Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Welcome to Maine Home Photography (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when visiting our website or using our services.

Information We Collect  

Information You Provide  

When you contact us, request a quote, book a photography session, or otherwise interact with our website, we may collect information including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Property address
• Brokerage or company name
• Billing information
• Any information you voluntarily provide through forms, emails, or messages

Payment Information  

Payments made through our website are securely processed by trusted third-party payment providers such as Stripe and/or Square. We do not store your full credit card or payment information on our servers without express consent.

Payment processors collect and process your payment information according to their own privacy policies.

Automatically Collected Information  

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

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time and date of your visit
• Referring website
• General geographic location based on your IP address

Cookies and Tracking Technologies  

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

We also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics may collect information such as:

• Pages viewed
• Time spent on pages
• Device information
• Browser information
• Approximate location
• Referral sources

This information helps us improve our website and marketing efforts.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Online Booking  

If you schedule appointments through our online booking system, we collect the information necessary to:

• Schedule appointments
• Send confirmations and reminders
• Communicate regarding your project
• Manage bookings and invoices

Our booking software may collect information according to its own privacy policy.

How We Use Your Information  

We use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Provide estimates and invoices
• Schedule photography appointments
• Deliver our photography services
• Process payments
• Improve our website
• Analyze website performance
• Send service-related communications
• Send occasional promotional emails (you may unsubscribe at any time)
• Comply with legal obligations

Sharing Information  

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers that help us operate our business, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Online booking software
• Email service providers
• Stripe
• Square
• Google Analytics
• Cloud storage providers
• Accounting or invoicing software

These providers only receive information necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Data Security  

We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention  

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Maintain business records
• Meet legal and tax obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

Your Privacy Rights  

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Request a copy of your information
• Object to certain uses of your information
• Withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

California Residents  

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under applicable California privacy laws regarding access to, deletion of, and correction of your personal information. We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Children’s Privacy  

Our services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Third-Party Websites  

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

Changes to This Privacy Policy  

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.

Contact Us  

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.