Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 30th March 2026

Debra Seal (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website debrasealphotography.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or get in touch with us.

1. Who We Are

Debra Seal is a sole trader based in California, United States.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you can contact us at:

Email: dsealphoto@gmail.com

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

a. Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website, we may collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Any information you include in your message

b. Payment Information

If you make a payment, it is processed securely through Stripe. We do not store or have access to your full payment details.

c. Marketing Information

If you sign up for updates or newsletters, your email address may be stored and managed through Squarespace email tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to enquiries and messages

  • Process payments

  • Send occasional marketing communications (if you opt in)

  • Improve our website and services

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience.

We also use:

  • Facebook Pixel to understand how visitors use our site and to support advertising efforts

Cookies may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on the site

  • General location (not precise)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share your data with trusted third parties when necessary, including:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and email services)

  • Stripe (payment processing)

  • Meta (Facebook) for advertising and analytics

These providers have their own privacy policies and handle your data securely.

We do not sell your personal information.

6. International Data Transfers

As we serve clients internationally, your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

7. Data Retention

We may retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal obligations

In some cases, this may be indefinitely, unless you request deletion.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at dsealphoto@gmail.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to other websites (e.g., social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.