I'm so happy you made it to the online home for Haley McElroy Co ("Company," "we," "us," "our"). Our business respects your privacy and wants you to know that this Privacy Policy is here to help us protect it. This policy explains how we collect, store, handle and share about you as a user/visitor of our website haleymcelroy.co.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy carefully and entirely. By using and/or visiting this site you agree to the following Privacy Policy, and your access and use of our website establish voluntary acceptance to the terms, whether you have read it, had the opportunity to read it, or have chosen not to. Your use of our website, and any information that you contribute or provide to us, is subject to this Privacy Policy.

SUMMARY: The summary below will give an understanding of where our Privacy Policy will/won't apply and how it may be updated or changed over time. The privacy policy applies to any personal information we may collect through: Our website haleymcelroy.co, orm submission or chat features on the website, Email list opt-ins, blogs, or social media you engage with throughout our site.

Our company has no control over data or information collected by third-party websites or partners we may link to ie. affiliates. By using our website, you agree to allow cookies and other tracking technologies from third parties unless your browser refuses them.

QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS? This privacy notice is designed to help you understand your privacy rights and choices. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services. If you have any questions please contact us at haleymcelroyphoto@gmail.com 

AGE REQUIREMENT: This website is not designed for use by children under age 16. We do not knowingly solicit personal data from anyone under age 16. If you are under age 16, do not access or use our website or related products or services. If you become aware that we have collected data of anyone under the age of 16, please contact us so that we may delete that data.

INFORMATION COLLECTED: We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you engage and express interest in using our services or our products. Some information is collected also automatically as you navigate through our website. The personal information we collect depends on how you're interacting with us on our website and the features you use. The information we collect may include:
- Names, addresses, email address, contact preferences, social media, and phone numbers;
- Geolocation information; 
- Website usage data;
- Demographic information such as gender, age;
- Identifying data like IP address, social media usernames, passwords and other information used for authentication and access;
- Additional voluntary information given via contact forms

INFORMATION SOURCES:
We may gather your information from the following sources: 
From the website user - ie. signing up for our email list, submitting a contact form, purchasing a product, submitting content such as reviews, comments, and discussions.
From third-parties - ie. data vaults/shares, social media.
Passive data collection processes that use such tools like cookies.

COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES: Our business uses automated data collection technologies including but not limited to cookies, web beacons, and pixels to access and store information and better our understanding of user activity over time via third-party websites. The purpose of this data is for research and improvement of our website and ultimately our business strategies, marketing, and client experience. 

A cookie is a small data file put on the hard drive of your computer when you visit a website. We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies via Google Analytics, Facebook Pixels, and others to access or store information. Typically you're able to disable cookies via your web browser's settings, but disabling this function may diminish your experience on our website as some features may not work as intended. 
Additionally, our website, CRM systems, and emails may use files such as web beacons or pixels that allow us to target messages and enhance the client experience. Please note that, at this time, We do not recognize automated browser signals regarding tracking systems, which may include "do not track" instructions.

DATA USE: 
We will use the information you provide us with for a variety or reasons depending on how you interact with our services
- Delivering and facilitating requested services to the user
- Responding to client requests/inquiries or providing support
- Sending marketing and promotional communications
- Posting testimonials
- Evaluating and improving our experience, services, and/or products
- Identifying trends
- Complying with any necessary disclosures under the law or legal obligations

DATA DISCLOSURE: We may disclose information that has been directly given from users or automatically-collected in specific situations as described below. Non-personally identifiable information regarding our users may be disclosed without restrictions.
We may share personal information with the following:
- Our affiliates, service providers, or selected partners
- Our contracted companies (ie. payment processing, analytics services, marketing)
- Communication and collaboration tools
We also may need to share your information in the following situations:
- Business transfers
- Business partners
- Due to legal obligations
- To protect our rights or those of third parties

KEEPING YOUR DATA SAFE: We are committed to protecting your personal information through a system of organizational and technical security measures. We have implemented appropriate security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process. Despite safeguards, we cannot guarantee that your personal information will always be secure. We will to our best to protect your personal information but any submission or transmission of your personal information to/from our services is done so at your own risk. Our company is not liable to you for any circumvention of our website's privacy protections.

OPTIONS FOR OPTING OUT: 
The following are options for how you can opt-out of our data collection and communication systems.
- Disable or refuse to accept cookies on your browser. This may diminish the website experience.
- Should you wish to decline to share your data with third-parties, you may uncheck that option from any data sharing selections when they appear. You - can also email us at haleymcelroyphoto@gmail.com with the request.
T- o unsubscribe from our email list, please follow the link at the bottom of that email to unsubscribe. You can also email us at haleymcelroyphoto@gmail.com with the request.

CALIFORNIA RESIDENT PRIVACY RIGHTS: If you are a resident of California, you are given specific rights regarding access to your personal information via California Consumer Privacy Act Of 2018, Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.100 Et Seq. (CCPA).

Any California resident may request, free of charge, the personal information we have collected or stored about themselves or about a member of their household. For security purposes, we reserve the right to ask for verification of your identity and proof of your California residency at the time of your request. Any California resident has a right to request the personal data we have collected, or request deletion of the personal data we have collected, including but not limited to:

Any personally identifying information, such as a real name, alias(es), mailing or resident address, IP address, email address, account name, biometrics, or any other data that could uniquely identify a California resident; and commercial information, including products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, search history, interactions with Our website, or any other purchasing or browsing history of Our site and/or offer(s); and site comments made publicly or privately; and geolocation data; and professional or employment-related information; and education information.

We reserve the right to collect any of the above data on California residents and their households. Any California resident can email us at haleymcelroyphoto@gmail.com to explicitly request to opt-out of any such sale of data.

CHANGING/UPDATING INFORMATION: If you'd like to change or information you have given us, you may email us at haleymcelroyphoto@gmail.com to have it updated. Please note there may be exceptions due to law or legal processes or if there is reason to believe there is inaccurate information.

POLICY CHANGES: We will notify users of any changes to our privacy policy by updating the Last Updated date at the top of this page. 
By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to the provisions of our Privacy Policy.

CONTACT:
If you have any questions please email us at haleymcelroyphoto@gmail.com.

LAST UPDATED: JULY 5, 2022