Crystal Lee Photography LLC (“we,” “us,” or “the Company”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.
We comply with applicable U.S. privacy regulations and make every effort to align with global data protection standards.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information only when we have your consent or a legitimate business purpose to do so. The types of data we may collect include:
Personal details
- Name, address, email, phone number, and social media links.
- Account login details (if you create an account on our site).
Transaction details
- Purchase history, order information, and payment method (processed securely through third-party providers).
- We do not store full credit card details. Payments are processed securely through third-party payment providers enabled at checkout.
Website interaction data
- IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and on-site activity.
- Analytics and advertising information gathered through Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity, Meta Pixel (Facebook), and Google Search Console.
Form submissions & communication data
- Information you provide via contact forms, email, or newsletter sign-ups.
- Client inquiries and session details managed through Dubsado and Mailchimp.
- Session booking details managed through UseSession, which collects information on our behalf to reserve your session.
How We Collect Information
We may collect your information in the following ways:
- Directly from you when you fill out forms, place an order, or contact us.
- Automatically through cookies and analytics tracking tools.
- From third-party platforms (such as Google, Facebook, or UseSession) when you interact with our ads or scheduling tools.
Cookies & Tracking
Cookies help us improve your browsing experience, measure marketing performance, and understand user behavior through analytics and session-based tools.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Links to manage cookies for common browsers include:
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Process and fulfill orders or session bookings.
- Communicate with you about orders, services, or inquiries.
- Deliver and personalize marketing emails and offers.
- Maintain accurate business and financial records.
- Improve our website, services, and customer experience.
- Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraudulent activity.
Payment Processing
Payments made through our online store are securely processed by third-party payment providers integrated with our WooCommerce storefront. These may include credit or debit card processors, digital wallet providers, and alternative payment methods.
Available payment providers may include WooPayments (WooPay) powered by Stripe, Stripe, PayPal, or other payment services enabled at checkout.
Gift cards purchased or redeemed through our website are issued and managed through our e-commerce platform or a third-party gift card provider. We do not store or have access to gift card payment details or underlying financial information.
All payment transactions are encrypted and processed directly by the selected provider. We do not store, process, or have access to your full payment information, including credit card numbers or banking details.
For more information about how your payment information is handled, please review the privacy policies of the payment providers used at checkout.
Gift Registries
If you create or share a gift registry through our website, the following additional terms apply:
- Information Collected: When creating a registry, we may collect your name, event type, date, contact details, and any notes or images you choose to share.
- Public Visibility: By default, registry details and selected items are visible to anyone who has your registry link. You may adjust your visibility settings within your account or contact us to make your registry private.
- Purchases Made from Registries: When someone purchases an item from your registry, we receive limited transaction information to process and fulfill the order. We do not disclose buyer payment information to registrants.
- Data Retention: Registry information may be retained for as long as your registry remains active or as required for business and tax purposes. You may request removal of your registry at any time by contacting us.
- Consent: By creating or sharing a registry, you consent to the collection, use, and limited disclosure of your information as described in this section and in the rest of this Privacy Policy.
Third-Party Services
We may share limited data with trusted partners that help us operate our business. These include:
- Square (payment processing, inventory sync, and POS).
- WooCommerce (store management).
- Dubsado (client communication and contracts).
- Mailchimp (email marketing and newsletters).
- UseSession (session booking and scheduling).
- Google Analytics & Google Search Console (website analytics).
- Meta Pixel (Facebook) (advertising insights).
- Microsoft Clarity (user behavior analytics, heatmaps, and session recordings).
Each of these third parties maintains its own privacy and data protection policies. We only share the minimum information necessary to provide their services.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill your requests, complete transactions, and comply with legal or tax obligations.
- Order and invoice data: retained indefinitely for accounting and recordkeeping.
- Marketing and communication data: retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
- You may request deletion or correction of your data at any time by emailing crystal@crystalleephotography.com.
Data Security
We use secure hosting and encryption technologies to protect your data, including SSL (Secure Socket Layer) certificates.
All payment transactions are processed securely by our third-party payment providers and are not stored on our servers.
While we take reasonable precautions to safeguard your data, no system is 100% secure. You acknowledge that transmitting data online carries inherent risks.
Data Breach Notification
If a data breach occurs that compromises personal data, we will notify affected users via email within 72 hours of discovery.
Your Rights
You may:
- Request access to or deletion of your personal data.
- Opt out of marketing emails at any time via the “unsubscribe” link.
- Adjust cookie or tracking settings in your browser.
Requests can be sent to crystal@crystalleephotography.com.
Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect new technologies, regulations, or services.
The “Effective Date” at the top will always indicate the most recent revision.
Contact Information
Crystal Lee Photography LLC
804 Inlet Square Drive, Suite B
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Email: crystal@crystalleephotography.com
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our services or practices.
