Privacy Policy

Effective date: 08/14/2026

Christopher Frakes ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website christopherfrakes.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect from visitors, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

Who we are

Christopher Frakes is a photography and videography business based in Alexandria, Virginia. If you have any questions about this policy or your information, you can reach us at studio@christopherfrakes.com

Information we collect

Information you provide. When you fill out a contact form, request a quote, or otherwise reach out to us, we collect the information you choose to give us — typically your name, email address, phone number, and any details you include in your message.

Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, the pages you view, the links you click, and the date and time of your visit. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies (see below).

Cookies and tracking technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the Site and to measure the performance of our advertising. Specifically, we use:

  • Google Analytics, which helps us understand site traffic and how visitors interact with our pages.

  • Google Ads conversion tracking, which helps us measure the effectiveness of our online advertising (for example, whether a visitor who clicked one of our ads later contacted us).

These tools may set cookies on your device and collect information such as your IP address and browsing activity. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, and you can opt out of Google Analytics using Google's browser opt-out add-on. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the Site function.

How we use your information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide the services you request;

  • Send you quotes, proposals, and follow-up communications related to your inquiry;

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site;

  • Measure and improve the performance of our advertising; and

  • Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information.

How we share your information

We share information only with the third-party service providers that help us run our business and website — for example, our website host, email provider, and Google (for analytics and advertising). These providers may access your information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect it.

We may also disclose information if required to do so by law, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Third-party links

The Site may contain links to other websites (such as social media profiles or portfolio platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Data retention

We keep the information you provide for as long as needed to respond to your inquiry and, where relevant, to maintain a record of our business relationship, unless a longer retention period is required by law. You may request that we delete your information at any time (see below).

Your rights and choices

You may:

  • Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you;

  • Ask us to correct or delete your personal information; or

  • Ask us to stop sending you marketing communications at any time.

To make any of these requests, email us at studio@christopherfrakes.com. Depending on where you live (for example, Virginia, California, or the EU/UK), you may have additional rights under applicable privacy laws. We will honor those rights to the extent they apply.

Data security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Effective date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:

Christopher Frakes christopherfrakes.com - studio@christopherfrakes.com