Effective Date: January 1st, 2014
Last Updated: February 27th, 2025
Please review this Privacy Policy carefully. The following describes how Missy Mayo Photography (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and disseminates information you provide through www.missymayophotography.com and its affiliated pages, including but not limited to Instagram®, Pinterest®, and other social media platforms (the “Sites”).
By using the Sites, you consent to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at the email address listed below. Please also review our Terms and Conditions, which govern your use of the Sites.
1. Collection of Information
We collect personal information from you when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:
Sign up for our email list, download a guide, or opt into a freebie.
Book a session or inquire about our services.
Interact with us via social media, comments, or direct messages.
Download images taken by Missy Mayo Photography
Enter an online gallery created by Missy Mayo Photography
Information we collect may include:
Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
Payment information when purchasing a service or product (processed securely by third-party payment providers; we do not store your payment details).
Information about your session preferences, interests, and past bookings.
We also automatically collect some non-personally identifiable data, such as:
Your IP address, browser type, and access times.
Referring website addresses and device information.
General usage data to analyze and improve our website and services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected to:
Provide and improve our photography services.
Communicate with you regarding bookings, inquiries, and promotions.
Send marketing emails (you can opt out at any time).
Monitor and enhance user experience on our website.
Comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Like most websites, we use cookies to personalize your experience. Cookies help us:
Understand how visitors use the site.
Improve website functionality and services.
Tailor marketing efforts based on browsing behavior.
You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the Sites.
4. Data Sharing & Third-Party Services
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. However, we may share data in the following instances:
With trusted third-party services (e.g., email marketing platforms, payment processors) necessary for business operations.
To comply with legal obligations, law enforcement requests, or protect our business from fraud.
Aggregated, non-personally identifiable data may be shared for analytics and marketing insights.
We ensure that any third-party service providers handling your data comply with privacy laws and maintain security standards.
5. Data Retention & Security
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
6. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Update or correct your personal information.
Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal and contractual obligations).
Opt out of marketing communications by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Insert Email Address].
7. International Users & GDPR Compliance
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your data may be transferred, processed, and stored in the U.S. By using our Sites, you consent to this transfer.
If you are in the European Union (EU), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
The right to access, correct, or delete your personal data.
The right to object to processing or request data portability.
The right to withdraw consent for processing at any time.
To exercise your GDPR rights, please email us at [Insert Email Address].
8. Policy for Minors
Our Sites and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. If we discover that we have collected personal information from someone under 18, we will delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. Please review their policies before providing any personal information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective upon posting. Please check this page periodically for updates. Continued use of the Sites after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Missy Mayo Photography
missy@missymayophotography.com