privacy policy

Effective Date: September 8, 2024

Welcome to Photos by Courtney Nicole! We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.photosbycourtneynicole.com] (the "Site"). By using our Site, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information
When you visit our Site, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (if applicable)

1.2 Non-Personal Information
We also collect non-personal information automatically when you use our Site, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Pages viewed
- Time and date of visits

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Personal Information
We use the personal information you provide to:
- Process and manage your orders or inquiries
- Communicate with you regarding your bookings or requests
- Send you promotional materials, newsletters, or updates (you can opt-out at any time)
- Improve our services and website functionality

2.2 Non-Personal Information
Non-personal information is used to:
- Analyze website usage and trends
- Enhance user experience
- Improve our Site’s performance and content

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, conducting our business, or servicing you, such as payment processors or email service providers. These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

3.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Photos by Courtney Nicole, our users, or others.

4. Security of Your Information

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Choices

5.1 Access and Correction
You have the right to access and correct your personal information. To do so, please contact us at [courtneynicolecreative@gmail.com].

5.2 Opt-Out
You can opt out of receiving promotional emails from us by following the instructions in those emails or contacting us directly.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site may use cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze usage. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, some parts of our Site may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Links to Other Sites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Photos by Courtney Nicole    
Email: [courtneynicolecreative@gmail.com]  

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This policy aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how personal data is handled and should be updated regularly to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements.