Privacy
YOUR PRIVACY, SHORTHAND
Just like every photo tells a story, your information deserves to be handled with care. Here’s how we do it at Captures by Brian:
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We only collect what you share with us, along with minimal technical data needed to keep the site running smoothly.
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We never sell your data or share it for advertising.
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Any emails we send come directly from us and relate only to Captures by Brian.
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Payments are handled by secure third-party processors. We never see or store your card details.
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You’re always in control: you can ask us anytime to view, update, or delete your information.
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People in California and Europe have additional privacy rights, and we fully respect them.
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If you’d like the full picture, scroll down for the detailed policy, or reach out anytime at info@capturesbybrian.com.
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CAPTURES BY BRIAN – PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: May 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Captures by Brian (“Captures,” “we,” or “us”) collects, uses, and shares information about you. It applies when you use our website or other online services that link to this Privacy Policy (collectively, the “Services”), contact us, engage with us on social media, or otherwise interact with us.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the date at the top of this page and, in some cases, provide additional notice. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.
CONTENTS
COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you provide directly, such as when you:
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Fill out a form
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Communicate with us via third-party platforms
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Request customer support
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Share content or other materials with us
This information may include your name, email address, business details, content you submit (such as photos or posts), and any other information you choose to provide.
If you provide information about others (for example, purchasing a service as a gift), we use it only to fulfill your request. We do not send communications to your contacts unless they separately consent.
We do not collect or store payment information directly. Payments are processed by third-party providers, and their privacy policies govern any payment information you provide.
Information We Collect Automatically
When you interact with our Services, we may automatically collect:
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Activity Information: actions you take on our Services, such as pages viewed or content interacted with
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Transactional Information: details about purchases, including price and date
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Device and Usage Information: device model, operating system, IP address, browser type, access times, and referring pages
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies: cookies, web beacons, and similar tools used to improve site performance and understand usage
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Inferences: insights such as approximate location based on IP address or preferences based on activity
Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided information, we will delete it.
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USE OF INFORMATION
We use the information we collect to:
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Provide, maintain, and improve our Services
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Process transactions and send confirmations or receipts
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Respond to comments, questions, and support requests
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Communicate with you about new content, services, or features (you may opt out at any time)
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Monitor usage and analyze trends
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Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud or security issues
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Protect the rights, property, and safety of our users and others
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Comply with legal or regulatory obligations
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Carry out purposes described at the time of collection
SHARING OF INFORMATION
We may share information in the following circumstances:
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With Service Providers: trusted vendors who help us operate our Services (such as hosting or analytics)
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Legal Compliance: when required to comply with laws or lawful requests from authorities
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Protection of Rights: to protect the safety, property, or rights of Captures, our users, or others
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Professional Advisors: with lawyers or auditors as needed
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With Your Consent: when you direct us to share information
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Aggregated or De-Identified Data: information that cannot reasonably identify you
We do not sell personal information.
TRANSFER OF INFORMATION
Captures by Brian is based in the United States, and your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries with different data protection laws than your own.
By using our Services, you consent to these transfers. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards, including contractual protections, to support international data transfers.
DATA SECURITY
We use physical, technical, and administrative measures to safeguard your personal information, including encryption and restricted access practices. While no system is completely secure, we take reasonable steps to protect your information and regularly review our security practices.
RETENTION OF INFORMATION
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our Services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. When information is no longer needed, we delete it or anonymize it unless retention is required by law.
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YOUR CHOICES
You have control over your personal information. You may:
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Request access to the information we hold about you
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Request corrections or updates to inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements
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Unsubscribe from marketing emails using the link provided or by contacting us
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Manage cookies through your browser settings
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@capturesbybrian.com.
YOUR CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to:
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Know what personal information we collect and how it is used
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Request deletion of your personal information
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Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
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Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
In the past 12 months, we have collected identifiers, commercial information, online activity data, and inferences.
Requests may be submitted by emailing info@capturesbybrian.com. We will respond within 45 days, as required by law.
For more information, visit the California Attorney General’s website: https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa
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ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES FOR INDIVIDUALS IN EUROPE
If you are located in the EEA, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
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The right to access, correct, or delete your data
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The right to restrict or object to certain processing
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The right to data portability
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The right to withdraw consent at any time
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The right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Lawful bases for processing your data may include your consent, performance of a contract, compliance with legal obligations, and our legitimate business interests.
To exercise your rights, contact us at info@capturesbybrian.com.
CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
We value your trust. Protecting your privacy is central to how we operate at Captures by Brian.