Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 June 2026

Dakotah Van Doran Photo (“we,” “us,” “our”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Name, email address, phone number, and wedding/event details submitted through contact forms, inquiry forms, or booking forms

• Information shared via email, text, or phone during consultations and bookings

• Payment information when booking services (processed by a third-party payment processor — we do not store full card details)

Information collected automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited, collected via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Approximate location data, if enabled by your browser settings

Information from third parties:

• Referral information from venues, planners, or vendors who connect us with you (typically just name and contact details)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide quotes

• Schedule consultations, engagement sessions, and wedding-day coverage

• Deliver contracts, invoices, and final image galleries

• Send updates related to your booking

• Improve our website and marketing (with consent, where required)

• Comply with legal and tax obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies & Analytics

This site may use cookies and similar technologies to understand site traffic and improve user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly as a result.

Third-Party Services

We may share limited information with trusted third parties who help operate our business, such as:

• Client management / booking software (e.g., contract and invoicing platforms)

• Online gallery hosting providers

• Email marketing platforms (if you’ve subscribed to a newsletter)

• Payment processors

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

Photo & Image Data

Photos taken during sessions are stored securely and may be used in our portfolio, on social media, and in marketing materials, in accordance with the usage terms in your signed service agreement. If you’d prefer your images not be used publicly, please notify us in writing and we will honor opt-out requests for future use going forward.

Your Privacy Rights

If you are a Virginia resident, you have certain rights under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), including the right to:

• Confirm whether we are processing your personal data

• Access, correct, or delete your personal data

• Obtain a copy of your data in a portable format

• Opt out of certain processing, such as targeted advertising

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. Residents of other states may have similar rights under their own state’s privacy laws.

Data Retention

We retain client information and images for as long as needed to fulfill contractual obligations, comply with legal/tax requirements, and maintain business records, after which it may be securely deleted or anonymized.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “last updated” date.

Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, contact:

Dakotah Van Doran Photo

Dakotah@DakotahVanDoranPhoto.com