Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 17, 2025

At Angela Prosper Photography, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or purchase our products.

1. Business Information

Business Name: Angela Prosper Photography

Location: Seattle, WA

Website: www.prints.angelaprosper.com

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Place an order for our photography prints

  • Create an account on our website

  • Subscribe to our email newsletter

  • Contact us with questions or comments

This information may include:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Billing address

  • Shipping address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (processed securely by our payment providers)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information through our website platform provider, Squarespace, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on our website

  • Basic analytics data for website performance

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information only for the following purposes:

  • Order Processing: To process and fulfill your print orders

  • Shipping: To ship your purchased products to the correct address

  • Communication: To send order confirmations, shipping updates, and respond to your inquiries

  • Email Marketing: To send promotional emails and updates (only if you opt in)

  • Website Improvement: To analyze website performance and improve user experience

We do not use your personal information for any other purposes without your explicit consent.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers

We work with trusted third-party service providers to operate our business:

  • Squarespace: Our website platform provider that hosts our website and processes basic analytics

  • Stripe: Our payment processor that securely handles credit card transactions

  • PayPal: Our payment processor for PayPal transactions

  • Shipping Carriers: We share shipping addresses with carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx, etc.) to deliver your orders

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the specific services they provide to us.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Payment information is processed using industry-standard encryption through our secure payment providers (Stripe and PayPal). We do not store complete credit card numbers on our servers.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:

  • Order Information: Retained for up to 3 years for business records and customer service purposes

  • Email Subscribers: Retained until you unsubscribe from our email list

  • Account Information: Retained until you request account deletion

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Updates

You can request access to your personal information or ask us to update incorrect information by contacting us directly.

Data Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations to retain business records.

Email Unsubscribe

You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.

Account Deletion

If you have an account with us, you can request account deletion by contacting us.

8. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses minimal cookies primarily for:

  • Website functionality and user experience

  • Basic analytics provided by Squarespace to help us understand website performance

We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or marketing purposes. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

10. International Users

If you are visiting our website from outside the United States, please note that your information will be processed and stored in the United States. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Email: angela@angelaprosper.com

Phone: 206.816.5636

Mail: Angela Prosper Photography, Seattle, WA

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to our collection and use of your information as described herein.