Privacy Policy for Catriona Hope Photography
Last Updated: Nov 17, 2024
At Catriona Hope Photography, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.catrionahopephotography.com and when you engage with our services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Collection of Personal Information
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact Us: Via contact forms, email, or phone.
- Book Services: When scheduling photography sessions.
- Subscribe: To newsletters or updates.
- Engage with Our Site: Through cookies and analytics tools.
The personal information we collect may include:
- Name
- Email Address
- Phone Number
- Mailing Address
- Photography Preferences
- Any Other Information You Choose to Provide
2. Use of Personal Information
We use your personal information to:
- Provide Services: To process bookings and deliver photography services.
- Communicate: To respond to inquiries, send confirmations, and provide customer support.
- Improve Our Services: To analyze usage and enhance our Site and offerings.
- Marketing: To send promotional materials, updates, and special offers (you may opt-out at any time).
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
3. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your personal information under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With third-party vendors who assist in operating our business, such as payment processors, hosting services, and email delivery services.
- Legal Obligations: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to help us remember your preferences and improve site functionality.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how users interact with our Site. This information helps us understand website traffic and usage patterns.
- Google Ads: Our Site may use Google Ads for advertising purposes, which may involve the use of cookies to serve ads based on past visits to our Site.
Managing Cookies:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
5. Data Storage and Security
We store personal information on secure servers and implement reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- WordPress Forms: Information submitted through our contact forms is temporarily stored on our WordPress platform and is regularly deleted.
Despite our efforts, no security measures are entirely foolproof, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
We recognize the importance of protecting the privacy of children. Our services often involve photographing children under the age of 13. We collect and display personal information, including photographs, of children under 13 only with the explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian.
- Parental Consent: Before collecting personal information from children under 13, we obtain verifiable consent from a parent or guardian. This includes consent for photographing the child and using the images on our website, social media, or promotional materials.
- Use of Images: The images may be used for portfolio display, marketing, and promotional purposes as agreed upon in the consent form.
- Withdrawal of Consent: Parents or guardians have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Upon request, we will promptly remove the child’s images from our website and other platforms.
- Contact Us: If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s personal information or wish to withdraw consent, please contact us at:
Catriona Hope Photography
Email: catriona@
Phone: 780-868-9525
Address: 57 Dawson Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 1T7 Canada
8. Your Rights and Choices
- Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and request corrections to any inaccuracies.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
- Consent Withdrawal: You may withdraw your consent to our use of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions and reasonable notice.
9. International Data Transfers
Your personal information may be stored and processed in Canada or other countries where our service providers are located. By using our Site, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or comments about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Catriona Hope Photography
Email: catriona@
Phone: 780-868-9525
Address: 57 Dawson Drive, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8H 1T7 Canada
