Christine Hazel Photography Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

Christine Hazel Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the rights you have under U.S. state privacy laws and the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) for individuals located in the European Economic Area (“EEA”) and the United Kingdom (“UK”).

By using https://christinehazel.photography (“Website”), submitting information through our contact forms, engaging our services, or interacting with our online galleries, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

The data controller responsible for your personal information is:

Christine Hazel Photography
Email: christine@christinehazel.photography
Mailing address available upon request for security reasons.

2. Information We Collect

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide

Name
Email address
Phone number
Wedding or session details (e.g., date, venue, timeline)
Messages submitted through website forms
Newsletter subscription information

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and analytics, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on the Website
Referring pages or links clicked

For details about our cookies and tracking technologies, please visit our Cookies Policy:
https://christinehazel.photography/cookie-policy

C. Information Collected Through Client Galleries on CloudSpot

When clients or their guests access online galleries hosted on CloudSpot, additional information may be collected, including:

Favorite selections
Download activity
Print orders
Interaction with gallery features (sharing, commenting, etc.)

These interactions may also be logged by CloudSpot for security, analytics, and performance purposes.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
To deliver contracted photography services
To send invoices, contracts, and service-related communication
To deliver online photo galleries, downloads, and print orders
To process payments (via HoneyBook and Stripe)
To send newsletters and business updates (only to those who opt in)
To improve our Website performance and user experience
To comply with legal obligations

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you reside in the EEA or UK, we rely on the following legal bases:

Contract: Necessary to provide contracted services.
Consent: For newsletter opt-ins and cookie/analytics tracking.
Legitimate Interests: Website functionality, business analytics, improvement of services.
Legal Obligation: Tax, accounting, and recordkeeping requirements.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist in operating our business:

HoneyBook — client management, contracts, invoices, communication.
Stripe — payment processing for print and product orders.
CloudSpot — image hosting, gallery delivery, print ordering.
Kit — newsletter subscription and email marketing.
Google Analytics — website analytics.
Hotjar — anonymized session insights for user experience improvements.
Meta/Facebook Pixel — ad performance and remarketing.

Each of these processors has its own privacy practices and complies with applicable data protection laws.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses cookies and similar technologies for analytics, performance, and user experience. Consent for optional cookies is obtained via the cookie banner on our site.

For details, please review our Cookies Policy:
https://christinehazel.photography/cookie-policy

7. Data Retention

Client Contact Information: Retained for up to 7 years for tax and recordkeeping.
Online Galleries: Guaranteed storage for 1 year; images may be retained longer at our discretion. Clients may request removal at any time.
Newsletter Emails: Retained until a subscriber unsubscribes.
Analytics: Retained per each provider’s standard retention schedule.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to servers in the U.S. We implement safeguards such as standard contractual clauses where required under GDPR.

10. Your Privacy Rights

A. Rights for EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

Right to access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to withdraw consent

To exercise GDPR rights, email us at christine@christinehazel.photography.

B. Rights Under U.S. State Privacy Laws

Residents of California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah may have additional rights, including:

Right to know what personal information is collected
Right to access, correct, or delete personal information
Right to opt out of targeted advertising
Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To submit a privacy request, email: christine@christinehazel.photography

11. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We do not sell personal information. However, because we use certain analytics and advertising tools that may be considered “sharing” under California law, you may opt out at any time.

To submit an opt-out request, please contact:
christine@christinehazel.photography

12. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted information, contact us to request deletion.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:
Email: christine@christinehazel.photography
Mailing address: Available upon request.