Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 2025
Caroline O'Kane Photography operates the website www.carolineokane.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our site or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
1.1 Personal Information You Provide
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Mailing address (for print orders or contracts)
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Any additional information submitted via contact forms, bookings, or email communications
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
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IP address
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Browser type and version
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Pages you view on our Site
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Time and date of your visit
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Referring website (if applicable)
This data is collected via cookies, Google Analytics, and similar tools to improve user experience and website functionality.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
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Respond to inquiries or booking requests
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Deliver photography services and products
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Send updates or important notices (only if you’ve opted in)
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Improve the functionality and performance of our Site
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Ensure compliance with any legal or contractual obligations
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share your information with trusted third-party services only when necessary to:
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Process payments
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Fulfill print or digital product orders
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Host and maintain our website
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Comply with legal requirements
These third parties are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the services they provide.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to analyze website traffic and enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly as a result.
5. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage method is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work diligently to safeguard your data.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location (e.g. the EU/UK under GDPR or California under CCPA), you may have rights regarding your personal data, including:
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The right to access, update, or delete your information
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The right to withdraw consent
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The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [insert your contact email].
7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Caroline O'Kane Photography
carolineokanephotography@gmail.com