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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 22, 2026

Michael Porterfield Media operates sandiegophoto.net. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site or contact us for services.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website, email, or contact form, we may collect: • Name • Email address • Phone number • Company name (if applicable) • Project details and requirements • Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including: • IP address • Browser type and version • Device type • Pages visited and time spent on pages • Referring website • General location data (city/state level)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: • Respond to your inquiries and service requests • Provide quotes and project proposals • Communicate about ongoing projects • Send project files, invoices, and deliverables • Improve our website and services • Analyze website traffic and user behavior • Comply with legal obligations

We do not: • Sell your personal information to third parties • Use your information for marketing purposes without your consent • Share your contact information with other companies

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to: • Remember your preferences • Analyze website traffic and performance • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Analytics

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our Site. These services may collect information about your use of this and other websites. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. How We Protect Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Third-Party Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

We may use the following third-party services: • Web Hosting: Your data may be stored on servers provided by our hosting provider • Email Services: Contact form submissions may be processed through email service providers • Analytics: Google Analytics or similar services for website traffic analysis

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact information from project inquiries is typically retained for: • Active client communications: Duration of project plus 2 years • Completed projects: 3-5 years for business records • General inquiries: 1 year unless you request deletion

7. Your Rights

You have the right to: • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations) • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time • Object: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): • Right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold • Right to delete personal information • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information) • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.

10. International Users

This Site is operated in the United States. If you are accessing the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Michael Porterfield Media San Diego: michaelporterfield00@gmail.com

13. Consent

By using our Site, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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