Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 11, 2025

1. Introduction
Joel Finnigen Photography is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you access your online photography gallery.

2. Information We Collect
When you use our client gallery, we may collect the following information:

  • Your name and email address (provided during account creation or gallery access).

  • IP address and device/browser information for security and performance monitoring.

  • Any comments or feedback you leave within the gallery.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:

  • Provide secure access to your private gallery.

  • Facilitate downloads, purchases, and viewing of images.

  • Send notifications related to your gallery (e.g., expiration reminders, special offers).

  • Improve our services and customer experience.

4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. Your data may be shared only in the following cases:

  • With trusted third-party service providers (such as gallery hosting platforms) solely for operational purposes.

  • If required by law, such as responding to legal requests or complying with government regulations.

5. Security of Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your information, including:

  • Secure server hosting and encryption measures.

  • Password-protected access to galleries.

  • Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only.

6. Client Control Over Their Gallery

  • You have the option to set a password for your gallery.

  • You may request the removal of your gallery after a specified period.

  • You can control who has access to your gallery by sharing the link with trusted individuals.

7. Data Retention
Your gallery will remain accessible for a specific period (as agreed upon in our contract). After this period, the gallery may be archived or removed.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our gallery hosting platform may use cookies to improve user experience. These cookies help with:

  • Remembering your login credentials.

  • Enhancing gallery functionality.

  • Analyzing site usage to improve services.

9. Your Rights
You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you.

  • Ask for corrections or updates to your information.

  • Request the deletion of your gallery and associated data.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. If significant changes occur, we will notify you via email or through our website.

11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your client gallery, please contact us at:

Joel Finnigen Photography
info@joelfinnigen.com
joelfinnigen.com