Privacy Policy for The Wacky Photo Booth

Last updated: December 2025

At The Wacky Photo Booth, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when interacting with our website: https://www.thewackyphotobooth.com.

By using our website, you agree to the terms described in this policy.

1. Who We Are

The Wacky Photo Booth is an event photography and photo booth service based in Orange County, California.
Our website address is: https://www.thewackyphotobooth.com.

If you have questions about this policy, you may contact us at:
📧 hello@thewackyphotobooth.com

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily submit, such as:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Event details (date, venue, type of event)
Messages through contact forms

B. Comments

If visitors leave comments on the site, we collect:

The data shown in the comments form
IP address
Browser user-agent (used for spam detection)

An anonymized string created from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to determine if you use it. Their privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/.
After approval, your profile image may be visible in the context of your comment.

C. Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, please avoid including EXIF location data. Visitors may be able to extract location details from downloadable images.

D. Cookies

We use cookies to:

Remember your name, email, and website if you leave a comment
Keep your login session active (for administrators)
Store display preferences

Cookies may be used for site functionality, analytics, and advertising purposes, including measuring website performance and delivering relevant advertisements. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly.

E. Embedded Content

Pages on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, social posts, etc.).
Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited the external website directly. These sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Respond to inquiries and provide customer service
Prepare quotes and booking details
Improve the website’s user experience
Detect and prevent spam or security issues
Send updates or promotional messages (only if you opt-in)

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Analytics & Advertising Technologies

We use third-party analytics and advertising services to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve our marketing efforts. These services may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, device type, browser information, IP address, and referral source.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about how visitors use the site. The information generated may be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

We use this data to analyze website performance, improve user experience, and measure marketing effectiveness. You can learn how Google uses data collected from sites that use its services by reviewing Google’s privacy policy.

Meta (Facebook) Pixel

This website uses the Meta Pixel, a service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. The Meta Pixel allows us to measure the effectiveness of Facebook and Instagram advertising and to deliver ads that are relevant to users.

The Meta Pixel may collect information such as page views, interactions with website content, IP address, browser type, and device information. This information may be used by Meta in accordance with its own privacy policies.

4. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share data only in the following cases:

Spam detection tools (e.g., Akismet or similar services)
Email service providers used for contact form delivery
Payment processors if you make a purchase (they do not share your full financial details with us)
Password reset requests include the requester’s IP address

We do not share your data with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

5. How Long We Retain Your Information

Comments: Retained indefinitely to allow automatic approval of future comments.
Contact form submissions: Retained for customer service and booking history.
User accounts (if any): You may view, edit, or delete your information at any time (except username).

6. Your Rights Over Your Data

California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, use, and share. You also have the right to request deletion or correction of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

We do not sell personal information. However, certain data collected through cookies and tracking technologies may be considered “sharing” under California law for advertising purposes.

You may opt out of this sharing by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us directly.

To exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at:
📧 info@thewackyphotobooth.com

You may request:

An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
Correction of your information
Deletion of your data

This does not include data required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.

To request any of these actions, contact us at:
📧 info@thewackyphotobooth.com

7. Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.

8. Security Measures

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

SSL encryption
Secure hosting
Limited access to personal data

However, no online transmission is 100% secure. By using our website, you acknowledge this limitation.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will always be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy requests, please contact:

The Wacky Photo Booth
📧 Email: info@thewackyphotobooth.com
📍 Orange County, CA