PHOTOS BY AARON — PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: January 6, 2026
Website: www.photosbyaaron.com
Contact Email: info@photosbyaaron.com

At Photos by Aaron, we are committed to protecting the privacy of our website visitors and clients in accordance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect personal information you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name, email, and phone number via contact forms.

  • Additional info provided in inquiries or messages.

  • Anonymous technical information via cookies or analytics (IP addresses, pages visited, browser type).

Important: We do not collect payment info online; payments are handled in-person via e-transfer or cash.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use personal information only for purposes that are:

  • Clearly related to providing our photography services.

  • Necessary to respond to inquiries or communications.

  • Required for business operations, marketing (with consent), or legal obligations.

We do not sell or share your information for marketing without consent.

3. CONSENT & COLLECTION PRI NCIPLES (PIPA)

Under PIPA, organizations must:

  • Collect only information necessary for purposes identified.

  • Obtain consent for collection, use, or disclosure of personal info.

  • Be open about policies and procedures.

By using our website or contacting us, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this policy.

4. SHARING & DISCLOSURE

We will not disclose personal information to third parties except:

  • When required by law.

  • To protect our legal rights or safety of clients or others.

  • In connection with business restructuring or sale.

5. DATA RETENTION & ACCESS

  • Personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill business or legal obligations.

  • You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting info@photosbyaaron.com.

6. SECURITY

We implement reasonable safeguards to protect information against loss, theft, and unauthorized access or disclosure.

7. COOKIES & ANALYTICS

Cookies and analytics may be used to:

  • Improve website performance.

  • Understand usage trends.

No personally identifiable info is collected through cookies. You may disable cookies in your browser.

8. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

  • Our services are primarily for individuals 13 years and older (age threshold aligns with industry norms in Canada).

  • We do not knowingly collect personal info from younger children.

  • If you are under 13, do not submit personal info without parental consent.

9. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in practices or legal obligations. The current version with the effective date will always be posted.

The Terms & Conditions and Copyright & Usage sections will also reference Canadian copyright law and PIPA-compliant marketing use of client images.