PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September. 1, 2026
Website: https://www.emilyschutz.com
Business Name: Emily Schutz Photography
Contact Email: hello@emilyschutz.com
Business Location: Alberta, Canada

At Emily Schutz Photography, I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting the personal information you share through this website and through my photography services.
This Privacy Policy explains what information I collect, how I use it, when I may share it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

Information I Collect
I may collect personal information that you provide directly to me, as well as certain information collected automatically when you use this website.

Information You Provide Directly
You may provide information when you fill out a contact form, inquire about services, book a session, sign a contract, make a payment, subscribe to my newsletter, or access a client gallery.

This information may include:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Billing information
Session, wedding, or event details
Questionnaire responses
Communications you send to me
Image selections, favorites, and related gallery activity
Photographs, image files, and related metadata connected to your session

Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages viewed
Time spent on the site
Referral source
Approximate location data based on IP address
Interactions with website content, forms, and ads

How I Use Your Information
I may use your information to:
Respond to inquiries
Provide photography services
Schedule and manage bookings
Send contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and session-related communications
Process deposits, payments, and refunds
Deliver online galleries, digital images, prints, albums, or other products
Send newsletters and promotional emails if you subscribe
Improve website performance and user experience
Measure the effectiveness of advertising and marketing campaigns
Maintain business records
Comply with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations
Protect the security of my website and business

Online Booking and Client Management
I use HoneyBook to help manage inquiries, bookings, contracts, questionnaires, invoices, and other client communications and workflow-related information.
If you submit an inquiry, book a service, sign a contract, complete a questionnaire, or otherwise engage my services, your information may be collected and processed through HoneyBook in accordance with its privacy practices.

Payment Processing
I use Stripe to process online payments, deposits, invoices, and related transactions.
When you make a payment, your payment information is processed by Stripe. I do not typically store full payment card details on my own servers. Stripe may collect and process information such as your name, billing details, payment method information, transaction amount, and payment status in accordance with its privacy policy.

Email Newsletters and Marketing Communications
If you subscribe to my newsletter or opt in to receive promotional emails, I use Mailchimp to manage email marketing communications.
Mailchimp may collect and process information such as your name, email address, subscription status, and engagement data, including whether you open emails or click links. You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting me at [Insert Contact Email].
I will only send marketing communications in accordance with applicable law.

Client Galleries
I use Pic-Time to deliver client galleries, proofing galleries, image downloads, and related gallery services.
If you access a gallery, select favorites, download images, order products, or otherwise interact with a gallery, Pic-Time may collect and process information such as your name, email address, gallery activity, image selections, order details, and access credentials, in accordance with its privacy practices.
Where gallery access is protected by a password or private link, you are responsible for keeping that information confidential.

Photographs, Image Files, and Related Metadata
As part of providing photography services, I may collect, create, store, edit, deliver, and archive photographs, image files, and related metadata. These materials may contain personal information.
I may use these materials to:
Provide the contracted photography services
Edit and deliver final images
Maintain backup archives
Fulfill print or album orders
Respond to support requests
Maintain business records related to completed work

Model Release and Portfolio Use
I may display selected photographs from client sessions on my website, portfolio, social media, studio materials, blogs, submissions, or other promotional channels.
I will only use your images for portfolio, marketing, or promotional purposes where I have the right to do so, including where you have provided consent through a contract, model release, or other written agreement, or where otherwise permitted by law.
If you do not want your images used for promotional purposes, you should review your contract carefully and contact me with any questions before signing.

Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising
This website may use cookies, pixels, tags, and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behavior, and measure advertising performance.
Analytics
I use Google Analytics to help understand how visitors use my website. Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the website, device and browser information, approximate geographic location, and referral sources.
Advertising and Remarketing
I may use Meta/Facebook advertising tools, including the Meta Pixel, to understand ad performance, measure conversions, build audiences, and deliver relevant ads to people who have visited my website or interacted with my content.
These tools may collect or process information such as:
IP address
Browser and device information
Website activity
Page views
Form interactions
Ad engagement
Conversion-related actions
You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Depending on your location, you may also be presented with cookie choices or consent options on the website.

How I Share Information
I do not sell your personal information.
I may share your information with trusted third-party service providers where necessary to operate my website or provide services, including:
HoneyBook for booking, contracts, invoices, questionnaires, and client workflow management
Stripe for payment processing
Mailchimp for newsletters and email marketing
Pic-Time for client galleries and image delivery
Google Analytics for website analytics
Meta/Facebook for advertising and campaign measurement
Website hosting providers and other technical service providers
Print labs, album suppliers, or fulfillment providers where needed to complete client orders
Professional advisors such as accountants, lawyers, or insurers where reasonably necessary
Legal or regulatory authorities where required or permitted by law

International Storage and Processing
Some of the third-party providers I use, including HoneyBook, Stripe, Mailchimp, Pic-Time, Google, and Meta, may store or process personal information outside your province or outside Canada, including in the United States or other jurisdictions.
As a result, your personal information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions and may be accessible to courts, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities there.

Data Retention
I retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:
Respond to inquiries
Manage bookings
Provide photography services
Deliver galleries and products
Maintain archives and backups
Keep financial and tax records
Enforce agreements
Resolve disputes
Comply with legal, accounting, insurance, or regulatory requirements
When personal information is no longer reasonably required, I will delete it, anonymize it, or securely retain it only as required by law.

Safeguards and Security
I use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect personal information against loss, theft, unauthorized access, disclosure, copying, use, modification, or destruction.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices
Depending on the laws that apply to you, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information I hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Withdraw consent, subject to legal or contractual restrictions
Request deletion of personal information where applicable
Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
Ask questions about how your information is collected, used, or disclosed
To make a request, contact me at [Insert Contact Email]. I may need to verify your identity before responding.

Canadian Privacy Compliance
If you are located in Canada, your personal information is handled in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, which may include the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and substantially similar provincial privacy legislation where applicable.
I collect, use, and disclose personal information only for purposes that a reasonable person would consider appropriate in the circumstances. I limit collection to information reasonably necessary for my business and services, seek consent where required by law, use safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of the information, and make reasonable efforts to keep personal information accurate and up to date.

Third-Party Websites and Services
This website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media platforms or external booking/payment/gallery pages. I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of those third parties. You should review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy
This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through the website. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact me so I can take appropriate steps to delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by posting the updated version on this page and updating the effective date above.

Contact
If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Emily Schutz Photography
Email: hello@emilyschutz.com
Website: https://www.emilyschutz.com
Location: Alberta, Canada