Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how Peyton Peck Photography (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or use our website [www.peytonpeck.com] (the “Site”). It also explains your choices and rights regarding that information.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information described in this policy.

1) Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

A. Information you provide directly

Examples include:

Account/profile information (e.g., name, email) if you create an account.
Contact information you submit (e.g., email address in a contact form).
Messages and inquiries (e.g., requests for a booking, print orders, or services).
Order and transaction information if you purchase prints or services (e.g., name, shipping address).

B. Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we may collect:

Log data (e.g., IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, timestamps, and referrers).
Usage data (e.g., interaction with galleries or pages).
Approximate location inferred from IP address (only if applicable).
Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 3).

C. Content you upload or submit

If you upload photos, images, or files (or submit assets for printing/fulfillment), we collect information included in those submissions.

2) How We Use Information

We use information to:

Provide and operate the Site and services.
Process purchases and fulfill orders (including shipping and customer support).
Respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
Send service-related messages (e.g., updates about orders) and, if you opt in, marketing communications.
Improve our Site and user experience.
Prevent fraud, abuse, and protect security.
Comply with legal obligations.

3) Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember preferences and improve performance.
Understand usage and trends.
Enable certain features.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking cookies may affect Site functionality.

Third-party services may also use cookies (e.g., analytics providers, hosting, payment processors, and advertising networks) subject to their own privacy policies.

4) How We Share Information

We may share information:

With service providers that help us run the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery, order fulfillment, payment processing).
With payment processors to process transactions.
To comply with law or respond to lawful requests (e.g., subpoenas, regulators).
To protect rights and safety (e.g., preventing fraud).
With your consent (e.g., if we share your content with affiliates or for promotional purposes).

We do not sell your personal information for money (unless you explicitly choose otherwise and your policy states so).

5) Public Content and Photo Galleries

If the Site includes public galleries or publicly accessible content:

Photos and associated metadata you provide may be visible to anyone visiting the Site.
You should consider privacy implications before uploading or submitting content.

6) Data Retention

We keep personal information for as long as needed to:

Provide the Site and services,
Fulfill orders,
Comply with legal requirements,
Resolve disputes,
Maintain security.

Retention periods vary based on the type of data and purpose.

7) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8) Your Rights and Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have rights such as:

Accessing your personal data,
Correcting inaccurate data,
Deleting data,
Objecting to certain processing,
Restricting processing,
Withdrawing consent (where processing is based on consent),
Receiving your data in a portable format.

To make a request, contact us at contact@peytonpeck.com.

We may need to verify your identity before responding.

9) International Data Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where we or our service providers operate. Those countries may have different data protection laws.

10) Third-Party Links

The Site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their privacy policies.

11) Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under [13/16]. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we collected such information, contact us.

12) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

13) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:

Peyton Peck Photography
Email: contact@peytonpeck.com