Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

a. Personal Information

When you create an account, subscribe, or contact us, we may collect:

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Billing and payment information (processed via Stripe)
• Business name, location, and profile details
• Social media handles and links (if connected)

b. Automatically Collected Data

We may collect:

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and referring URLs
• Cookies and analytics data (Google Analytics, Hotjar, etc.)

c. Third-Party Data

If you integrate your social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Google, LinkedIn, TikTok), we may access limited information per their API permissions for posting or analytics.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and manage our Services
• Process payments and subscriptions
• Improve site functionality and user experience
• Send marketing, promotional, or administrative messages (with opt-out capability)
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data under:

• Your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-ups)
• Contractual necessity (e.g., subscription processing)
• Legitimate business interests (e.g., analytics, fraud prevention)
• Legal obligations (where required by law)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools for analytics, advertising, and user experience improvements. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect certain site features.

5. Third-Party Integrations

Our Services integrate with third-party tools and APIs (e.g., Stripe, Canva, Make.com, and various social media platforms). We do not control and are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their respective privacy policies before use.

6. Advertising and Analytics

We may use social media and ad platforms (e.g., Meta Ads, Google Ads, TikTok Ads) for marketing campaigns. These platforms may use tracking pixels to measure ad effectiveness. All such activity complies with applicable privacy regulations and offers opt-out options via ad settings.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data by contacting us at greg@photographersocialhub.com.

8. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no transmission over the Internet is 100% secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

• Access and correct your personal information
• Withdraw consent for specific data uses
• Request the deletion of your personal information
• Lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your rights are violated

10. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed toward individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

11. International Data Transfers

Data may be stored or processed outside Canada (e.g., in the U.S.) by our trusted third-party partners. In such cases, we ensure adequate protection consistent with PIPEDA.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. All changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

13. Contact Information

For any privacy-related concerns, please contact: