Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2/21/2025

At Hammerhead Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use,¹ and share your personal information.

Information We Collect:

We may collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information:² This may include your name, contact information (email address, phone number,³ postal address), and any other information you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you inquire about our services, book a session, or subscribe to our newsletter.
• Session Information: Like most websites, we automatically collect information about your visit, including your IP address, browser type, referring website, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This information helps us⁴ understand website traffic and improve user experience.
• Payment Information: If you make a purchase, we collect payment information necessary to process the transaction. We utilize secure third-party payment processors, and we do not store your credit card details on our servers. ( It is crucial to be accurate here. If you do store any payment info, you must disclose that and how you secure it.)
• Photographs: Naturally, we collect the photographs taken during your photography session.

How We Use Your Information:

We may use your information for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: To fulfill your requests for photography services, including scheduling, communication, image delivery, and customer support.
• Communication: To contact you regarding your bookings, inquiries, or to send you updates about our services (only if you have opted in to receive them).
• Marketing (Only with Explicit Consent): We will never use your photographs or personal information for marketing purposes without your express, written consent. If we wish to feature your photos in our portfolio, on social media, or in other marketing materials, we will contact you separately and request your permission in writing.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Improving Our Website: To analyze website usage and improve its functionality and user experience.

Sharing Your Information:

• With Your Written Permission: We will only share your photographs or personal information with third parties if we have your explicit, written consent to do so. This includes sharing with labs for printing, vendors for specific products (e.g., albums), or for any other purpose.
• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with website hosting, data analysis, payment processing, and other services. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purposes⁵ we specify. They are not permitted to use your photos for their own marketing.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request.

Your Rights:

• Access and Correction: You have the right to access and correct your personal information. Please contact us if you would like to review or update your information.⁶
• Withdrawal of Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent for us to use your photographs or personal information at any time. However, please note that withdrawing consent may affect our ability to provide you with⁷ certain services.
• Data Retention: We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer⁸ retention period is required by law.⁹

Security:

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission¹⁰ over the internet is completely secure.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective¹¹ date.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy,¹² please contact us at:

[Your Photography Business Name]

[Your Email Address]

[Your Phone Number]