Christine Grace Photography ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit christinegracephotography.com ("Site"). We are based in Ontario, Canada and comply with applicable privacy laws including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Union.

Information We Collect

• We collect the following types of personal data:
• Contact details (name, email address, phone number) submitted via contact or inquiry forms
• Session details and preferences submitted through questionnaires or online bookings
• Payment and billing details if applicable
• Technical data such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, time zone, and cookies
• Information provided when subscribing to newsletters, using embedded social media, or accessing client galleries

How We Use Your Information

• We use your personal data to:
• Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
• Schedule and manage photography services
• Deliver contractual services (e.g. sessions, digital galleries, invoices)
• Send newsletters, service updates, or marketing materials (with explicit consent)
• Analyze website performance and user behavior via analytics tools (Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel)
• Ensure compliance with legal and tax obligations

Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent
• Performance of a contract
• Legitimate interests (e.g. communication or marketing)
• Legal obligation

Sharing Your Information

• We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
• Service providers and tools (e.g., Dubsado, Flodesk, Google, website hosts)
• Third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe or PayPal)
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law

Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, tax, and accounting requirements.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyze usage patterns and site performance
• Enable functionality (such as contact forms or embedded content)
• Deliver personalized advertising through platforms like Meta or Pinterest (with consent)

You can manage your cookie preferences via browser settings or opt out through third-party tools.

Your Rights

• Under PIPEDA and GDPR, you may:
• Access, correct, or delete your data
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request restriction of processing or data portability (where applicable)
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada or EU DPA)

Contact
If you have questions or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at: hello@christinegracephotography.com