Privacy Policy

Who we are

Ruchie Landau Photography is operated by Wolf Landau, sole proprietor. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information in connection with this website (sms.ruchielandau.com) and our SMS messaging program.

By using this website, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms & Conditions.

Information we collect

We keep the information we collect to a minimum.

• Information you provide. If you sign up for text messages, we collect the mobile phone number you enter and a record of your consent, including the date and time it was given.
• Booking information. If you book a photography session, we collect the details you share with us in order to plan and deliver that session.
• Basic technical information. Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically records standard request information such as IP address, browser type, and pages requested. This is used to keep the site running securely and reliably.

This website does not use advertising trackers, analytics pixels, or third-party marketing scripts.

How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• send the text messages you have signed up to receive;
• confirm bookings, send session reminders, and let you know about scheduling changes;
• respond to your questions and provide customer support;
• keep records of SMS consent and opt-out requests, as required for compliance; and
• operate, secure, and improve this website.

SMS Messaging Privacy

How your mobile number is used

The mobile phone number you provide is used only to operate the Ruchie Landau Photography SMS messaging program — that is, to send you booking confirmations, photography session reminders, scheduling changes, and booking-related customer support messages.

The consent, or opt-in, information you provide is used solely to deliver the messaging service you requested and to keep a record demonstrating that you agreed to receive those messages.

What we never do

• We do not sell mobile phone numbers or SMS consent information.
• We do not rent mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in or consent information.
• We do not share mobile phone numbers or SMS opt-in or consent information with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.
• We do not use your mobile number to send advertising, promotions, or newsletters.

Service providers

To actually deliver text messages we use a messaging service provider that transmits messages on our behalf, and mobile carriers deliver them to your phone. These providers may only process your information to deliver messages for us. They are not permitted to sell it or to use it for their own marketing.

Your choices

• Message frequency varies.
• Message and data rates may apply.
• You may reply STOP to any Ruchie Landau Photography text message at any time to unsubscribe.
• You may reply HELP to any Ruchie Landau Photography text message for help.
• Consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing or booking photography services.

When information is shared

We do not sell or rent your personal information, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing.

We share information only in these limited situations:

• Service providers acting on our behalf. Companies that host this website or deliver our text messages may process information strictly to provide those services to us, under our instructions.
• Legal requirements. We may disclose information if required by law, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

Nothing in this section permits the sale, rental, or marketing-related sharing of mobile phone numbers or SMS consent information. Those are never shared for marketing or promotional purposes, by us or by anyone else.

How long we keep information

We keep information only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected. SMS consent and opt-out records are retained so we can show that a person agreed to receive messages and so we can honor unsubscribe requests. If you unsubscribe, we keep a record of that request so you are not messaged again.

Security

This website is served over an encrypted HTTPS connection, and we take reasonable steps to protect the information we hold. No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's privacy

This website and the SMS messaging program are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us so we can remove it.

Your choices and requests

You may unsubscribe from text messages at any time by replying STOP to any Ruchie Landau Photography message, and you may reply HELP to any message for assistance.

You may also ask us to correct or delete the information we hold about you. To make a request, contact us using the details below.

Contact us

Ruchie Landau Photography, operated by Wolf Landau, sole proprietor.

• Email: rhoffmanstudios@gmail.com
• Phone: 845‑213‑0776
• Website: www.ruchielandau.com

Contacting us by email or phone is for support and questions. It does not sign you up for text messages — SMS sign-up happens only through the form on our SMS Messaging page.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Any change will continue to respect the SMS commitments described above.