Privacy Policy - Elise Hurst Photography

1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection

At Elise Hurst Photography, accessible via elisehurstphotography.com, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to protecting the personal data we process and to upholding your rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We value transparency and integrity in how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal information collected through our website, services, products, and communications, including through elisehurstphotography.com. Elise Hurst Photography acts as the “Data Controller” of your personal data, meaning we determine the purposes and means of processing your personal information. If you have any questions regarding this policy or your data, please contact us at [email protected].

3. Categories of Data Processed

We collect and process the following categories of personal data:

Usage Data
Includes information about your interactions with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, referring URLs, date/time stamps, session duration, and general geographic location.

Account Data
Includes identifiers such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided when creating an account, booking sessions, or purchasing products through elisehurstphotography.com.

Profile Data
Includes information such as your preferences, purchase history, photography style choices, and behavioral patterns relating to your interaction with our site and services.

Communication Data
Includes the content and metadata of communications you send us, such as contact forms, emails, support inquiries, and service requests.

Technical Data
Includes device details such as device type, operating system, internet service provider, display resolution, and browser configuration used to access our website.

Transaction Data
Includes payment-related information such as billing address, payment methods, transaction amounts, and delivery data (pertaining to the fulfillment of purchases such as digital or physical photographic products).

Preference Data
Includes expressed marketing and communication preferences as well as product interests, including opt-in consents and response history related to newsletters or promotional campaigns.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process your information in accordance with the applicable legal bases under GDPR and other privacy laws, including:

– Consent: When you voluntarily provide data or expressly consent to specific uses (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
– Contractual Necessity: When processing is needed to fulfill a contract or request (e.g., bookings, orders).
– Legitimate Interests: When processing supports operational needs (e.g., analytics, service improvement), provided it does not override your rights.
– Legal Obligation: Where we are bound to comply with applicable legal requirements (e.g., tax, fraud detection).

5. Your Rights

You have the following rights under GDPR and, where applicable, the CCPA:

– Right of Access: Obtain a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
– Right to Restriction: Limit how your data is processed pending verification or legal claims.
– Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
– CCPA Rights: California residents may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected, request deletion of their personal data, and opt out of the sale (if relevant) of personal information.

To exercise any of your rights, please contact [email protected]. We will respond to all requests in accordance with applicable laws.

6. Security Measures

We implement a variety of technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information, including but not limited to:

– Encryption of data in transit and at rest where applicable.
– Access controls to ensure only authorized individuals access sensitive information.
– Regular backups and server-side protections against unauthorized access or data loss.
– Staff training on privacy, confidentiality, and data handling protocols.

7. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. Where we transfer data internationally, we rely on appropriate legal safeguards, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission and ensuring compliance with regional data protection standards.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

– Usage and Technical Data: up to 24 months for analytics purposes.
– Account, Profile, and Communication Data: retained while your account is active and for 7 years thereafter for recordkeeping, legal, or contractual purposes.
– Transaction Data: retained for a minimum of 7 years for financial compliance.
– Marketing Preferences: retained until you withdraw your consent or unsubscribe.

9. Cookie Policy

Elise Hurst Photography uses cookies and similar technologies on elisehurstphotography.com. These include:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., login sessions, shopping cart).
– Functional Cookies: Enhance website functionality and personalization.
– Analytics Cookies: Track usage patterns to help us improve the user experience.
– Performance Cookies: Monitor site performance and load times.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

In accordance with GDPR and CCPA, you can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie consent banner on our website. You may also configure your web browser to reject non-essential cookies or delete stored cookies.

We do not sell personal information as defined under the CCPA. If that changes, we will provide a clear opt-out mechanism in accordance with the law.

11. Special Protections for Children

Our website and services are not directed at or intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently obtained such data, we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

12. Policy Updates

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at our discretion. Any substantial changes will be communicated via notices on elisehurstphotography.com or directly via email where legally required. Continued use of our site constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

Elise Hurst Photography
Email: [email protected]
Website: elisehurstphotography.com

We are firmly committed to upholding your privacy rights and operating our business in compliance with all applicable data protection regulations. Please contact us with any privacy-related concerns or if you wish to exercise your data protection rights.