Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 30, 2026
Carrie Friesen Photography ("**we**," "**us**," or "**our**") operates the website https://www.carriefriesenphotography.com (the "**Site**"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our Site, inquire about photography services, book a session, or otherwise interact with us.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. Please read this policy carefully.
### 1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing or session address
- Wedding/family/business details you share
- Any other information you provide through contact forms, emails, or booking inquiries
Photography Session Information
Details about your wedding, family, engagement, or business sessions, including dates, locations, and preferences.
Usage and Technical Data
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Pages visited and Site usage
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
### 2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to inquiries and communicate about photography sessions
- Schedule, prepare for, and deliver your photo sessions
- Edit, deliver, and share your photographs (with your permission where applicable)
- Improve our website and services
- Send updates, gallery links, or occasional marketing messages (you may opt out anytime)
- Comply with legal obligations
### 3. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze Site traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
### 4. Sharing of Your Information
We may share your information with:
- Trusted service providers (e.g., website hosting, email services, cloud storage for photo galleries, payment processors)
- Professional advisors when required
- Law enforcement or government agencies when legally obligated
We do not sell your personal information. Your photographs remain yours (or are licensed to you per our agreement), and we do not share client images publicly without permission.
### 5. Data Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your personal information and photographs. However, no electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
### 6. Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent where applicable
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. Residents of California or other states with privacy laws may have additional rights.
### 7. Children’s Privacy
Our services involve family photography, but we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. Please contact us if you believe we have inadvertently collected such data.
### 8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised version here with a new effective date.
### 9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out:
Carrie Friesen Photography
Email: cfriesenphoto@gmail.com