Privacy Policy
Dwain Thomas Photography
Last Updated: January 2026
Privacy Policy
Dwain Thomas Photography (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Business or organization name
Any information submitted through contact forms, inquiry forms, or newsletter sign-ups
You are not required to provide personal information to browse our website, but certain services require it in order to respond to inquiries or deliver services.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device and operating system information
Pages viewed and time spent on the site
This information is used for analytics and website performance improvement.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
Provide photography and related creative services
Send newsletters or updates if you opt in
Improve website performance and user experience
Maintain website security and prevent misuse
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Payments
Payments made through our website are processed securely through Square, integrated via Squarespace. We do not store or have access to your full payment information. All payment transactions are handled directly by Square in accordance with their privacy and security practices.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate and improve our website and services, including:
Squarespace – website hosting, forms, and infrastructure
Google Analytics – website traffic and usage analytics
Square – payment processing
YouTube – embedded video content
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies if you have questions or concerns.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies for:
Website functionality
Traffic analysis
Performance optimization
Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site so we can improve usability. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some site features.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, you may receive occasional emails related to our work, updates, or offerings. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link provided in each email.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. While no online system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, we use commercially reasonable measures to reduce the risk of unauthorized access or disclosure.
Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
Requesting access to the information we have about you
Requesting corrections or deletion
Opting out of marketing communications
California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Residents of the European Union may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Requests related to personal information can be made using the contact details below.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Information
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
Dwain Thomas Photography
Email: info@dwainthomas.net