Privacy Policy — Marissa Photography

Last updated: May 2026

Marissa Photography (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit marissaphotography.ca (the “Website”).

By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum personal information necessary to operate this Website and respond to inquiries.

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you contact us through email or a contact form (if added in the future), we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Message details

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages viewed
Time spent on the Website
Basic analytics data

This information is used only to improve the Website and does not identify you personally.

1.3 Cookies

The Website may use basic cookies for:

Website functionality
Analytics (if enabled in the future)

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for:

Responding to your inquiries
Providing information about photography services (if offered)
Improving the Website
Protecting the Website from spam or misuse

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information only in the following limited situations:

Service Providers: For example, website hosting, email services, or analytics tools. These providers are required to protect your information.
Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government authority.
Website Protection: To prevent fraud, security threats, or misuse.

We do not share your information for marketing purposes.

4. Photography Copyright & Image Use

All photographs displayed on this Website are copyrighted by Marissa Photography.

4.1 Copyright Protection

All images are protected under Canadian and international copyright law.
Images may not be downloaded, copied, screenshot, reproduced, or used in any form without written permission.

4.2 Client Photos

If client galleries or services are added in the future:

Client images will only be shared publicly with explicit consent.
Private galleries will be protected and accessible only to the client.

5. Third‑Party Services

The Website may use trusted third‑party tools such as:

Website hosting (e.g., WordPress hosting provider)
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, if enabled)
Email service providers

These services may collect non‑identifiable technical data. Each third party has its own privacy policy.

6. Data Storage & Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

However, no online transmission is 100% secure. By using the Website, you acknowledge this risk.

7. Your Rights (Canada)

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Withdraw consent (where applicable)
Ask how your information is used or stored

To make a request, contact us using the information below.

8. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Links to Other Websites

This Website may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent version.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Marissa Photography Email: [Insert Email] Website: marissaphotography.ca