Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for DukArtPhotography.com

Effective Date: August 6, 2025

Thank you for visiting DukArtPhotography.com (the “Site”), operated by DukArt Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information when you visit our Site or use our services, including client galleries, online stores, and booking features hosted through Pixieset. As our services include family portraits, which may involve children under 16 years of age, we have specific measures to protect their privacy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

•  Personal Information: When you interact with our Site, book a session, make a purchase, or access a client gallery, we may collect:

        •  Name

        •  Email address

        •  Phone number

        •  Mailing address

        •  Payment information (e.g., credit card or banking details, processed via third-party payment processors)

        •  Any other information you voluntarily provide (e.g., through contact forms, questionnaires, or family portrait session details)

•  Information About Children: For family portrait sessions, we may collect limited personal information about children under 16, such as their names or ages, provided by a parent or legal guardian. We may also collect images of children as part of the photographic services.

•  Non-Personal Information: We may collect non-identifiable data, such as:

        •  Browser type, device type, and IP address

        •  Website usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the Site) via cookies or analytics tools like Google Analytics

•  Client Data: Photos and related metadata uploaded to client galleries, which may include images of children or other personal information if provided by you or your clients.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information:

•  Directly from you when you fill out forms, book family portrait sessions, make purchases, or interact with our Site or client galleries.

•  From parents or legal guardians who provide information about children under 16 for family portrait sessions.

•  Automatically through cookies, web beacons, and analytics tools.

•  Via third-party services integrated with Pixieset, such as payment processors or print labs, as outlined below.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

•  Provide and manage our services, including family portrait sessions, client galleries, online stores, and booking systems.

•  Process payments and fulfill orders for prints, digital downloads, or other products.

•  Communicate with you about your account, bookings, or inquiries, including coordinating family portrait sessions.

•  Improve our Site and services through analytics and user feedback.

•  Comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.

•  Send promotional emails or newsletters (with your consent, where required).

•  For children’s information, we use it solely to provide the requested photography services (e.g., creating and delivering family portraits) and not for marketing purposes.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with:

•  Third-Party Service Providers: We use Pixieset to host our Site, client galleries, and online store. We also work with payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal), print labs, and analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers may access your data, including images of children, to perform their services. For Pixieset’s privacy practices, see Pixieset Privacy Policy.

•  Legal Requirements: We may disclose information, including images or data related to children, if required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

•  Business Transfers: If our business is sold or merged, your information, including family portrait data, may be transferred to the new entity.

5. Special Considerations for Children’s Privacy

•  We provide family portrait services that may involve photographing children under 16. We collect and process personal information about children (e.g., names, ages, or images) only with the explicit consent of a parent or legal guardian.

•  Parents or guardians may review, correct, or request deletion of their child’s information by contacting us at info@dukartphotography.com.

•  We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 16. If we learn that a child has provided information without parental consent, we will delete it promptly.

•  Images of children in family portraits are stored securely in password-protected client galleries and are accessible only to authorized users (e.g., the parent or guardian).

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

•  Access, correct, or delete your personal information, including information about your children.

•  Opt out of marketing communications.

•  Restrict or object to certain data processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@dukartphotography.com or manage your account settings in the Pixieset dashboard. For EU residents, we comply with GDPR requirements, including those related to children’s data, as outlined in Pixieset’s Data Processing Addendum. For U.S. residents, we comply with applicable laws like the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

7. Data Security

We use reasonable measures to protect your information, including password-protected galleries, secure payment processing, and restricted access to images of children. However, no online platform is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your information, including family portrait data, as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. You may request account deletion, including removal of children’s images or data, by contacting us at info@dukartphotography.com or via the Pixieset dashboard.

9. Cookies and Tracking

Our Site uses cookies to enhance functionality and analyze usage. We do not use cookies to collect personal information about children under 16. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., print labs or social media). We are not responsible for their privacy practices, including how they handle children’s data. Please review their policies before sharing information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site or via email.

12. Contact Us

For questions, to exercise your privacy rights, or to manage information about your children, contact us at:

•  Email: info@dukartphotography.com