Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 12-22-2025
Website: www.spencermcdonaldphotography.com
Owner: Spencer McDonald Photography

1. Introduction

Spencer McDonald Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, www.spencermcdonaldphotography.com (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Contact us through forms or email

  • Request prints, services, or quotes

  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing or shipping information (if applicable)

  • Any message or details you provide voluntarily

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Operating system

  • Pages visited and time spent

  • Referring website

  • General location (non-precise)

  • Device type

This data helps us improve the Site and understand visitor behavior.

C. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies, analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics), and similar technologies to:

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Remember preferences

You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer service

  • Deliver products, digital downloads, or services

  • Send newsletters or promotional emails (opt-in only)

  • Improve the website’s functionality and performance

  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share data with:

  • Service providers (email marketing tools, analytics platforms, payment processors, print fulfillment partners)

  • Legal authorities if required by law

  • Website hosting providers for secure site operations

These third parties access information only to perform services on our behalf.

5. Payment Information

If the Site allows purchases, payments are processed through secure third-party providers (e.g., PayPal, Stripe).
We do not store or handle credit card numbers on our servers.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information.
No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your region, you may have rights such as:

  • Accessing your personal data

  • Requesting corrections

  • Requesting deletion

  • Withdrawing consent (for newsletters or marketing)

  • Opting out of cookies or tracking

To submit a request, contact us at spencermcdonald@me.com.

8. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.
We encourage you to review each third party's privacy policy.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Visitors

If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your region.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The “Effective Date” at the top will reflect the latest version.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact:
Email: spencermcdonald@me.com
Website: www.spencermcdonaldphotography.com