Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1/8/2025

Introduction

Michele Weir Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://www.micheleweirphotography.com (the “Website”) or engage with our pet photography services. This Privacy Policy complies with applicable laws and regulations, including A2P 10DLC, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Billing address
  • Payment details (processed securely through a third-party payment processor)
  • Any other information you provide when filling out forms on our website or contacting us.

b. Information Automatically Collected

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Referring URL
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the Website
  • Geographic location (general, not precise)

We use Google Analytics to collect this data to help us understand Website traffic and usage patterns. For more information, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.

c. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as our email marketing provider or payment processor.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide and improve our pet photography services.
  • To process payments securely.
  • To send you marketing and promotional emails (with your consent).
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
  • To analyze website performance and usage trends.
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with the following entities:

  • Service Providers: We use third-party companies for payment processing, email marketing, website hosting and analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.

4. Your Rights

a. Under CCPA/CPRA (California Residents):

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we collect, use, and disclose.
  • Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt-out of the sale of personal information (although we do not sell your information).
  • Right to Correct: You can request corrections to inaccurate personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at michele@micheleweirphotography.com. We may verify your identity before processing your request.

b. CalOPPA Compliance:

  • We honor “Do Not Track” signals.
  • This Privacy Policy is prominently displayed on our website with the effective date noted.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Third-Party Payment Processor

Payments made on our website are processed through Wave Apps, our invoice software, and Stripe, a third party payment processor. We do not store or have access to your full payment information. Please review the payment processor’s privacy policy for further details.

8. Email Marketing and A2P 10DLC Compliance

By opting into our email or SMS communications, you agree to receive messages about our services and promotions. You can unsubscribe or opt-out at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in our emails or replying “STOP” to our SMS messages. We comply with A2P 10DLC regulations for business messaging.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on this page. Please review this Privacy Policy periodically for updates.

11. Contact Us

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

Michele Weir Photography
27018 14th Ave. S.
Des Moines, WA 98198


Email: michele@micheleweirphotography.com

Phone: (515) 344-4437

Acknowledgment

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

 

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