Privacy Policy

At Sunshine Soul Photography Co., I value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).

By using my website and services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information I Collect

I may collect the following types of personal information when you use our website or services:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address.
Payment Information: Credit card details and billing information (Note: Payment processing is handled securely through third-party platforms and I do not store your payment details).
Photography Session Details: Information related to your photoshoot, including preferences, dates, and locations.
Communication Records: Any correspondence between you and I, including emails, inquiries, and feedback.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing behavior (such as the pages you visit on our website). This data helps us improve our services and website functionality.

2. How I Use Your Information

I may use your personal information for the following purposes:

To provide our services: Including booking and managing photography sessions, processing payments, and delivering photos or other products.
To communicate with you: Responding to inquiries, sending session reminders, confirming bookings, and providing customer support.
To improve our website and services: I analyze technical data and customer feedback to enhance your experience.
For marketing purposes: If you opt-in to receive newsletters or promotions, I may send you relevant offers. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance: To meet legal obligations or resolve any disputes.

3. How I Protect Your Information

We take reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is stored securely. This includes:

Using encrypted and secure payment gateways for processing financial transactions.
Storing personal information on secure servers.
Limiting access to personal data to authorized personnel only.

Despite our efforts to secure your data, please understand that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Therefore, while I strive to protect your personal information, I cannot ensure or warrant its absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We will not share, sell, or rent your personal information to third parties unless:

With Service Providers: I may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in delivering our services, such as payment processors, email services, and web hosting. These providers are obligated to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.
Legal Requirements: I may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request (e.g., government or law enforcement authorities).
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of Sunshine Soul Photography Co., your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, personalise content, and gather analytical data. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Accessing and Correcting Your Information

You have the right to:

Access your personal information: You can request a copy of the personal information I hold about you by contacting us at [Insert Contact Information].
Correct your personal information: If you believe any of your personal details are inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections.
Request Deletion: You may request that I delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations I may have to retain it.

7. Retention of Personal Information

I retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Once your information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted.

8. Third-Party Websites

My website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by Sunshine Soul Photography Co. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. I encourage you to read their privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

9. International Data Transfers

Sunshine Soul Photography Co. primarily operates within Australia. However, if I transfer your personal information outside of Australia (e.g., to a service provider located overseas), I will take reasonable steps to ensure that the overseas recipient complies with privacy standards consistent with the Australian Privacy Principles.

10. Children’s Privacy

My website and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 16. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If I learn that I have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 16, I will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Under Australian law, you have several rights related to your personal information, including the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your data. If you wish to exercise any of these rights or have concerns about how I handle your information, please contact us at:

Sunshine Soul Photography Co.
Email: sunshinesoulphotographyco@outlook.com
Website: www.sunshinesoulphotographyco.com.au

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When I make changes, I will post the updated policy on our website and revise the "Effective Date" at the top of the page. I encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how I protect your personal information.

Contact Me:

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

Sunshine Soul Photography Co.
Email: sunshinesoulphotographyco@outlook.com

Website: www.sunshinesoulphotographyco.com.au