Charlie Cotugno, Owner of Charles Cotugno Photography

Privacy Policy

We Value Your Privacy

This privacy policy applies to the use of all our web properties, including this site.

Log Files and Cookies

This website utilizes industry standard analytics packages which gather limited information on visitors to our website automatically and stores this anonymous information in server log files. This information may include IP addresses, browser type, basic IP information, referring pages, operating system used, and date/time stamps. This information does not identify individual users; it is used only for site administration, as well as for analysis of website usage and trends.

Additionally, cookies may be used to provide easier and faster access to website features such as logins and/or repeat visits.  Cookies are very small text files that are stored on personal computers for reference purposes. We do not store in cookies to any personally identifiable information in cookies.

Links to Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to other sites that are not controlled in any way by us. Please be aware when you click on any such links, we are not responsible for the privacy practices and/or policies of any website other than our own. Consequently, we strongly suggest that you review the privacy policy of every website you visit, whether or not they are linked to by our site.

Registration and Use of Personal Information

Registration is not required to use or access this website. However, we may make forums, blogs, message boards, or similar features available to our visitors. You may be asked to register for using these features, particularly if you wish to leave comments or publish content.

Please note that if you post comments or articles to any forum, blog or message board on this site, any personally identifiable information you provide in those comments or articles may be read, collated and used by anyone viewing them. As such, we are not responsible for personally identifiable information you may choose to make available through these channels.

Analytics

Who We Share Your Data with and How Long We Retain Your Data

For marketing purposes, our website collects data about website visits. This data does not identify individual visitors. We view the data in aggregate in our website statistics to better understand how visitors find our website, what pages they visit, what type of device is used, etc. We use this information to make our site easier to find in search engines, relevant to your questions, easy to view on the types of devices that are most often used to view our site, and more. The data we collect is accessed by our staff and marketing vendors to improve our website experience. We do not collect information that identifies specific individuals. Data is never sold, leased, or lent to anyone, ever. Aggregated visit data is kept indefinitely.

Google Analytics™ Website Analytics

We use the Google Analytics™ website analytics service to help us analyze how visitors use this website and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. Google Analytics uses cookies and web beacons to track your use of this website. It transmits this information and stores it on its systems. Google uses this information to compile aggregated reports for us. These reports do not contain any personally identifiable information.

In addition, we have enabled the Advertising Features option in Google Analytics. It allows us to match aggregate demographics and interests data with onsite behavior. Learn more about how Google uses data collected from this site and how to opt out of the data collection process.

Security

We follow accepted industry standards to protect any personal information you have provided to us. However, please be aware that no method of electronic storage can ever be 100% secure. Therefore, as is the case with any organization – we are not in a position to guarantee the absolute security of your information.

You may submit any questions you may have about our security procedures by emailing us.

Legal Disclaimer

We reserve the right to disclose your personally identifiable information as required by law and when we believe that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights and/or to comply with a judicial proceeding, court order, or legal process served on our website.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this privacy policy, please free to contact us.