Privacy Policy

Nicole Boudreau Photo

Nicole Boudreau Photo (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information entrusted to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit nicoleboudreauphoto.com (the “Website”), contact us, or engage our photography services.

By using our Website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit an inquiry through our contact form
Email or call us
Book or participate in a photography session
Communicate with us regarding services

This information may include:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Session preferences and personal details relevant to your photography experience
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring website

This data is used for analytics, security, and performance optimization.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
Schedule and provide photography services
Deliver digital images, albums, or artwork
Process payments
Improve our Website and client experience
Maintain business and legal records
Protect against fraud or misuse

We only collect information necessary to provide a refined, professional service experience.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (Applicable Where Required)

Where applicable under Canadian privacy laws, we process personal information based on:

Your consent
The performance of a service agreement
Legitimate business interests
Legal obligations

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure proper Website functionality
Analyze visitor behavior
Improve performance and security

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. However, doing so may affect Website functionality.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only with:

Trusted third-party service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processors, gallery delivery platforms)
Legal authorities when required by law
Professional advisors (accounting, legal, or insurance purposes)

All third-party providers are expected to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards.

6. Image Usage & Portfolio Display

Client images are not used for portfolio display, marketing, social media, competitions, or any promotional purposes without the client’s explicit permission.

Nicole Boudreau Photo respects the privacy of all clients. Images are only shared or displayed when the client has clearly approved their use, typically in writing.

Clients may also request that their images remain completely private, and such requests will always be respected.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Meet contractual obligations
Comply with legal and tax requirements

Archived images may be retained for business continuity purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no system can guarantee complete security.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party platforms, including Instagram and Facebook. Once you leave our Website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

We encourage reviewing their privacy policies separately.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under 13 without parental involvement. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

11. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may:

Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request corrections
Request deletion where legally permissible
Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To make a request, please contact us directly.

12. International Visitors

If you access our Website from outside Canada, your information may be processed in Canada, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The effective date at the top reflects the latest revision. Continued use of the Website indicates acceptance of any changes.

14. Contact Information

Nicole Boudreau Photo
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Email: info@nicoleboudreauphoto.com
Phone: (506) 260-1945
Website: https://nicoleboudreauphoto.com