Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10/10/2024
At Erik on the Shore, your privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and disclose your personal information when you engage with our photography services, visit our website, or use our client galleries hosted on Pixieset. By using our services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
1.1 Personal Information
When you book a session, order prints, or download images from your gallery, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing address
Shipping address
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment gateways)
1.2 Usage Data
We may collect information about how you access and use our website or Pixieset galleries. This may include:
IP address
Browser type
Device type (mobile or desktop)
Pages visited on our website
Referring/exit pages
Time spent on each page
Date and time of access
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons) to enhance user experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device to collect information about your preferences and how you interact with our site and Pixieset galleries. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the website may not function properly.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information collected for the following purposes:
2.1 To Provide Services
Process bookings, payments, and deliver digital galleries
Communicate with you about your session, gallery updates, and products
Fulfill orders for prints and other products purchased through Pixieset
2.2 Marketing and Communications
With your consent, we may send promotional emails about new services, special offers, or updates related to Erik on the Shore. You can opt out of these emails at any time.
2.3 Improve Our Website and Services
Analyze usage data to improve the functionality of our website and client galleries
Monitor and troubleshoot any issues related to website performance or security
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information under the following circumstances:
3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party providers to deliver services, including:
Pixieset: For hosting client galleries, processing payments, and fulfilling print orders.
Payment Processors: Such as PayPal or Stripe, to securely process payments.
Print Vendors: To fulfill orders of physical products (prints, albums, etc.).
These providers have their own privacy policies governing the use of your personal information.
3.2 Legal Obligations
We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests by public authorities.
3.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will notify you of any such change, and your personal data will be protected as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
4. Data Security
We take appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption on our website
Restricted access to personal data by employees and contractors
Secure payment gateways for processing financial information
Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Your client galleries will remain accessible for a period specified (typically 30 days), after which they may be archived or deleted unless you request extended access.
6. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Correction: Request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
Deletion: Request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
Restriction: Request restrictions on how we process your personal data.
Portability: Request that your personal data be transferred to another service provider.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [Your Contact Email]. We may require verification of your identity before responding to such requests.
7. Third-Party Links
Our website and client galleries may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., social media platforms or vendors). This Privacy Policy applies only to our services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we discover that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. Continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Erik on the Shore
ericmh44@gmail.com