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Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 31, 2026 · Last Updated: May 31, 2026
Introduction
Marin Cole Studio ("we," "our," or "us") operates this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website or contact us about photography services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact Inquiries: Name, email address, phone number, and message content when you complete the contact form or email us directly
- Booking Information: Event date, location, and other details you share when discussing a photography project
- Communications: Any information contained in emails or messages you send us
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, collected via Plausible Analytics — privacy-friendly, no personal identifiers, no cookies
- Technical Data: Browser type and device information for service delivery and security
How We Use Your Information
- Respond to your inquiry and discuss your photography project
- Send contract and booking confirmation documents
- Deliver your photo gallery and related communications
- Send occasional studio updates if you opt in (unsubscribe at any time)
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
Third-Party Service Providers
We share your information only with providers necessary to operate our studio:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Email (Postmark) | Transactional messages | Email address, name |
| Gallery Delivery | Photo delivery to clients | Email address, name |
| Plausible Analytics | Website analytics | Anonymized usage data only |
| Vercel / Neon | Hosting and database | All data stored in our system |
Data Retention
- Client Records: Retained for 7 years to comply with accounting requirements
- Contact Inquiries: Retained for 2 years then deleted, unless a booking results
- Marketing Emails: Removed from our list immediately upon unsubscribe
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
To exercise these rights, email hello@marincolestudio.com. We respond within 30 days.
Cookies
This website does not use advertising or tracking cookies. Plausible Analytics is cookie-free. We may set an essential session cookie if you access the admin area.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents may request to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of any sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. Contact hello@marincolestudio.com to exercise these rights.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the updated date above. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Privacy questions or requests: hello@marincolestudio.com