Last updated: March 30, 2026
Hey there! At Hariel Xavier Photography, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website or work with us, how we use it, and what choices you have. We want to be upfront and transparent about all of it — no surprises.
By using our website at harielxavier.com or booking our services, you agree to the practices described here.
When you reach out through our contact form, book a session, or communicate with us, we may collect:
We only collect what we genuinely need to serve you well and deliver an amazing experience on your wedding day.
When you browse our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:
We use the information we collect to:
We work with a few trusted third-party services to run our business and improve your experience. Here’s who they are and what they do:
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website — things like which pages are most popular and how people find us. Google Analytics collects anonymous, aggregated data. You can learn more about how Google handles data at Google’s Privacy Policy. You can also opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.
We use the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram. This helps us show our work to couples who are actively planning their weddings. The pixel may collect information about your browsing activity. You can manage your ad preferences through your Facebook Ad Settings.
We use Studio Ninja as our client management system. When you inquire, book, or sign a contract with us, your contact information, wedding details, invoices, and contracts are stored in Studio Ninja. You can review their privacy practices at Studio Ninja’s Privacy Policy.
We use Cloudinary to host and deliver images on our website. When you view photos on our site, they are served through Cloudinary’s content delivery network. Cloudinary may collect standard server logs. You can learn more at Cloudinary’s Privacy Policy.
We use Tawk.to for live chat on our website. If you start a chat with us, Tawk.to may collect your name, email (if provided), and chat history. You can review their practices at Tawk.to’s Privacy Policy.
Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to help the site function properly and to gather analytics data. Here’s a breakdown:
Most browsers let you control or block cookies through their settings. Keep in mind that disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of the site work.
We keep your personal information for as long as it’s needed to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. For past clients, we typically retain contact information and project records for up to 5 years after your wedding to support reorders, referrals, and album requests. Analytics data is retained according to the default retention periods of each analytics platform.
You have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, just reach out to us — we’re happy to help.
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses HTTPS encryption, and we work with reputable third-party services that maintain their own security standards. That said, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we can’t guarantee absolute security.
Our website and services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we’ll remove it promptly.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check back occasionally, but we’ll never make major changes without giving you a heads up.
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, we’d love to hear from you: