Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 22, 2025
Last Updated: April 22, 2025

At John Fawkes Photography, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a secure, professional experience for our clients. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, submit inquiries via our contact form, or engage with our services, including our Rain Room Special boudoir photography sessions in Los Angeles, CA. By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide:

  • Contact Form: When you submit an inquiry for our Rain Room Special or other services, we collect your name, email address, phone number, preferred contact time, and any details in the optional message field.

  • Booking and Payment: If you book a session, we collect payment information (e.g., billing details) via our third-party payment processor, Square, for down payments ($150) or full payments.

  • Communications: Information you provide via email, phone, or consultations (e.g., session preferences, outfit details).

b. Automatically Collected Information:

  • Website Usage: We use cookies, pixels (e.g., Meta Pixel), and analytics tools to collect data such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and interactions with our site (e.g., form submissions).

  • Advertising: When you interact with our ads on Instagram, we collect data via the Meta Pixel to track actions like form submissions (“Lead” events) for campaign optimization.

  • Squarespace Analytics: Our website host, Squarespace, collects data on site visits, form submissions, and traffic sources to improve our services.

c. Photography Data:

  • During sessions, we capture images and may collect related data (e.g., consent forms for photo usage). This is stored securely and only used with your explicit permission.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide Services: Process inquiries, schedule consultations, book sessions, and deliver boudoir photography services, including coordinating with our female makeup artist.

  • Process Payments: Facilitate down payments ($150) and full payments via Square for the Rain Room Special or other sessions.

  • Communicate: Respond to inquiries, send confirmations, reminders (e.g., 3 days or 24 hours before sessions), and provide session details.

  • Improve Our Website and Ads: Analyze website usage (via Squarespace Analytics) and ad performance (via Meta Pixel) to optimize user experience and campaign effectiveness.

  • Marketing: With your consent, send promotional emails about future specials (e.g., via a newsletter signup). You can opt out at any time.

  • Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws, such as CCPA for California residents or GDPR for EU visitors.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Service Providers:

    • Squarespace: Hosts our website and stores form submissions securely.

    • Square: Processes payments (e.g., $150 down payments) and stores billing details.

    • Meta: Tracks ad interactions (e.g., form submissions) via the Meta Pixel for campaign optimization.

    • Email Providers: Facilitates communication (e.g., auto-emails for form submissions).

  • Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose information to comply with legal processes or protect our rights.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale, your information may be transferred to a successor entity under strict confidentiality.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, such as remembering your preferences or tracking site navigation. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

  • Meta Pixel: Tracks actions like page views and form submissions to optimize our Instagram ads. You can opt out via Meta’s ad settings (facebook.com/ads/preferences).

  • Squarespace Analytics: Collects anonymized data on site visits and form submissions to improve our website.

5. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access and Update: You may request access to or updates of your personal information by contacting us at [your email].

  • Opt-Out:

    • Marketing Emails: Unsubscribe via the link in promotional emails or contact us.

    • Cookies: Disable cookies in your browser, though this may affect site functionality.

    • Ad Tracking: Opt out of personalized ads via Meta (facebook.com/ads/preferences) or your device’s ad settings.

  • CCPA (California Residents): You have the right to:

    • Know what personal information we collect, use, or disclose.

    • Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).

    • Opt out of data sales (we do not sell data).

    • Non-discrimination for exercising rights.

  • GDPR (EU Visitors): You have the right to:

    • Access, correct, or delete your data.

    • Restrict or object to processing.

    • Data portability.

    • Withdraw consent for data processing.

  • To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email].

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure storage of form submissions via Squarespace.

  • Encrypted payment processing via Square.

  • Limited access to personal data (only [Your Name] and authorized personnel).

  • Secure handling of photography images with client consent. However, no method is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

  • Form Submissions: Retained for 2 years to manage inquiries and bookings, then deleted unless required for legal purposes.

  • Payment Data: Square retains billing details per its policy (squareup.com/legal/privacy).

  • Images: Stored securely for the duration agreed in your contract (e.g., for gallery access or print orders), then deleted unless you consent to portfolio use.

  • Analytics: Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for site improvement.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party sites (e.g., Square, Instagram). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before providing information.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. Contact us at [your email] if you believe we have such data.

10. International Data Transfers

As a US-based business, we process data in the United States. If you’re in the EU or elsewhere, your data may be transferred to the US, where privacy laws differ. By using our site, you consent to this transfer.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates will be posted at yoursite.com/privacy-policy with the revised “Last Updated” date. Check periodically for changes.

12. Contact Us

For questions, requests, or concerns about your privacy, contact:
john@johnfawkesphotography.com