1. Introduction

At Critstriks Photography Studio ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services or visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including but not limited to:

• Contact information (name, email address, phone number, mailing address)
• Booking information (dates, locations, service types)
• Payment information (credit card details, billing address)
• Photographs and images created during our services
• Communications you send to us
• Information you provide when filling out forms on our website

We may also automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

• IP address and browser type
• Pages you view and links you click
• Time spent on our website
• Referring website or source
• Device information

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• Providing and delivering the services you request
• Processing payments and sending invoices
• Communicating with you about your booking or inquiries
• Sending promotional materials or newsletters (with your consent)
• Improving our website and services
• Complying with legal obligations
• Protecting our rights and preventing fraud

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your personal information with:

• Service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processors, cloud storage providers)
• Professional advisors (e.g., lawyers, accountants, insurers)
• Government authorities when required by law
• Third parties in connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Accessing, correcting, or deleting your personal information
• Withdrawing consent for certain processing activities
• Requesting restriction of processing
• Data portability
• Opting out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

Critstriks Photography Studio
456 Artway Blvd, Vancouver, BC, Canada
[email protected]
+1 (604) 987-6543

Last updated: April 15, 2025