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