STEFAN DENIC PHOTOGRAPHER · CHICAGO

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 5, 2026

Your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this website, submit a photography inquiry, or otherwise contact us, and how that information is used and protected.

This website is operated by Stefan Denic. In this Privacy Policy, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Stefan Denic and this website.

Information We Collect

When you submit an inquiry through the booking form, you may provide information including your name, email address, the type of photography you are interested in, your preferred date or timeframe, your preferred location, and any details you choose to include in your message.

The website may also automatically collect limited technical information necessary for normal website operation, security and troubleshooting. This may include information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring page or source URL, and the date and time of your visit or form submission.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the inquiry form unless it is genuinely necessary for your photography inquiry.

How We Use Your Information

Information you provide is used primarily to respond to your inquiry, discuss availability, understand the photography session or project you have in mind, provide relevant information about working together, and arrange next steps if you decide to book a session.

Technical information may be used to maintain the security and functionality of the website, prevent spam or abuse, troubleshoot technical issues, and improve the overall website experience.

Information submitted through the booking form will not be used to add you to a marketing mailing list unless you separately and explicitly choose to subscribe to one.

Form Submissions and Email

Information submitted through the booking form may be stored securely in the website’s WordPress database and may also be sent by email so that we can respond to your inquiry.

Access to form submissions is limited to people or service providers who reasonably need access in order to operate the website, maintain its security, deliver email, or respond to inquiries.

Submitting an inquiry does not create a photographer-client relationship or guarantee availability for a photography session.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website may use essential cookies or similar technologies that are necessary for website functionality, security, form operation and performance.

Essential technologies are used only where reasonably necessary for the website to function properly.

If non-essential analytics, advertising, remarketing or similar tracking technologies are introduced in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated and appropriate consent controls will be implemented where required.

How Your Information Is Shared

We do not sell or rent personal information submitted through this website.

Information may be shared with trusted service providers only when reasonably necessary to operate the website or communicate with you. These providers may include website hosting providers, email delivery providers, security or infrastructure services, and software used to operate the website and its forms.

Information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, or when reasonably necessary to protect the security, rights or property of the website, its operator or others.

How Long Information Is Kept

Personal information is kept only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

Inquiry information may be retained while we discuss a potential photography session and for a reasonable period afterward for communication, recordkeeping, security and administrative purposes.

If an inquiry results in a photography booking, certain information may need to be retained for longer where reasonably necessary for contracts, payment records, accounting, legal obligations or legitimate business records.

Information that is no longer reasonably needed may be deleted or anonymized.

Photography and Image Usage

Submitting a booking inquiry does not give us permission to publish photographs of you, your family, or other participants on this website, social media, advertising materials or portfolio pages.

Any permissions relating to the creation, use, publication or licensing of photographs from a photography session will be addressed separately as part of the applicable photography agreement, model release or other agreement where appropriate.

This Privacy Policy relates primarily to information collected through the website and should not be interpreted as a model release or photography usage agreement.

Data Security

We use reasonable technical and administrative measures to help protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss or disclosure.

However, no website, internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should avoid sending highly sensitive information through the website or booking form.

External Links and Social Media

This website may contain links to third-party websites or social media platforms, including Instagram.

When you follow a link to another website or service, that third party may collect information according to its own privacy policy and practices. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through the website.

Photography sessions involving children should be arranged by a parent, legal guardian or other responsible adult.

If you believe that a child has submitted personal information through this website without appropriate authorization, please contact us so that the information can be reviewed and, where appropriate, deleted.

Your Privacy Choices and Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

You may contact us to ask what personal information you have submitted through this website, request that inaccurate information be corrected, or request deletion of information that is no longer reasonably necessary to retain.
Some information may need to be retained where required by law or where reasonably necessary for contractual, accounting, security, dispute-resolution or other legitimate purposes.

To make a privacy-related request, use the contact information provided below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the services offered, the technologies used, or applicable privacy requirements.

When material changes are made, the “Last updated” date at the top of this page will be revised.

You are encouraged to review this page periodically if you would like to stay informed about how information is handled.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or would like to make a request regarding your personal information, you can contact us:

Stefan Denic
Chicago, Illinois, USA
[EMAIL ADDRESS]