Privacy Policy | MG Photographers

Privacy Policy – MG Photographers

Effective Date: October 20, 2026
Last Updated: October 20, 2026

Introduction

MG Photographers (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Matt Miarka and Gianna Miarka, provides wedding, engagement, and related photography services. Our website is located at https://www.mgphotographers.com (and related pages).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, submit an inquiry, book services, or interact with our ads. By using our site, you agree to the practices described here.

Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

Information you provide directly: Name, email address, phone number, wedding/event details (date, venue, approximate guest count, preferences), messages, and any other details you include in contact forms, inquiry forms, booking communications, or emails.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we (and our partners) automatically collect certain technical and usage data, including IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, referring URLs, clickstream data, and interactions with the site.
Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies, pixels, web beacons, and similar tools (see the Cookies & Tracking section below).

We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of information (such as health, financial account numbers beyond what a payment processor handles, or biometric data) through our website forms or Meta tools.

How We Use Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries, provide quotes, book and deliver photography services, and communicate about your event.
Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services.
Send marketing communications (with your consent or where permitted by law); you can opt out at any time.
Analyze website performance and usage trends.
Measure and improve the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns, including on Meta platforms (Facebook and Instagram).
Create and optimize audiences for advertising (including retargeting and lookalike audiences).
Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Cookies, Tracking Technologies, and Meta Pixel

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies:

Essential/strictly necessary cookies – Required for basic site functionality.
Analytics cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the site (for example, via Google Analytics or similar tools, if enabled).
Advertising and marketing cookies/pixels – Used to measure ad performance, deliver relevant ads, and build audiences.

Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Tools

We use Meta Business Tools, including the Meta Pixel (and potentially related tools such as the Conversions API). The Meta Pixel is a piece of code that collects information about your visits to our website, including pages viewed, actions taken (such as form submissions or other events), browser and device information, and IP address. This information is transmitted to Meta Platforms, Inc. (and, where applicable, Meta Platforms Ireland Limited).

Meta may use this data to:

Measure the performance of our ads and attribute conversions.
Show you ads on Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta properties (including retargeting ads to people who have visited our site).
Help us build Custom Audiences and Lookalike Audiences.
Improve ad relevance and measurement.

If you are logged into Facebook or Instagram, Meta may associate this activity with your account. We may also use Advanced Matching features that send hashed (non-readable) versions of information such as email or phone number to improve matching accuracy.

Your choices regarding Meta and advertising cookies:

Adjust your ad preferences in your Facebook/Instagram account settings: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads (or the equivalent in the app).
Use industry opt-out tools: Digital Advertising Alliance (https://optout.aboutads.info/) or Network Advertising Initiative (https://optout.networkadvertising.org/).
Manage cookies through your browser settings (note that blocking all cookies may affect site functionality).
Where we display a cookie consent banner, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies.

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, sharing data with Meta (and similar partners) for cross-context behavioral advertising may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under certain state laws (such as the California Consumer Privacy Act / CPRA). You can opt out of such sharing using the methods above or by contacting us.

How We Share Information

We may share information with:

Service providers that help us operate the business (website hosting such as Wix, email services, payment processors, analytics providers).
Meta Platforms, Inc. for advertising and measurement purposes as described above.
Other advertising or analytics partners, if used.
Legal authorities when required by law, to protect rights, or in connection with a business transfer.

We require service providers to protect information consistent with this policy. We do not sell or rent your personal information to unrelated third parties for their own marketing.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to provide services, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, resolve disputes, and meet legal requirements. Inquiry and booking data is typically kept for the duration of our business relationship and a reasonable period afterward for records and tax purposes. Pixel and analytics data is generally retained according to the practices of the relevant platforms (Meta retains certain event data for limited periods).

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you.
Opt out of marketing emails (use the unsubscribe link or contact us).
Opt out of certain data sharing for advertising (see Meta and cookies section above).
For California residents: rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of the sale/sharing of personal information. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

To exercise rights or ask questions, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity. Illinois residents may also have certain disclosure rights under applicable state law regarding categories of information collected and shared.

Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

International Transfers

Our business is based in the United States (Illinois / Chicago area). Information may be processed and stored in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate. By using the site, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” and “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

MG Photographers
Matt & Gianna Miarka
Bartlett / Chicago, Illinois area
Website: https://www.mgphotographers.com
Email: hello@mgphotographers.com
Instagram: @mgphoto.chi

For privacy-related requests, please email us with the subject line “Privacy Request.”