Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 08/21/2025

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how Paulin Photography ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when you visit our website, paulinphotography.com ("Website"), or engage with us in person or online.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, appointment date, and session preferences when you fill out contact forms, inquiries, booking forms, or during consultations.

Session Data: Photographic services ordered (maternity, newborn, or family sessions), selected products or packages, shipping/delivery details, billing information (e.g., payment via third-party platforms), and any related comments or preferences you share.

Website Usage Information: Device information (like browser type, operating system), IP address, referring URL, pages visited, session duration, and general usage patterns. We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality and analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Communicate with you regarding inquiries, appointments, session planning, updates, and delivery of your photographs.

Provide, personalize, process, and fulfill your photography services and orders.

Send promotional materials if you opt in (e.g., newsletters, session specials).

Understand how users interact with our Website to improve user experience and site performance.

3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your personal information with:
Service Providers: Third parties who assist with payment processing, mailing, product fulfillment, website hosting, analytics, and marketing (only as needed and under confidentiality agreements).

Legal Requirements: Authorities or parties when required by law (e.g., subpoenas, court orders), or to enforce terms of service, protection of rights, or emergency reasons.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Website may use cookies, web beacons, or similar tools to:
Enable site functionality (like saving form entries or preferences).

Analyze website performance and visitor behavior.
You can disable cookies via your browser settings, though some features may not function properly as a result.

5. Your Rights and Choices
Access and Updates: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us at the email below.

Opt-Out: You may unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time via unsubscribe links or by contacting us directly.

Data Retention: We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill legal obligations, or maintain security.

6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access and disclosure. However, no internet-based system is completely secure.
7. International Visitors
If you are visiting our Website from outside the United States, note that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the U.S. by us or our service providers. By accepting this Policy, you consent to this transfer and processing.

8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy at any time. The "Effective Date" at the top indicates when it was last revised. Significant changes will be communicated via our Website or direct message.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact:
Paulin Photography
Email: photos@paulinphotography.com
Phone: 901-634-8954