Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2015

As a professional photographer, your privacy is important to us. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data. By using our website and services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal data to provide and improve our services. Below is an overview of the types of data we collect:

  • Personal Data: When you contact us, book a session, or sign up for our newsletter, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, and any other information you provide through forms or interactions on our website.

  • Email Marketing Data: If you subscribe to our newsletter or opt-in to receive marketing communications, we collect your email address for email marketing purposes.

  • Usage Information: We may collect non-personal data such as IP addresses, browser types, device information, and website activity (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the website). This data helps us understand user behavior and improve our website and services.

2. How We Use Your Data

  • Email Marketing: We may use your email address to send you marketing emails, newsletters, promotions, and updates about our photography services. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.

  • Providing Services: We use your personal information to fulfill photography services, including contacting you for bookings, processing orders, delivering products, and sending invoices.

  • Improving Services: We use the data we collect to improve our website, enhance our services, and optimize the user experience.

  • Legal Compliance: We may use your personal information to comply with legal obligations, respond to legal requests, or protect our rights and property.

3. User Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal data. These include:

  • Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to correct any inaccuracies in that information.

  • Withdrawal of Consent: You may withdraw your consent for email marketing at any time. To unsubscribe, simply click the unsubscribe link in any marketing email we send.

  • Deletion: You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to any legal obligations or legitimate business interests that require us to retain it.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

4. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and have implemented reasonable security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

  • Data Storage: We store personal information securely using industry-standard technologies and processes.

  • Third-Party Access: We may share your personal data with trusted third parties (such as payment processors or service providers) for the purpose of fulfilling our services. These third parties are obligated to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

5. Legal Compliance

  • Applicable Laws: We comply with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the CAN-SPAM Act, among others.

  • Privacy Policy Updates: We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

Example Clauses

  • "We collect your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us through our website."

  • "We use your email address to send you marketing emails, including newsletters, promotions, and updates."

  • "You can unsubscribe from our email list at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails."

  • "We take reasonable security measures to protect your personal information."

  • "We comply with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and CAN-SPAM."

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: info@sheridaraephotography.ca
Phone: 250-217-1951
Website: https://www.sheridaraephotography.ca

By using our services or providing your personal information, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.