Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 16, 2026
Business Name: Margaret Nissen Photography
Website: www.margaretnissen.com
Location: California, United States

1. Introduction

[Margaret Nissen Photography] ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it through this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, book photography services, subscribe to our emails, or interact with us.

This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Event details (e.g., date, venue, session type)

  • Payment and billing information

  • Photos and related metadata

  • Communications you send to us

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages viewed

  • Referring website

  • Date and time of access

C. Email Marketing Information

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails, we collect:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Email engagement data (such as opens and clicks)

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

  • Provide photography services

  • Schedule and manage sessions

  • Process payments

  • Deliver online galleries

  • Send marketing and promotional emails (with consent)

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Online Galleries and Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers for:

  • Online gallery hosting

  • Payment processing

  • Website hosting

  • Email marketing services

  • Cloud storage

These service providers may process personal information on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party platforms, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to:

  • Analyze traffic

  • Improve performance

  • Enhance user experience

  • Support marketing efforts

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies. Some features may not function properly without them.

6. How Long We Retain Your Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services

  • Maintain business and tax records

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

Photography images and galleries may be archived but are not guaranteed to be stored indefinitely unless stated in your service agreement.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

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

  • Know what personal information we collect

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Limit the use of sensitive personal information

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

We do not sell your personal information.

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact:

Email: margaret@margaretnissen.com
We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

8. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We do not sell your personal information.
If you would like confirmation regarding your data or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at margaret@margaretnissen.com.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

12. Contact Information

Margaret Nissen Photography
P.O.Box 179, St. Helena
California, United States
Email: margaret@margaretnissen.com