Kim Hawkins Photography

Kim Hawkins Photography is committed to protecting your personal information and complying with BC’s Personal Information and Privacy Act and Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and how we keep it safe.

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What is Personal Information?
 

• Personal information includes any details that can identify you, such as your name, email address, phone number, or any other information you provide when booking a session or signing up to our email list.

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What Information We Collect and Why
 

• We collect personal information to provide our photography services. This may include:

Your name and contact details to book and confirm sessions.

Any relevant details needed to personalize your photography experience.

Your email address if you sign up for our newsletter or promotions.

 

How We Collect, Use, and Share Your Information
 

• We collect personal information directly from you whenever possible.
   

• By using our services, you agree that we may collect, use, or share your information to provide the best experience.
   

• We will never sell or share your personal information with third parties unless required by law or necessary to fulfill our services.

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Use of Information – Newsletters & Promotions
 

• If you sign up for our mailing list, we may use your email to send newsletters, special offers, or updates about Kim Hawkins Photography. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in our emails or contacting us directly.

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Keeping Your Information Secure

 

• We make best efforts to use online services that store information on secure servers located in Canada or Europe to ensure compliance with privacy laws and to avoid exposure to the US Patriot Act. However, in some cases, software may still use American servers. If you have concerns about the software we use, please contact us for more information.
   

• As a standard practice, we do not use generative AI services that require us to grant the company a license to use client images. (We do use industry standard photo retouching tools that incorporate AI technology.) If we agree to use AI programs to create images or characters for you as part of our services, we will discuss the implications of using generative AI programs with you and ensure we have your consent before proceeding.
   

• We have measures in place to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your information including limited access to data, strong passwords and authentication, SSL certificate, and encryption. 

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Accessing Our Website
 

• We do not collect personal information from individuals simply browsing our website. However, we do use Wix and Google Analytics to gather general statistics about how visitors use our site. This includes:

The number of visitors and how long they stay on different pages.

How visitors found our website (such as through search engines or external links).

The type of browser, operating system, and device (mobile or desktop) used to access our site.

 

• This information helps us understand what content is most useful to visitors and improve our website. It does not personally identify you.

Accessing and Updating Your Information
 

• You have the right to request access to the personal information we have about you. You can also ask us to correct any mistakes. 

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