Introduction

Welcome to Sean Butler Photography (“we,” “our,” or “this website”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with this website.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Website

• Message content submitted through contact forms or comments

This information is used solely to respond to inquiries and communicate with you.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit this website, certain information is collected automatically, including:

• IP address

• IP-based approximate location

• Browser type and device information

• Operating system

• Referring URLs

• Pages viewed and interaction data

• Date and time of access

This information is collected by our hosting and analytics providers and is used to operate, secure, and improve the website.

How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information to:

• Respond to messages and inquiries

• Operate, maintain, and improve the website

• Monitor site usage and performance

• Protect against spam, abuse, and security threats

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

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent – for analytics cookies and embedded third-party content

• Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve the website and respond to inquiries

You may withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or cookie preferences.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to enable essential functionality and analyze website traffic. Analytics cookies are used only with your consent where required by law.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or via the cookie consent banner displayed on this site. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

Analytics

This website uses Squarespace Analytics and Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with the site.

Squarespace may collect information such as IP addresses, page views, and access logs for security, analytics, and performance purposes.

Google Analytics 4 collects information such as page views, interaction events, approximate location, device information, and browsing behavior. Google Analytics 4 uses event-based data collection and does not store or log IP addresses.

Google processes analytics data on our behalf to help analyze website usage and improve site performance. Google’s use of data is governed by its own privacy policy.

Embedded Content

This website may include embedded content from third-party services, including:

• YouTube videos

• Google Maps

Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party website directly and may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction according to Google’s own privacy policies.

Hosting and Service Providers

This website is hosted by Squarespace, which provides website hosting, security, and analytics services. Squarespace processes personal information on our behalf as a service provider in accordance with its Data Processing Addendum and Privacy Policy.

International Data Transfers

Some services used on this website, including Squarespace and Google Analytics, may process data outside your country of residence, including in the United States. Where required by law, such transfers are protected using appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to respond to inquiries, operate the website, comply with legal obligations, or for legitimate security purposes. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Your Privacy Rights

European Union (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent at any time

California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Request disclosure of the personal information collected

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale of personal information (note: we do not sell personal data)

Requests may be made using the contact information below.

Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Contact Information

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Sean Butler Photography
Email: seanbutlerphotography@gmail.com