Effective date: August 2025

PRIVACY POLICY

Lisa Damico Portraits, LLC. (“Lisa Damico Portraits”, “we” or “us”) is sensitive to concerns that personal information collected from its customers (“you” or “your”) be handled respectfully and appropriately. This Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) discloses the privacy practices for the Site and applies solely to information collected by the website www.lisadamicoportraits.com including any related domains and sub-domains (the “Site”).

This Policy is intended to notify you of the following:

What personally identifiable information the Site collects from you through the Site, how it is used, and with whom it may be shared.
What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data.
Security procedures in place to protect against the misuse of your information.
How you can correct any inaccuracies in the information.

What Information Is Collected?

Internet Traffic Data

Internet traffic data includes but is not limited to Internet service provider information, collection of IP addresses, entry and exit pages, various operating systems, and other such information. We collect no personally identifying information through this process, and it is used to help analyze user traffic with respect to various services available through the Site to allow for a more customized and enjoyable user experience.

Cookies

We use “cookies” on this Site. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a site visitor’s hard drive to help us improve your access to our site and identify repeat visitors to our site. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site. The usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information on our Site.

Personal Information

The Site must collect some information from you (“Identifier Information”) to allow you to use and access services, products, and materials. Identifier Information is only collected by your personally providing such information to the Site via e-mail, by phone, or otherwise through the Site’s website pursuant to making a purchase or requesting service.

SMS Communication Information

If you explicitly opt in to receive SMS communications, we may collect your name, phone number, and any message content shared during SMS communication. We may also collect device-related technical data (such as IP addresses or device identifiers) for security purposes.

Testimonials

The Site may display personal testimonials of yours from time to time received via email or otherwise from you. By accepting the Terms of Use, which incorporate this Privacy Policy, you give the Site consent to use such testimonials. You may request removal at any time.

Information Collection, Use, and Sharing

We are the sole owners of the information collected on the Site. We only have access to information you voluntarily provide. We will not sell, rent, or otherwise share this information with any other individual or business entity, except as reasonably necessary to provide products, materials, or services to you.

We will use your information to respond to you and to fulfill requests. Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future about specials, new products, or changes to this Privacy Policy.

SMS Communication Use

If you opt into SMS communication, we may use your phone number and message content to:

Send appointment confirmations and reminders.
Provide service updates.
Send billing notifications.
Share general business communications.

Your Access to and Control Over Information

You may opt out of any future contacts from us or request that we discontinue sending of email and other communications at any time.

To opt out of SMS communication, reply “STOP” to any text message or contact us directly.
You may also contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of your information.

Security

We take precautions to protect your information online and offline. Sensitive information transmitted online is encrypted, and offline access is restricted to employees who need the information to perform specific jobs.

Registration

To use this site, you may be asked to complete a registration form. Registration requires certain information (such as name and email address) to contact you about services. Optional demographic information may also be collected.

Orders

We may request information on our order form, including contact details and financial information. This is used for billing purposes and order fulfillment.

Third Parties

Some business partners may use cookies or other tracking methods on our Site. This Privacy Policy does not extend to those third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.

Surveys & Contests

From time to time we may request information for surveys or contests. Participation is voluntary. Information collected may be used for prize fulfillment or to improve site experience.

Other Disclosures

We may provide your personal information to third-party service providers who work on our behalf, such as 17hats and its trusted texting provider Bandwidth, which help us deliver SMS communications. These providers do not have the right to share your information independently.

We may also share data if required by law, with affiliates under common control, or in connection with the acquisition of our assets.

Your personal information (including mobile opt-in data) will never be sold or shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All other categories exclude text-messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

Data Retention

We retain personal and SMS-related information only as long as necessary to provide services or comply with legal obligations.

Other Limits to Your Privacy

Our Site may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such sites. Information disclosed in public forums (such as chat groups or message boards) is not covered by this Privacy Policy.

Updates and Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right, at any time and without notice, to update this Privacy Policy. Significant updates will be communicated via our website or other appropriate channels. Updates are effective immediately upon posting to the Site.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

By email: lisa@lisadamicoportraits.com
By mail: 311 N Washington St, 200L, Alexandria, VA 22314