Through our website (the “Site”), Beige Media, EIN 88-2751156, trading as Beige Media (“Beige Media,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), allows customers (“Customers”) and photographers (“Photographers”) to book photography engagements (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy describes the information that, alone or in combination with other information, could be used to identify you (“Personal Data”) that Beige Media collects, how we use and share that data, and your choices concerning our data practices.

Please read this Privacy Policy before using our Service or submitting any Personal Data to Beige Media, and contact us if you have any questions.

1. Information We Collect

The Personal Data we collect varies based on who you are and what you choose to share with us. When you contact us or interact with our Service, we collect categories of Personal Data as follows:

2. How We Use Personal Data

We use Personal Data to provide the Service, including allowing Customers to book photoshoots, ensuring Photographers are paid, and facilitating the transmission of photographs from Photographers to Customers. This processing is necessary to perform our contract with you.

We also use Personal Data as necessary for the following legitimate business interests:

• To contact and communicate with you, including responding to your inquiries, comments, feedback, or questions.
• To manage our relationship with you, including sending administrative information about changes to our terms, conditions, and policies.
• To analyze how you interact with our Service and improve its content and functionality.
• To administer and protect our business and the Site, prevent fraud, and ensure the security of our IT systems and networks.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our affiliates, users, or third parties.

3. How We Share and Disclose Personal Data

In certain circumstances, we may share your Personal Data with third parties as follows:

4. Data Retention

We retain Personal Data for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, while we have a legitimate business need, or as required by law. Specifically:

• Account Data: Retained for the duration of your account plus 5 years.
• Payment Data: Retained for 7 years for tax and audit purposes.
• Photograph Data: Retained for 1 year unless otherwise agreed.
• Communication Data: Retained for 3 years.
• Background Check Data: Retained for 5 years.
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5. Your Privacy Rights

U.S. Residents’ Rights

If you are a resident of the U.S., including California, you have the following rights under applicable laws such as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to request details about collected Personal Data.
• The right to request deletion of Personal Data.
• The right to be free from discrimination for exercising privacy rights.
• The right to opt out of data sales (if applicable). If we sell Personal Data, we will provide a “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” link on our website.
• The right to opt-in or opt-out of arbitration agreements in compliance with California-specific consumer protection laws.

To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

European Residents’ Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• The right to access and rectify your Personal Data.
• The right to request data deletion or restriction.
• The right to object to data processing.
• The right to data portability.

We rely on legal bases such as contract necessity, legitimate interests, consent, and legal compliance for data processing.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 in compliance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you believe a minor has provided Personal Data, contact us to request removal.

7. International Data Transfers

Your Personal Data may be stored and processed in the U.S. We implement appropriate safeguards for international data transfers as required by law.

8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel) to analyze website traffic and enhance user experience. By using our Site, you consent to our cookie practices. For more details, refer to our Cookie Policy.

9. Data Security

We follow industry standards to protect Personal Data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission is fully secure. Users should take precautions when sharing information.

10. Refunds and Payment Processing Liability

If you purchase services through our Site, payment processing is handled by third-party vendors. We are not responsible for unauthorized transactions or processing errors. Refunds, if applicable, are subject to our refund policy outlined on our Site.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our Service implies acceptance of updates.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Beige Media
Email: sales@beigecorporation.io
Phone: 323-826-7230