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Privacy Policy

Effective May 2026

Samantha Parkes Photography respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains what we collect, how we use it, and your rights.

Information We Collect

When you submit an inquiry through our website, we collect the following information you provide directly: your first and last name, email address, phone number, wedding date, event location, and your message.

We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes. Our website uses only essential cookies required for site functionality.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide solely to respond to your inquiry, communicate with you about our photography services, and manage our bookings. We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services to operate:

  • Cloudflare Turnstile — to verify that inquiry submissions are made by real visitors, not bots. Cloudflare may process limited technical data (such as your browser type) to perform this verification.
  • Resend — to deliver email notifications when you submit an inquiry. Your email address is shared with Resend solely for this purpose.
  • Convex — to securely store inquiry submissions.
  • Google Fonts — to display typefaces on this website. Your browser may connect to Google's servers to load font files.

Data Retention

We retain inquiry data for as long as necessary to respond to your request and manage our client relationships. If you would like your information deleted, please contact us and we will remove it promptly.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Inquiry data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption in transit.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate information, and to request deletion of your data. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your information, please reach out through our inquiry form or email us directly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated effective date.