Effective date: June 14, 2026  |  Last updated: June 14, 2026

Kate Andreya Photography ("Kate Andreya Photography," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains the personal information we collect through kateandreya.com, how we use and share it, and the choices available to you.

This notice is intended to be clear and meaningful and to reflect our actual practices. It is informed by Federal Trade Commission privacy and data-security guidance and, where applicable, the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act.

1. Who We Are

Kate Andreya Photography is a photography business serving clients in Washington, DC, Virginia, Maryland, and surrounding areas.

For privacy questions or requests, email info@kateandreya.com.

2. Personal Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

When you submit an inquiry, communicate with us, comment on a post, or become a client, we may collect:

• Identifiers and contact information, such as your name, email address, telephone number, and Instagram handle.
• Inquiry and session-planning information, such as the type of photoshoot, preferred dates, referral source, requests, ideas, and messages.
• Maternity inquiry information, such as due date and pregnancy stage, when provided through a maternity inquiry form.
• Communications and records of our correspondence.
• Photographs, testimonials, or related content only as authorized through our client agreements or written permission.
• Comment information, including the information entered in a comment form.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the website, we and our service providers may automatically collect device and internet-activity information, including IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, referring pages, approximate location derived from IP address, interaction data, cookie identifiers, and similar technical information.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information only when reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate with prospective and current clients.
• Plan, provide, personalize, and support photography services.
• Process maternity-related information solely to respond to and plan a requested maternity photography experience.
• Operate, maintain, secure, troubleshoot, and improve the website.
• Understand website traffic and measure the effectiveness of our content and advertising.
• Prevent spam, fraud, misuse, and security incidents.
• Maintain business, tax, legal, and administrative records.
• Comply with law and enforce our agreements.

We do not use pregnancy-related inquiry information for targeted advertising.

4. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising

The website uses cookies and similar technologies. Some are necessary for website operation and security. Others support analytics, performance measurement, and advertising.

Services currently used may include Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Google Site Kit, Meta/Facebook Pixel, GoDaddy traffic and performance tools, and Akismet spam detection. These providers may collect device identifiers and internet-activity information under their own privacy policies.

Meta Pixel and similar technologies may be considered targeted advertising or the sharing of personal data under some privacy laws. We do not sell personal information for money. To request an opt-out from targeted advertising or the sharing of personal data, email info@kateandreya.com with the subject “Targeted Advertising Opt-Out.” You may also use browser cookie controls and the advertising preference tools provided by Google and Meta.

5. How We Share Personal Information

We may disclose personal information to the following categories of recipients when reasonably necessary:

• Website hosting, WordPress, Elementor, email, contact-form, and technical service providers.
• Analytics and advertising providers, including Google and Meta.
• Security and spam-prevention providers, including Akismet/Automattic.
• Professional advisers, such as legal, accounting, or insurance providers.
• Government authorities or other parties when required by law, necessary to protect rights and safety, or connected with a business transfer.

Categories of data shared may include identifiers, contact information, inquiry information, communications, and device or internet-activity information, depending on the service and purpose.

6. Comments and Third-Party Content

If you leave a comment, we may collect the information shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser information to support spam detection. Comments may be checked by Akismet. The website may also link to or embed third-party content. Your interaction with third-party websites is governed by their privacy policies.

7. Sensitive Information

Maternity inquiry forms may request pregnancy stage or due-date information. We use this information only to respond to the inquiry and plan requested photography services. We do not use it for targeted advertising. Please do not provide medical records, diagnoses, or other health information that is not necessary for your inquiry.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including client communication, service delivery, business records, legal obligations, dispute resolution, security, and enforcement. Retention periods vary by the type of information and the relationship. Comments and associated metadata may be retained until removed. Analytics and advertising providers retain information according to their own settings and policies.

9. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live and whether an applicable privacy law covers the request, you may have the right to:

• Confirm whether we process your personal information and access that information.
• Correct inaccuracies.
• Request deletion.
• Obtain a portable copy of information you provided.
• Opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or certain profiling.

We do not discriminate against anyone for exercising a privacy right. To submit a request, email info@kateandreya.com with the subject “Privacy Request” and describe your request. We may need to verify your identity before acting. You do not need to create an account.

If we deny a request and applicable law provides an appeal right, email info@kateandreya.com with the subject “Privacy Appeal” and explain why you believe the decision should be reconsidered.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the nature of the information we maintain. No website, transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

The website and our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the website. Parents or guardians who believe a child submitted information should contact us so we can review and, where appropriate, delete it.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as our practices or legal obligations change. The “Last updated” date above shows when the policy was most recently revised. Material changes will be posted on this page.

13. Contact Us

For questions, privacy requests, targeted-advertising opt-outs, or appeals, contact:

Kate Andreya Photography
info@kateandreya.com
https://kateandreya.com/

This policy describes the website’s privacy practices and is not legal advice to website visitors.