Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 28, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how ARAPOV.PHOTO, operated by Alexander Arapov, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit arapov.photo or send a photography inquiry.
Information we collect
We collect information that you choose to provide through the inquiry form, including your name, email address, wedding date, venue or city, and message. The website stores each inquiry as a private WordPress record and sends a copy to the business email address so Alexander can respond.
The website and its hosting provider may also process technical information needed to deliver and secure the site, such as an IP address, request time, requested page, browser or device information, and server or security logs. The inquiry form uses a short-lived, one-way hash derived from an IP address to limit automated submissions; the hash is not used to identify you.
How we use information
- To respond to inquiries and discuss photography availability, planning, and services.
- To operate, maintain, secure, and troubleshoot the website.
- To understand which pages and site features are useful and improve the visitor experience.
- To comply with legal obligations and protect the rights, safety, and integrity of the business and its visitors.
Cookies and Google Analytics
ARAPOV.PHOTO uses Google Analytics 4 to measure site visits and interactions. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar identifiers and may receive information such as pages viewed, referring page, approximate location, browser or device information, and selected interactions such as viewing a portfolio or starting the inquiry form. The site code does not intentionally send the contents of your inquiry form to Google Analytics.
You can limit cookies through your browser settings. You can also learn about Google’s data practices and available controls at Google’s Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
When information is shared
Information may be processed by service providers that support the website and communications, including the WordPress hosting provider, email provider, security and infrastructure providers, and Google Analytics. They process information for the services they provide and under their own contractual and legal obligations.
The website also links to third-party services such as Instagram and Facebook. Those services receive information when you choose to visit them, and their own privacy policies apply. Information may also be disclosed when required by law, to protect legal rights or safety, or as part of a business transfer.
No sale or targeted advertising
ARAPOV.PHOTO does not sell personal information and does not use personal information for targeted advertising or profiling in furtherance of decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects.
Retention
Inquiry records and related email correspondence are retained only as long as reasonably necessary to respond, manage a potential or active client relationship, maintain appropriate business records, resolve disputes, and meet legal obligations. Retention may be longer when an inquiry becomes a booking or when a record is needed for contractual, tax, accounting, security, or legal purposes. Analytics and technical records are retained according to the applicable service settings and operational needs.
Your choices and privacy requests
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, deletion of, or a copy of personal information, and to appeal a decision about a request. You may also ask questions about how information is used. To make a request, email arapov.photo@gmail.com. Reasonable steps may be taken to verify your identity before completing a request.
Security
Reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are used to protect information. No internet transmission or storage method can be guaranteed completely secure, so absolute security cannot be promised.
Children
This website is intended for people seeking photography services and is not directed to children under 13. ARAPOV.PHOTO does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through this website.
Changes to this policy
This policy may be updated when the website, services, or legal requirements change. The date at the top will be revised when an update is published.
Contact
ARAPOV.PHOTO
Alexander Arapov
Minnesota, United States
arapov.photo@gmail.com