Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 15, 2026
Courtney Marie Imaging ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website (https://www.courtneymarieimaging.com) (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site or interact with our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
* Submit an inquiry or contact form
* Book or inquire about photography services
* Subscribe to our email list
* Communicate with us via email or through the Site
Personal Information Collected
The personal information we may collect includes:
* First and last name
* Email address
* Phone number
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as government-issued identification numbers.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
* IP address
* Browser type
* Device information
* Pages visited and time spent on the Site
* Referring URLs
This information is collected through cookies, log files, and similar tracking technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
* Respond to inquiries and provide requested services
* Communicate with you about bookings, availability, and services
* Send marketing or promotional emails (you may opt out at any time)
* Improve our website, services, and user experience
* Analyze website traffic and usage trends
* Comply with legal obligations
3. Email Communications
We may send emails to users who:
* Submit an inquiry through our Site
* Opt in to receive updates or marketing communications
We use third-party platforms such as **Mailchimp** and **HoneyBook** to manage email communications and client inquiries. These platforms may collect and process your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services to help operate and improve our Site, including:
Analytics
* **Google Analytics** – to understand how visitors interact with our Site and to improve performance
Payment Processing
We accept payments through third-party payment processors, including:
* Stripe
* PayPal
* Apple Payments
We do not store or process payment card details directly. All payment information is handled securely by the respective payment processors in accordance with their privacy policies.
Client Management & Communication
* **HoneyBook** – used for inquiries, contracts, invoices, and client communication
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers for more information about how they handle your data.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
* Analyze website traffic
* Understand user behaviour
* Support re-marketing and advertising efforts
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
6. Advertising & Re-marketing
We may use re-marketing services to advertise our business online. These services may include:
* Google Ads (AdWords)
* Facebook/Instagram/Meta
* Pinterest
These platforms may use cookies or similar technologies to show ads to users based on previous visits to our Site. You can manage your ad preferences directly through these platforms.
7. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
* With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our business
* To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
* To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If you believe that we have collected information from a child under 18, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.
10. Your Privacy Rights
California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, use, and disclose, and to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA)
In accordance with CalOPPA, we:
* Will not distribute your personal information without your consent
* Will post this Privacy Policy on our Site
* Allow users to visit our Site anonymously
Although we are based in Canada, we include this information to comply with applicable U.S. privacy requirements when relevant.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us:
By email: hello@courtneymarieimaging.com
By visiting:
www.courtneymarieimaging.com/contact
