Last update: October 2nd, 2024
At Hakyung Chung Photography, accessible from https://hakyungchung.com, we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy document outlines the types of personal information we collect and record, and how we use it.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when you inquire about or purchase services through our website. The types of personal information we collect may include:
- Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Business Information (if relevant)
- Any details you share during communication
- Photos or branding images (if related to our services)
We may also collect non-personal identification information about users when they interact with our website, including:
- Browser type
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Geolocation data
- Device information
- Technical data about users’ connection to our website
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for several purposes, including:
- To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- To process transactions and deliver the services you request.
- To improve our website and services.
- To send administrative information, including updates and security alerts.
- To communicate with you, including sending newsletters or promotional emails (you may opt out at any time).
- To analyze and track website usage to improve user experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.
3. Sharing Your Information
We respect your privacy, and we do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. We may share generic aggregated demographic information that does not identify any user personally with our business partners or affiliates.
Your data may be shared with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These third parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information. Also collected data may be shared, if required by law, such as in response to a legal request or court order as well as in the case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We implement appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices to safeguard your personal data. However, no data transmission over the internet or any wireless network can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. As such, while we strive to protect your personal information, you acknowledge that there are security and privacy limitations beyond our control.
5. Cookies
Our site may use “cookies” to enhance the user experience. Your web browser places cookies on your hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. You may choose to set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. If you do so, note that some parts of the site may not function properly.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example, we will retain contact information for as long as you are a client and for a reasonable period afterward.
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. We encourage users to be aware when they leave our site and to read the privacy policies of any other website that collects personally identifiable information.
8. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete it immediately. If you believe we may have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access – You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- Right to rectification – You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Right to erasure – You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, under certain conditions.
- Right to restrict processing – You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your data.
- Right to data portability – You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organization or to you.
If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@hakyungchung.com.
10. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, which have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the content or practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies when visiting.
11. Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach, where required by law. We will also take necessary measures to address and mitigate any adverse effects of the breach.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Hakyung Chung Photography has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the top of this page. We encourage users to frequently check this page for any changes and stay informed about how we protect your personal information.
13. Contacting Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:
