Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 3, 2026
Last Updated: September 3, 2026
Saz Freburg-Carrasco (“Saz Freburg-Carrasco,” “I,” “me,” or “my”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting sazhrah.com (“Website”) or contacting me regarding photography, creative direction, editorial, commercial, or related services.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through this Website, how that information may be used and disclosed, and the choices available to you.
1. Information I Collect
Information You Provide
I may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact me, submit an inquiry, request information about services, or otherwise communicate with me.
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Telephone number, if provided
Company, publication, agency, or organization
Project details, creative briefs, budgets, timelines, or other information included in an inquiry
Any other information you voluntarily provide
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through general website inquiry forms.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by the Website's hosting, analytics, security, or technology providers.
This information may include:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Referring website
Pages viewed
Date and time of access
General geographic information derived from an IP address
Website interaction and performance information
This information is generally used to operate, secure, maintain, analyze, and improve the Website.
2. How Information Is Used
Personal information collected through the Website may be used to:
Respond to inquiries and communications
Discuss potential photography or creative projects
Prepare estimates, proposals, contracts, or project information
Provide requested services
Maintain business and client records
Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website
Understand Website traffic and performance
Detect or prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
Comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, or contractual obligations
Establish, exercise, or defend legal rights
Information will not be used for materially different purposes without appropriate notice or consent where required by law.
3. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website and its service providers may use cookies or similar technologies necessary for Website functionality, security, performance, and analytics.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device that may help websites function properly or provide information about how visitors interact with them.
Depending on your browser and the technologies used by the Website, you may be able to restrict or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
If additional advertising, marketing, or tracking technologies are implemented in the future, this Privacy Policy will be updated as appropriate.
4. Analytics
The Website may use website analytics tools provided by the Website platform or third-party analytics providers to understand how visitors use the Website.
Analytics information may include pages visited, traffic sources, approximate location, device and browser information, and interactions with the Website.
Analytics information is used to evaluate Website performance and improve content, usability, and visitor experience.
5. How Information May Be Shared
I do not sell or rent your personal information.
Personal information may be disclosed to third parties when reasonably necessary to operate the Website or conduct legitimate business activities. These parties may include:
Website hosting and technology providers
Email and communication providers
Analytics providers
Cloud storage or business software providers
Professional advisers such as accountants, attorneys, or insurers
Contractors or service providers assisting with business operations
These providers may process information only as necessary to provide their respective services, subject to their own contractual and legal obligations.
Information may also be disclosed when reasonably necessary to comply with applicable law, court orders, subpoenas, governmental requests, protect legal rights, investigate fraud or security issues, or protect the safety and security of the Website or others.
If the business is reorganized, transferred, sold, or otherwise involved in a business transaction, relevant business records may be transferred as part of that transaction where permitted by law.
6. Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including responding to inquiries, maintaining appropriate business records, fulfilling contractual obligations, resolving disputes, and complying with legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.
7. Data Security
Reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.
8. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you reside and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the ability to request:
Confirmation of whether personal information about you is being processed
Access to certain personal information
Correction of inaccurate personal information
Deletion of certain personal information
A copy of certain personal information
Information regarding certain disclosures or uses of personal information
Withdrawal of consent where processing is based on consent
Opt-out rights where required by applicable law
Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.
I may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. Certain information may also be retained when permitted or required by law, including information necessary for contracts, accounting, legal compliance, fraud prevention, or the establishment or defense of legal claims.
Texas law provides qualifying consumers with rights including access, correction, deletion, portability, and certain opt-out rights when dealing with businesses subject to the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act.
9. Children's Privacy
This Website and my professional services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under 13 through this Website.
If I become aware that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected through the Website without appropriate authorization, reasonable steps will be taken to delete it.
The FTC identifies persistent online identifiers as potentially relevant personal information under COPPA in circumstances involving child-directed services.
10. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to third-party websites, publications, social media platforms, or other online services.
I am not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or data practices of third-party websites. Visiting or interacting with a third-party website is subject to that provider's own terms and privacy policies.
11. Photography and Client Images
This Privacy Policy concerns information collected through or in connection with the Website and does not itself constitute a model release, photography release, licensing agreement, or authorization for publication of client or model photographs.
The creation, licensing, publication, portfolio use, or other use of photographs is governed by the applicable photography agreement, model release, licensing agreement, or other written authorization associated with the project.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in Website functionality, business practices, technology, service providers, or applicable law.
The revised policy will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be communicated when required by applicable law.
13. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information may be submitted to:
Saz Freburg-Carrasco
Saz Freburg-Carrasco Photography
Texas, United States
Email: studiogeminiphotography@gmail.com