Privacy Policy

Who we are

PixTease Boudoir is a boudoir photography business operated by Mimi Andries, located in Des Plaines, Illinois. This website—https://pixtease.com—is dedicated to sharing information, showcasing our work, and allowing users to contact us or book sessions. For any questions about this privacy policy, please email us at contact@pixtease.com.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email, phone number, and address when filling out contact or booking forms.
  • Booking Data: Preferences, selected packages, and session-related details.
  • Payment Information: Handled via third-party providers (e.g., PayPal). We do not store card numbers or full payment details.
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser info, referring websites, time spent on pages (via analytics tools and Meta Pixel).
  • Cookies: Used for website performance and ad tracking. See below for more detail.
  • Photographic Content: Images from your session, only shared publicly with your consent via signed release.

We use collected data for:

  • Providing and improving our services
  • Processing transactions and payments
  • Communicating with you about your inquiries, appointments, and promotions
  • Enhancing website functionality and user experience
  • Ensuring security and fraud prevention
  • Maintaining records of your communication preferences and consent
  • Provide you with services and respond to inquiries.
  • Manage session scheduling and deliver client communications.
  • Improve our website, marketing, and service experience.

Text Message Program Terms & Conditions

By opting into our SMS messaging services, you agree to receive text messages related to our services, including appointment reminders, customer support, and important updates.

Opt-In & Consent:

• You will only receive messages if you have explicitly opted in
• We maintain timestamped records of all opt-in actions
• We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and all applicable laws

Opt-Out Instructions:

• You can cancel SMS notifications at any time by replying “STOP”
• You will receive a final confirmation message, and no further messages will be sent unless you re-opt in
• All opt-out requests are processed immediately.

Message Frequency & Content:

• Message frequency varies based on your interactions with our business
• Messages will be directly related to the services you have requested
• We do not send promotional content without specific consent

Help & Support:

• Reply “HELP” for assistance or contact us at {{location.email}}
• Customer support is available during regular business hours

Carrier Information:

• Standard message and data rates may apply
• Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages
• Supported carriers include AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and most regional carriers

SMS Data Protection Statement

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

We implement strict data protection measures to safeguard your SMS opt-in information and consent records.

Comments

Our site does not currently allow comments from visitors, so no comment data is collected.

Media

Visitors cannot upload images or media to the site. Clients who share files or images (e.g., for inspiration) do so through secure links or private correspondence.

Contact Forms

We collect the information you submit (name, email, message, and phone number, if included). Submissions are stored securely and retained for up to 12 months for customer service purposes. They are not used for marketing unless you opt in.

Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. We use them for:

  • Site functionality (e.g., navigation, form retention)
  • Facebook/Meta Pixel tracking for advertising
  • Google Analytics for usage stats

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

Analytics

We use:

You can opt out of tracking via your browser or through Google’s opt-out tools.

Who We Share Your Data With

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Contact form entries: 12 months
  • Client records (session details, contracts): 7 years for business compliance
  • Payment records: 7–10 years (via PayPal)
  • Marketing opt-in emails: Until you unsubscribe
  • Images shared with consent: Indefinitely, unless you revoke consent

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

You may request:

  • Access to your personal data
  • Correction of incorrect or outdated information
  • Deletion of your data (unless required for business/legal reasons)
  • To withdraw consent for marketing at any time

To request any of the above, email us at: contact@pixtease.com

Where Your Data Is Sent

Your data may be stored or processed outside the EU (e.g., in the U.S.) via services like Dubsado, Google, or PayPal. All third-party providers we use are committed to secure data transfer under appropriate frameworks (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

How We Protect Your Data

  • Our platforms (Dubsado, PayPal) use encryption and secure servers.
  • Only authorized personnel can access client records.
  • We do not store sensitive payment data on our servers.
  • We monitor for vulnerabilities and update software regularly.

What Data Breach Procedures We Have in Place

In the event of a data breach:

  • We will notify affected users within 72 hours.
  • We will report to relevant authorities if required.
  • We will investigate, contain, and document the breach.

What Third Parties We Receive Data From

We may receive anonymized advertising and analytics data via Meta and Google. No personally identifiable information is collected without your direct interaction.

What Automated Decision-Making and/or Profiling We Do

We do not use your data for automated decision-making or credit profiling. Any marketing personalization is based on general behavior (e.g., pages visited), not identity.

Industry Regulatory Disclosure Requirements

As a small business operating in the U.S., we comply with CCPA and basic GDPR principles, including transparency, consent, and the right to access/delete your data.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, posts, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor had visited the other website directly.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party platforms such as:

PixTease Boudoir is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external websites.

Contact Information for Privacy Concerns

Mimi Andries
PixTease Boudoir
📧 contact@pixtease.com
📍 Des Plaines, IL