Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Montani Studios ("we," "us," or "our") collects information you provide directly to us when you:

• Fill out contact or booking forms on our website
• Create a client portal account
• Sign contracts or model releases
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Communicate with us via email or phone

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, event details, and any other information you choose to provide.

2. Photography & Image Usage

As a photography and videography studio, we capture, process, and store visual media containing your likeness. The usage rights for these images are governed by:

• Your signed photography contract
• Model release forms (if applicable)
• Property release forms (if applicable)

We will not use your images for portfolio, marketing, or any public purposes without your explicit written consent as outlined in your contract.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our photography services
• Process bookings and payments
• Send you updates about your project or session
• Deliver your images through our secure client portal
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Send promotional communications (with your consent)

4. Data Security & Storage

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information and image files. Your photos are stored on secure, encrypted servers with restricted access.

Client galleries are password-protected and accessible only to you and authorized individuals you designate.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and image files according to the following schedule:

• Contact information: As long as you remain a client or subscriber
• Full-resolution images: Minimum of 2 years from delivery date
• Contracts and releases: 7 years for legal compliance
• Client portal access: 1 year from final delivery

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data (subject to contractual obligations)
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time
• Request a copy of your images within the retention period

7. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze site traffic. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. You can opt out of analytics tracking through your browser settings.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for payment processing, email delivery, and cloud storage. These providers have their own privacy policies and are contractually obligated to protect your information.

9. Contact Us

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

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.