Clear as Rain - Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 1, 2024

At Clear as Rain Media Group Ltd. (“We,” “Us,” or “Our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our services, including our website (www.clearasrain.ca), and outlines your privacy rights.

 

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information when you engage with our services, contact us, or visit our website. The types of information we may collect include:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, and other contact details.
  • Payment Information: Credit card details, billing address, and other financial data required for payment processing.
  • Photography Data: Images and media captured during photography sessions.
  • Technical Data: Information about your interaction with our website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage statistics collected via cookies or similar tracking technologies.

 

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide photography services, fulfill contracts, and manage bookings.
  • Payment Processing: To process transactions and manage billing.
  • Customer Support: To respond to inquiries, requests, or complaints and provide ongoing customer service.
  • Marketing and Communications: To send updates, offers, or promotions related to our services (with your consent, where required by law).
  • Website Optimization: To improve our website’s functionality, performance, and user experience.
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal obligations.


3. Sharing Your Information

We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With third-party vendors who help us provide our services, such as payment processors, cloud storage providers, or customer support platforms. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and will only use your information to perform services on our behalf.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, we may disclose your personal information to legal authorities.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same protections outlined in this policy.


4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and manage advertising campaigns. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our site.


5. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include encryption, secure payment gateways, and restricted access to personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: The right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction: The right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion: The right to request the deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.

Opt-Out: The right to unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.

Data Portability: The right to request that we transfer your data to another service provider.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9.

 

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. Once no longer required, your data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

 

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:


  • Communications: 403-708-9184
  • Email: josephr@clearasrain.ca
  • Mailing Address: 131 Copperstone Dr SE, Calgary, AB, Canada, T2Z 5B4


10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

By using our services or website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

Calgary Wedding & Event Photographers - Clear As Rain Media Group Ltd.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Clear As Rain Media Group brings 14 years of experience to portrait, event, and wedding photography. Specializing in Natural Light Candid Storytelling, we capture your authentic moments beautifully.
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