Privacy Policy
Last Updated: June 2025
I, Nick Sparkman ("Photographer," "I," "me," or "my"), respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how I collect, use, share, and protect your information when you interact with my photography services, including my Pixieset store and client galleries.
1. Information I Collect
I collect the following types of personal information in connection with my services:
Personal Identifiable Information (PII): such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you submit contact forms, book sessions, or purchase products.
Transactional Information: details of your purchases and payments processed through Pixieset and related services.
Technical Information: such as IP addresses, browser type, and device information when you visit my website or Pixieset pages.
Usage Information: information collected via cookies or similar technologies on my website and Pixieset platform, if any.
2. How I Collect Information
I collect information:
Directly from you when you submit forms, book photography sessions, or make purchases.
Automatically through your interaction with my website and Pixieset store or galleries.
Via third-party service providers such as Pixieset and lab partners who assist in fulfilling orders.
3. How I Use Your Information
I use your information to:
Provide, manage, and fulfill photography services and product orders.
Communicate with you regarding bookings, orders, and client service.
Improve my website, services, and customer experience.
Comply with legal obligations.
4. Sharing Your Information
I may share your information with:
Third-party service providers such as Pixieset and their lab partners, solely for the purpose of fulfilling orders and providing services.
Law enforcement or other third parties if required by law or to protect my rights.
I do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
My website and Pixieset pages may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and collect usage data. Cookies help me understand website traffic and improve service functionality.
If you prefer, you may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly without them.
6. Data Security
I implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure, and I cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
I retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce my agreements.
8. Minors
My services are intended for clients aged 18 and older. I do not knowingly collect personal information from minors and do not offer services to minors.
9. Your Data Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
The right to access the personal data I hold about you.
The right to request correction or deletion of your personal data.
The right to object to or restrict certain data processing.
The right to data portability.
The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
The right to lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights or for questions about your data, please contact me at [your email/contact info].
10. International Transfers
As a U.S.-based photographer primarily serving U.S. clients, your data is processed within the United States. If you are located outside the U.S., please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S., where data protection laws may differ.
11. Changes to This Policy
I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Me
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your data, please contact:
Nick Sparkman
Email: nick@nsparkman.com
Website: nsparkman.com