Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 23, 2026

Sara Herkes Photography and Design LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including any related services, forms, or communications.

By using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Information you provide through contact forms, inquiry forms, or email communication

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers or financial account details), nor do we knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the site

  • Referring website or source

This information is collected through cookies and similar technologies and is used for analytics, behavior analysis, and website performance purposes only.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • Provide and manage our services

  • Send marketing or informational emails (you may opt out at any time)

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

Information collected through client management systems is used solely for providing and managing our services.

We do not sell your personal information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. Some cookies and tracking technologies are used to support analytics and behavior analysis tools.

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

Advertising and Analytics

We may use analytics and behavior analysis tools, such as Google Analytics and Hotjar, to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve performance and user experience. These tools may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, device and browser information, and interactions with website elements. Form field inputs are not intentionally recorded.

We may also use advertising platforms, such as Meta (Facebook and Instagram), to promote our services. These platforms may use cookies or similar technologies to display ads to users who may be interested in our services.

Colorado residents may opt out of targeted advertising or non-essential data processing by contacting us as described in the Opt-Out Requests section below.

Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

  • Website hosting

  • Email communications

  • Client management systems

  • Analytics, behavior analysis, and marketing tools

These third parties are only permitted to use your information as necessary to provide services to us and are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security measures.

We may also disclose information if required to do so by law.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights Under Colorado Law

If you are a Colorado resident, you have rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), including the right to:

  • Access the personal data we have about you

  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Opt out of targeted advertising or certain non-essential data processing

Opt-Out Requests

Colorado residents have the right to opt out of certain uses of their personal data, including marketing communications and non-essential data processing.

To submit an opt-out request, please email sara@saraherkesphoto.com with the subject line “Privacy Opt-Out.” In your message, please let us know what you would like to opt out of (for example, marketing emails, analytics tools, or retention of your personal information).

We will respond to and honor verified opt-out requests within a reasonable timeframe and as required by applicable law.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

Sara Herkes Photography and Design LLC
Email: sara@saraherkesphoto.com
Website: www.saraherkesphoto.com