Website users Privacy Policy

Effective for all users within the United States, including the State of Arizona and other states counties
Aragast (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of users who visit our website and submit personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, how we store it, and the rights available to users under U.S. federal and state privacy laws.


1. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of personal information when the user voluntarily submits a form on our website:

1.1. Personal Identifiable Information (PII)

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Business name (optional)
• Address or location of the shooting
• Project description or inquiry message

1.2. Automatically Collected Data
We may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited on the website
• Time spent on the site
• Referring sources

We do not collect sensitive information (SSN, financial data, etc.).

2. How We Use Personal Information
Personal data is used exclusively for:

• Responding to inquiries
• Preparing estimates, proposals, and project information
• Communicating regarding the user’s request
• Maintaining internal business records
• Improving website performance
• Ensuring security and preventing fraud

We do not sell personal information and do not use it for targeted advertising unless explicitly permitted.


3. Legal Basis for Data Processing (U.S. Requirements)
While U.S. federal law does not require identification of legal basis like the EU GDPR, Aragast follows industry-standard transparency guidelines:

• Consent — when the user submits a form
• Legitimate business interest — communication, analytics, site improvement
• Legal obligation — if required by law or court order

4. Data Storage & Security
4.1. Storage
Personal information is stored in secure systems, including:

• Google Workspace (Drive, Gmail, Sheets)
• Internal company software and databases
• Internal company devices

4.2. Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures, including:

• Encrypted cloud storage
• Restricted employee access
• Account protection and authentication

We comply with Arizona Revised Statutes § 18-551 (Arizona data security law).
However, no internet-based storage system can guarantee 100% security.


5. Data Retention
We retain personal information for up to 36 months from the date of submission unless:

• the user becomes an active client, or
• longer retention is required by law.

Users may request early deletion (Section 8).


6. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.
We may only share information in the following cases:

• With service providers necessary for business operations (cloud storage provider, website hosting)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the rights and safety of ARAGAST IMAGE STUDIO LLC or its customers

We do not share information with advertisers.


7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website may use:

• Basic cookies
• Analytics tools (Google Analytics or similar)

Users can disable cookies in their browser settings.
We do not engage in targeted advertising without explicit consent.


8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your state of residence, users may:

• Request access to their data
• Request deletion
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request information about how data is processed
• Withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be sent to: info@aragast-imagestudio.com .

We respond within 30 days, as required by standard U.S. privacy practices. Residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah have additional rights under state privacy laws; we honor such requests.


9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under the age of 13, in compliance with COPPA (Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act).


10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.


11. Contact Information
For privacy-related questions or requests, contact listed on website www.aragast-imagestudio.com

Company: ARAGAST IMAGE STUDIO LLC
State of Registration: Arizona
Registered Agent Address (Not for visits):
4539 N 22nd Street, Suite R, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA