PRIVACY POLICY

Nicole Gesmondi Photographer, LLC
Last Updated: April 2, 2026

Nicole Gesmondi Photographer, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at https://www.nicolegesmondi.com or submit an inquiry through our contact form.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

We collect information in two ways: information you provide directly, and information collected automatically when you visit our website.

A. Information You Provide Directly

When you submit our contact form, we collect the following:

– First and last name
– Email address
– Phone number
– Service(s) you are interested in (Wedding, Headshots, Boudoir, Family, Seasonal Limited Sessions, Engagement, or Proposals)
– Any additional details you choose to share in your message (such as event dates, venue, or other relevant information)

We only collect this information when you voluntarily submit it to us. You are not required to provide this information to browse our website.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This may include:

– Your IP address
– Browser type and version
– Device type and operating system
– Pages visited and time spent on each page
– Referring to the website or source
– Clicks, scrolls, and mouse movements (via Microsoft Clarity — see Section 4)
– General geographic location (city/region level, based on IP address)

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

– To respond to your inquiry and communicate with you about our photography services
– To determine whether we are available for your requested date and service
– To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve the user experience
– To analyze website traffic and performance through Google Analytics
– To identify usability issues and understand visitor behavior through Microsoft Clarity

We do not use your information for email marketing or promotional campaigns. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party.

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking tools to analyze site usage and improve the visitor experience. Below is a description of the specific tools we use.

A. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time on site, traffic sources, and general location. This data is aggregated and used to help us understand and improve our website.

Google Analytics may transfer data to servers in the United States. Google’s data practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

B. Microsoft Clarity

We use Microsoft Clarity, a behavioral analytics tool provided by Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft Clarity records anonymized session data, including mouse movements, clicks, and scrolling behavior, to help us identify how visitors interact with our website. This data is used solely to improve usability and site performance.

Microsoft Clarity may use cookies and local storage to collect this data. Microsoft’s data practices are governed by the Microsoft Privacy Statement, available at https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement.

By using our website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Microsoft Clarity in the manner and for the purposes described above.

C. Managing Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website. Most browsers allow you to:

– View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
– Block third-party cookies
– Block cookies from specific websites
– Block all cookies
– Delete all cookies when you close your browser

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, refer to your browser’s help documentation.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

– Service Providers: We use third-party tools (Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity) that receive anonymized usage data as described in Section 4. These providers are contractually bound to use data only for the services they provide to us.
– Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal process, such as a court order or government request.
– Protection of Rights: We may disclose information if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Nicole Gesmondi Photographer, LLC, our clients, or others.

We retain contact form submissions for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which they were submitted — typically for the duration of our communication and any resulting client relationship. Anonymized website usage data collected through Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity is retained in accordance with those platforms’ respective data retention policies.

If you would like us to delete your information, please contact us using the information in Section 9.

As a resident of Rhode Island, you may have certain rights under the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act, including the right to:

– Know what personal data we have collected about you
– Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
– Request correction of inaccurate personal data
– Request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions
– Opt out of the sale of your personal data (we do not sell personal data)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to exercise your privacy rights, or would like to request deletion of your information, please contact us:

Nicole Gesmondi Photographer, LLC
1104 Bald Hill Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 889-3686
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.nicolegesmondi.com