Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

Shayne Skower Photography ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you contact us through our contact form, we may collect:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number (optional)
  • Message content
  • Print preferences and specifications

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for:

  • Responding to your inquiries and requests
  • Processing print orders and custom requests
  • Providing customer support
  • Improving our website and services
  • Analyzing website usage and trends
  • Complying with legal obligations

Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except:

  • With your explicit consent
  • To comply with legal requirements
  • To protect our rights and safety
  • To trusted service providers who assist in operating our website (such as Formspree for contact forms)

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Contact form submissions are typically retained for 2 years unless you request deletion.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Data Controller: Shayne Skower Photography