Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 8/18/25
Website: https://christyclarkphotos.com
Business Name: Christy Clark Photography (“we,” “our,” or “us”)

1. Introduction

Christy Clark Photography respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, interact with our content, or communicate with us.

By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

When you interact with christyclarkphotos.com, we may collect the following categories of personal information:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and any other information you voluntarily submit via forms (e.g., contact form, inquiry form, newsletter sign-up).
Usage Data: Information automatically collected such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring/exit pages, time spent on the site, and general geolocation (non-precise).
Cookies & Tracking Data: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to track activity, understand engagement, and improve user experience.

We do not collect or process financial information (such as credit card numbers or bank details) directly on this website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries, questions, or requests submitted via the website.
To provide updates, promotional content, or newsletters (if you opted in).
To improve website functionality, performance, and security.
To analyze visitor behavior for marketing, advertising, and audience insights.
To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors that support our business operations (e.g., website hosting, analytics, email marketing platforms). These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are only permitted to use your data as instructed by us.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
Business Transfers: In the unlikely event of a merger, sale, or acquisition, your information may be transferred as part of business assets.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and settings.
Understand how visitors interact with our site.
Measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function properly without them.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Contact form submissions may be retained indefinitely to track client communication history.
Analytics data is retained as determined by third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics, MailerLite).

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no online system can be guaranteed 100% secure, and we cannot ensure or warrant the absolute security of any information you transmit to us.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under privacy laws (such as CCPA/CPRA in California or GDPR in the European Union):

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
Right to Opt-Out: Request that your personal information not be used for marketing or data sharing purposes.
Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

To exercise these rights, contact us at the information below.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. International Visitors

If you are visiting our site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and stored in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ from your country of residence.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices, technologies, or legal requirements. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page indicates the most recent revision. Continued use of our site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you may contact us at:

Christy Clark Photography
Email: [Insert Business Email]
Phone: [Insert Business Phone Number]
Website: https://christyclarkphotos.com

Cookies Policy -

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted once you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (stored until they expire or you delete them).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

On christyclarkphotos.com, we may use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies
Required for the website to function correctly (e.g., security, site navigation). These cannot be disabled.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Collect information about how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics). These help us understand traffic, popular pages, and ways to improve the site.
Functional Cookies
Remember choices you make (such as preferences) to provide a more personalized experience.
Advertising & Retargeting Cookies
May be used by third-party tools (such as Meta Pixel, Google Ads) to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, including:

Google Analytics (website performance and visitor insights)
MailerLite (newsletter sign-ups and campaign tracking)
Meta/Facebook Pixel (if used for advertising/retargeting)

These providers have their own privacy policies that govern how they use your information.

4. Your Cookie Choices

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies.
Consent Banner: On your first visit, you’ll be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time by [insert instructions/link if your site builder allows resetting preferences].
Opt-Out Tools: For targeted advertising, you can visit http://optout.aboutads.info.

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about how we use cookies, contact us at:

Christy Clark Photography
Email: [Insert Business Email]
Phone: [Insert Business Phone Number]
Website: https://christyclarkphotos.com

⚠️ Legal Note: This draft covers best practices for U.S.-based photography businesses and includes GDPR-style disclosures. Laws vary by state (especially California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah with state privacy laws in effect). For maximum protection, it’s best to have this reviewed by a business or privacy attorney.