Scheduling
- Contracts
- Email communications
- Analytics
- Advertising
These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services and are responsible for protecting your information according to their own privacy policies.
Payments
Payments are processed securely through third-party payment processors. Chris Ruiz Media does not store your complete credit card information on our servers.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information:
- With trusted vendors who help operate our business
- When required by law
- To protect our legal rights
- During a business transfer such as a merger or sale
Photography and Media Usage
Unless otherwise agreed in writing, Chris Ruiz Media may use photographs or video created during sessions for:
- Portfolio displays
- Website galleries
- Social media
- Marketing materials
- Advertising
- Educational purposes
Clients may request privacy before their session by contacting us. Certain commercial or branding clients may have separate licensing agreements governing image usage.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
- Provide services
- Maintain business records
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
- Enforce agreements
Photography files may be archived for an extended period but are not guaranteed to be stored indefinitely unless otherwise stated in your contract.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
- Request a copy of your data
- Object to certain data processing activities
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Chris Ruiz Media
Website: chrisruizmedia.com
Email: [email protected]
Chicago, Illinois