Who we are
This website is operated by Black Lace Boudoir.
Our website address is: https://blacklaceboudoir.com.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, you may contact us at:
Email: rami@blacklaceboudoir.net
Information we collect
We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it or when it is automatically collected through normal website usage. This may include your name, email address, IP address, browser type, device information, and interactions with the website.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to determine whether you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After comment approval, your profile picture may be visible publicly in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors can download and extract location data from images published on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies. These cookies are for your convenience and last for one year.
If you visit the login page, a temporary cookie will be set to determine whether your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, cookies are used to save your login information and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen preference cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” extends login persistence to two weeks. Logging out removes login cookies.
If you edit or publish an article, a cookie will be saved indicating the post ID of the article edited. This cookie contains no personal data and expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, especially if you are logged into that service.
Contact forms (HoneyBook)
This website uses HoneyBook to manage contact form submissions and client inquiries. When you submit a form, your information is transmitted directly to HoneyBook and may include your name, email address, and any message content you provide.
This information is used solely to respond to inquiries, communicate with you, and provide services. HoneyBook processes data according to its own privacy policy, which can be viewed at https://www.honeybook.com/privacy. Black Lace Boudoir does not sell or share this information for marketing purposes.
Analytics
This website uses analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with the site. These tools collect anonymized data such as pages visited, traffic sources, browser type, device information, and general location data. This information is used to improve website performance and user experience.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information. Data is shared only with trusted third-party services necessary to operate, secure, and analyze the website, as outlined in this policy.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to allow follow-up comments to be approved automatically.
For registered users (if applicable), personal information provided in user profiles is stored. Users may view, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except for usernames. Website administrators may also access this information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You may also request deletion of your personal data, except where retention is required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
California resident rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
- Request information about how your personal data is used and shared
You will not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights. Requests may be submitted by contacting us at rami@blacklaceboudoir.net.
Do not sell or share my personal information
Black Lace Boudoir does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for monetary or commercial purposes as defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). SMS content is not shared with third parties, expect for SMS providers.
Sensitive personal information
We do not collect or process sensitive personal information for the purpose of inferring characteristics about individuals, as defined under applicable privacy laws.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Third-party services
Really Simple Security
Really Simple Security and its add-ons do not process personally identifiable information in their standard usage.
Hummingbird
Hummingbird uses the StackPath Content Delivery Network (CDN). StackPath may temporarily store web log information such as IP address, browser user agent, referrer, location, and ISP data for up to seven days. Files served through the CDN may be delivered from servers located in other countries.
Smush
Smush sends images to WPMU DEV servers for optimization. This may include EXIF data, which is either stripped or returned but not stored. Smush also utilizes the StackPath CDN.
Akismet
Akismet collects information about commenters to help detect spam. This may include IP address, browser user agent, referrer, site URL, and information provided in the comment form.
Google Site Kit
This website uses Google Site Kit to integrate services such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google PageSpeed Insights. These services may collect anonymized usage and performance data in accordance with Google’s privacy policy.
How we protect your data
We take reasonable steps to protect personal information through the use of security plugins, secure hosting, and industry-standard safeguards to prevent unauthorized access or misuse.
Changes to this privacy policy
This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in website functionality, services, or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page.
Privacy Policy Section: Text Messaging (SMS)
Text Messaging (SMS)
If you provide your mobile number, we may send you non-promotional, service-related text messages such as appointment confirmations, reminders, scheduling updates, and session-related information.
We do not send marketing or promotional text messages.
Message frequency varies. Standard message and data rates may apply.
Opting out: You can opt out at any time by replying STOP. For help, reply HELP or email us at info@blacklaceboudoir.com. Opting out may limit our ability to provide time-sensitive updates via text.
Privacy Policy Section: Sharing / Third Parties (SMS exception included)
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We also do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business (for example, SMS/communications providers, scheduling platforms, payment processors, online gallery services, and print/album labs). These providers may access personal information only as needed to perform services on our behalf and are contractually required (or expected) to safeguard it.
We may also disclose information when required to comply with the law, respond to lawful requests, enforce our agreements, or protect the rights, property, or safety of RT STUDIOS LLC and our clients.
Contact
Questions about privacy? Email us at rami@blacklaceboudoir.net