Kelsey Smith Photography©

Last Updated: April 25, 2023

Privacy Policy

Welcome to Kelsey Smith Photography! We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, purchase our products, or use our services. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all of our users. The types of information we collect are as follows:

a) Personal Information: When you make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, create an account on our website, leave comments on our blogs, participate in our online contests, attend our workshops or events, or contact us via email or social media, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, shipping address, billing information, phone number, social media handles (if applicable), and any other information you voluntarily provide to us.

b) Non-Personal Information: We automatically collect non-personal information, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referral URLs, and browsing behavior on our website, such as the pages you visit, the links you click, the time spent on our website, and the date and time of your visit. We may also collect information about the website that referred you to our website and any search terms you entered on our website or a referral site.

c) Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and other similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, analyze our site's performance, and improve our services. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by your web browser. Web beacons are small electronic files that allow us to track your interaction with our website and email communications. You can choose to disable cookies and similar technologies in your browser settings, but this may affect your experience with our website.

d) Third-Party Analytics: We use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to help us understand how our website is being used and to gather statistical data about our user base. These services may collect information about your online activities, including the pages you visit, the time you spend on our website, and the type of browser and device you are using. This information is aggregated and anonymized and does not identify you personally.

e) User-Generated Content: If you choose to submit photographs, videos, or other content to our website, we may collect the metadata associated with these files, such as the date, time, and location at which the content was created.

f) Location Data: With your consent, we may collect information about your location using GPS, Wi-Fi, or other location-based technologies. We use this information to personalize your experience on our website, show you relevant content, and offer location-based services, such as workshops or events near you. You can disable location services in your device settings at any time.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

a) Process and fulfill your orders, manage your account, and provide customer support: We use your personal information to process transactions, ship your orders, communicate with you about your orders, and provide any necessary customer support.

b) Improve our website, products, and services: We analyze user feedback, trends, and usage data to continuously improve our website, products, and services to better meet your needs and expectations.

c) Marketing and communication: If you opt-in to receive our newsletter, we will use your email address to send you information about new products, special offers, upcoming events, artist interviews, blog posts, and other relevant content. You can easily unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link found at the bottom of each email or by contacting us directly at https://kelseysmithphotography.net/contact-me. We will promptly remove your email address from our mailing list.

d) Personalize your experience: We may use the information we collect to customize our website's content and layout, present you with personalized product recommendations, and provide location-based services, such as workshops or events near you.

e) Monitor and analyze usage and trends: We use non-personal information and third-party analytics services to better understand how our website is being used, identify potential areas for improvement, and optimize the user experience.

f) Protect the security and integrity of our website: We use the information we collect to detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized access, and other security risks to help maintain the safety and integrity of our website.

g) User-generated content: If you submit photographs, videos, or other content to our website, we may use this content for promotional purposes, including featuring your work on our website, social media platforms, or marketing materials. We will always seek your permission before using your content for promotional purposes.

h) Comply with legal obligations: We may use your information to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes, or to enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements.

Sharing Your Information

We value your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties under the following circumstances:

a) Service Providers: We work with various third-party service providers, such as payment processors, shipping providers, website hosting services, and analytics partners, to help us provide our services. These third parties have access to your personal information only to the extent necessary to perform their services on our behalf and are prohibited from using your personal information for any purpose other than to provide services to us.

b) Marketing and Promotions: With your consent, we may share your personal information, such as your name and email address, with selected partners for joint marketing and promotional activities. You can opt out of such sharing at any time by contacting us at https://kelseysmithphotography.net/contact-me.

c) User-Generated Content: If you submit photographs, videos, or other content to our website, we may share this content with other users, social media platforms, or marketing materials, always with your permission.

d) Legal Obligations and Protection of Rights: We may disclose your personal information if required to do so by law, in response to a court order or legal process, to protect our rights or property, or to enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements.

e) Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to applicable laws and regulations.

f) Aggregated and Anonymized Information: We may share aggregated and anonymized information that does not personally identify you with third parties for various purposes, including research, analysis, marketing, and advertising.

We require all third parties with whom we share your information to maintain the confidentiality and security of your personal information and to use it only for the purposes for which it was shared.

Security

We take the security of your personal information very seriously and implement a variety of measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Some of the security measures we employ include:

a) Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Encryption: We use SSL encryption to protect the transmission of your personal information when you submit sensitive information, such as payment details, on our website. SSL encryption ensures that your information is securely transmitted over the internet.

b) Secure Storage: We store your personal information on secure servers, and we employ access controls, firewalls, and other security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.

c) Restricted Access: We limit access to your personal information to our employees and third-party service providers who need the information to perform their job duties and provide services to us. All individuals with access to your personal information are required to maintain the confidentiality of the information and are prohibited from using it for any purpose other than the purpose for which it was provided.

d) Regular Security Audits and Updates: We regularly review and update our security practices to ensure that we are using the latest security technologies to protect your personal information.

e) Password Protection: If you create an account on our website, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password and account information. We encourage you to choose a strong password, change it periodically, and not share it with anyone. In the event of unauthorized access to your account, please notify us immediately.

Despite our best efforts to protect your personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. Therefore, while we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will promptly notify you and take appropriate steps to mitigate the impact of the breach.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to other websites operated by third parties. This Privacy Policy applies only to our website and does not extend to the practices or content of these third-party websites. Some examples of third-party websites that you may encounter on our website include, but are not limited to:

a) Social Media Platforms: We may provide links to our social media profiles or share buttons that allow you to share our content on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. When you visit or interact with these platforms, you are subject to their respective privacy policies and terms of use.

b) Payment Processors: When you make a purchase on our website, you may be directed to a third-party payment processor, such as PayPal or Stripe, to complete the transaction. These payment processors have their own privacy policies and security measures to protect your personal and financial information.

c) External Blogs and Websites: We may link to external blogs, articles, or websites that we believe are relevant to our users or provide valuable information about photography, art, and related topics. These external websites may have their own privacy policies and data collection practices.

d) Affiliate Links: We may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means that we may receive a commission if you click on a link and make a purchase from a third-party website. These third-party websites are responsible for their own privacy policies and data collection practices.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or data collection practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any websites you visit through links on our website and to exercise caution when providing personal information on these websites. By clicking on a third-party link, you acknowledge and agree that we are not responsible or liable for any loss or damage that may arise from your use of these external websites.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. In accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), we are committed to protecting the privacy of young users and providing a safe online environment for them.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us without your consent, please contact us immediately at https://kelseysmithphotography.net/contact-me. We will promptly take steps to remove any such information and terminate the child's account if applicable.

To ensure the safety and privacy of children, parents and guardians should:

a) Monitor their children's online activities and teach them about safe internet usage.

b) Be aware of the websites their children visit and the information they share online.

c) Review the privacy policies and terms of use of any websites their children access.

d) Encourage open communication with their children about internet safety and discuss the importance of not sharing personal information with strangers online.

We encourage parents and guardians to take an active role in their children's online activities and to educate them about the importance of protecting their personal information and privacy on the internet.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update, modify, or amend this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, services, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes to this Privacy Policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy to indicate when the changes were made.

We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. Your continued use of our website following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy will be deemed as your acceptance of those changes.

In the event of any significant changes that may affect the way we collect, use, or share your personal information, we will make reasonable efforts to notify you of the changes, either by posting a prominent notice on our website, sending an email to the address associated with your account, or using any other communication method we deem appropriate.

If you do not agree with the changes to this Privacy Policy, you may choose to discontinue using our website and services. Please note that your continued use of our website and services after the effective date of any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

https://kelseysmithphotography.net/contact-me