Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 5, 2026

At BEST IN CT Photography and Dariusz Terepka Photography, privacy is more than a legal obligation—it is an essential part of the trust our clients place in us. Whether you are commissioning a family portrait, documenting your wedding, celebrating a milestone, or investing in professional branding imagery, we are committed to protecting your personal information with the same level of care and professionalism that defines every photographic experience we create.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you visit our website, inquire about our services, or become a client.




Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us, request information, book a session, or subscribe to our communications, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing address (when applicable)
  • Event or session information
  • Preferred dates and locations
  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide

Information Collected Automatically

Like most professionally managed websites, we automatically collect certain technical information including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Time zone
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed
  • Website interactions
  • Cookies and similar technologies

This information helps us improve your experience and maintain the security and performance of our website.




How We Use Your Information

Your information is collected solely to provide an exceptional client experience.

We may use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Schedule photography sessions
  • Prepare proposals and contracts
  • Process invoices and payments
  • Deliver online galleries
  • Provide customer support
  • Communicate regarding upcoming sessions
  • Send studio updates, promotions, or seasonal offerings when you have chosen to receive them
  • Improve our website, services, and client experience
  • Protect against fraud or unauthorized activity
  • Comply with legal and contractual obligations

We never sell your personal information.




Our Commitment to Confidentiality

Many of our clients—including families, professionals, executives, public figures, and private individuals—choose our studio because of our commitment to discretion.

We treat all personal information with strict confidentiality and maintain appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.




Sharing Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Your information is shared only when necessary to provide our services through carefully selected partners, including:

  • Secure website hosting
  • Client gallery delivery platforms
  • Contract and invoicing services
  • Payment processing providers
  • Analytics providers that help improve website performance

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to maintain appropriate security standards.

We may also disclose information when required by applicable law or to protect our legal rights.




Photography, Image Usage & Model Releases

Photography naturally involves the creation of visual content.

Every client maintains complete control over how their images may be used according to the terms outlined within their Photography Agreement and, where applicable, their signed Model Release.

We do not publish photographs of our clients for advertising, portfolio display, social media, publications, or marketing purposes without the appropriate contractual authorization.

For many clients, complete privacy is requested and fully respected.




Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and understand visitor behavior.

These technologies may help us:

  • Improve website performance
  • Remember preferences
  • Measure traffic
  • Better understand how visitors interact with our content

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although certain features of the website may not function as intended.




Connecticut Privacy Rights

If you are a Connecticut resident, you have rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA), including the right to:

  • Access the personal information we maintain about you
  • Correct inaccurate personal information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and contractual obligations)
  • Request information regarding how your data is processed

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.




Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Maintain client records
  • Meet contractual obligations
  • Satisfy accounting, tax, insurance, or legal requirements

Photography galleries, contracts, invoices, and related communications may be retained for archival and business continuity purposes unless deletion is requested where legally permissible.




Data Security

Protecting client information is a priority.

While no method of electronic transmission or online storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we employ commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect your information throughout its lifecycle.



Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Once you leave our website, their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing personal information.




Updates to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. The most current version will always be available on this website.




Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us.

BEST IN CT Photography

Dariusz Terepka Photography

Privacy Compliance

199 Elm Street

Fairfield, Connecticut 06824

Email: dariusz@bestinct.com

Instagram: @197elmstudio