PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Goodhart Photography, a dba of Goodhart Creative, LLC, respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website, sign up for our newsletter, purchase products, or contact us.

1. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

Contact Information – When you sign up for A Gossamer Thread newsletter, book a photography session, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and phone number.
Transaction Information – If you purchase a product or service (e.g., prints, books, pottery, or photography sessions), we collect payment and billing details. Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe, or Shopify), and we do not store your payment information.
Website Usage Data – Our website may automatically collect anonymous data such as IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and interactions using cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
Comments & Messages – If you leave a comment on our blog or contact us via a form, we may collect and store your message and contact details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide and manage our services (photography bookings, shop purchases, newsletters, and inquiries).
Send updates, promotions, and newsletters (only if you opt in).
Improve website functionality and user experience.
Comply with legal and tax obligations.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Analyze website traffic and improve performance.
Store preferences and enhance user experience.
Track marketing effectiveness.

You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services (such as payment processors, email marketing platforms, and website analytics). These providers have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

5. Your Rights (GDPR & Other Regulations)

If you are in the European Union (EU) or other regions with data protection laws, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal data we have about you.
Request corrections or deletion of your data.
Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Request data portability (if applicable).

To exercise these rights, contact us here.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no online system is 100% secure, so we encourage caution when sharing personal details online.