Privacy Policy

Austin City Photo Booth – Privacy Policy

 Last Updated:12/4/24

At Austin City Photo Booth LLC, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our website, photo booth services, and related digital platforms.

By accessing our services, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our services.

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1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

A. Personal Information

• Name, email address, and phone number (for sending digital photos, booking confirmations, and customer support).
• Event details (such as date, location, and client preferences).

B. Photo & Video Data

• Digital and printed photos taken at our booths or by our event photographers.
• Metadata associated with media files (e.g., timestamps, location data if enabled).

C. Technical Information

• Device type, browser details, and IP address when accessing our online galleries.
• Cookies and tracking data for website analytics and service improvements.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
 Deliver and personalize your photos.
 Provide customer support.
 Improve our services and website experience.
Send event-related updates or promotions (only with consent).
Share event photos on our website, social media, or marketing materials (unless opted out).

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

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3. Photo and Data Sharing

• Public Events: Photos taken at public or corporate-sponsored events may be shared online unless requested otherwise.
• Private Events: Hosts may request that photos remain private. Guests can also request removal of their images by contacting us.
• Social Sharing: If you opt to share photos via social media or email, you consent to our system processing your request.

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5. How We Protect Your Information

We implement security measures, including:
 Encryption for online photo galleries.
 Limited access to stored data.
 Regular data purging (photos deleted after [60 days], unless requested otherwise).
 Secure payment processing (handled by trusted third-party providers; we do not store credit card data).

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6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:
 Request the deletion of your photos or personal data.
 Opt out of marketing emails at any time.
 Request a private gallery for photo access.

To exercise these rights, email us at info@austincityphotobooth.com.

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7. Data Retention Policy

• Photos and personal data are retained for [60 days] after the event.
• After this period, all images are deleted unless a client requests extended access.

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8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies to:
 Improve your browsing experience.
 Track visitor analytics (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixels, etc.).
🍪 Enable photo downloads and sharing features.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but certain website features may not function properly.

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9. Third-Party Links & Services

Our website or photo-sharing services may link to third-party platforms (e.g., social media, printing vendors). We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content.

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10. Your Privacy Rights Under GDPR (For EU & UK Residents)

If you reside in the European Union (EU) or United Kingdom (UK), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification – Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – Request deletion of your personal data.
• Right to Restrict Processing – Request limited processing of your data.
• Right to Data Portability – Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Right to Object – Object to data processing for direct marketing or other purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.

 To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Email]. We will respond within 30 days as required under GDPR.

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11. Your Privacy Rights Under CCPA (For California Residents)

If you reside in California, USA, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know – Request details about the personal data we collect, use, and share.
• Right to Delete – Request deletion of personal data we have collected.
• Right to Opt-Out – Opt out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell personal data).
• Right to Non-Discrimination – Exercise your rights without discrimination in service.

 To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Email]. We will respond within 45 days as required under CCPA.

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12. International Data Transfers

If you access our services outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and stored in the U.S. We take steps to ensure your data is protected under applicable privacy laws.

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13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on our website with an updated revision date.

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14. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, contact us at:

📧 Email: info@austincityphotobooth.com
📞 Phone: 956-433-1132
🌐 Website: www.austincityphotobooth.com