In Plain Focus – Your Privacy

 

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:

• We only collect what you share with us, plus a little technical info that helps the site run smoothly.

• We never sell your data or pass it around for ads.

• Payments go through secure third-party processors — we never see your card details.

• You’re always in control: ask us anytime to view, update, or delete your info.

• Folks in California and Europe have extra rights, and we fully respect them.

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If you’d like the full picture, scroll down for the detailed policy — or just reach out at info@capturesbybrian.com

Captures by Brian – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 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, mobile experiences, 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. If we make changes, we’ll revise the date at the top of this page, and in some cases, we may provide additional notice (such as posting a statement on our site). We encourage you to review this Policy regularly to stay informed about our practices.

 

Contents

• Collection of Information

• Use of Information

• Sharing of Information

• Transfer of Information

• Data Security

• Retention of Information

• Your Choices

• Your California Privacy Rights

• Additional Disclosures for Individuals in Europe

• Contact Us

 

Collection of Information

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly, such as when you:

• Fill out a form

• Communicate with us via third-party platforms

• Request customer support

• Share content or other materials with us

Types of 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 automatically collect:

• Activity Information: Your actions on our Services (e.g., pages viewed, posts interacted with).

• Transactional Information: Details about purchases, including price and date.

• Device & Usage Information: Device model, operating system, IP address, browser type, and usage patterns (such as access times, referring pages, and clicks).

• Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve functionality, measure performance, and analyze usage. Third-party analytics providers may also collect data about your use of our Services and other sites.

• Inferences: We may derive insights, such as your approximate location from your IP address or your 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 information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it.

 

Use of Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Services

• Process transactions and send confirmations or receipts

• Respond to comments, questions, and support requests

• Communicate with you about new content, products, or features (you may opt out anytime)

• Monitor trends and usage for analytics

• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraud or security issues

• Protect the rights, property, and safety of our users and others

• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

• Carry out purposes described at the time of collection

 

Sharing of Information

We may share information in these circumstances:

• With Service Providers: Vendors and consultants who perform services for us (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support).

• Legal Compliance: To comply with laws, legal processes, or lawful requests from authorities (such as law enforcement or national security).

• Protection of Rights: Where necessary to protect the safety, property, and rights of Captures, our users, or others.

• Professional Advisors: With lawyers or auditors for business or legal purposes.

• With Your Consent: When you direct us to share your information.

• Aggregated or De-Identified Data: We may share information that cannot reasonably identify you.

 

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 that may have different data protection laws than your own. By using our Services, you consent to this transfer.

We take steps to ensure your information is adequately protected wherever it is processed, including through trusted third-party providers such as Amazon Web Services.

 

Data Security

We use a combination of physical, technical, and administrative measures to safeguard your personal information, including encryption and restricted access practices. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

 

Retention of Information

We keep personal information only as long as necessary to provide Services, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce agreements. When data is no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it unless law requires otherwise.

 

Your Choices

You have control over your personal information. You may:

• Access the information we hold about you

• Correct or update inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal requirements)

• Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the link in the message or by contacting us

• Manage cookies through your browser settings

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@capturesbybrian.com

 

Your California Privacy Rights

California residents have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell or share personal data for cross-context advertising)

• Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

In the past 12 months, we have collected identifiers, commercial information, online activity data, and inferences.

You may make requests by emailing us at info@capturesbybrian.com. We will respond within 45 days, as required by law.

For more details, see the California Attorney General’s site: https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa.

 

Additional Disclosures for Individuals in Europe

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right of access, rectification, and erasure

• Right to restrict or object to processing

• Right to data portability

• Right to withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

• Right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory 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 practices, please contact us at info@capturesbybrian.com

We value your trust. Protecting your privacy is central to how we operate at Captures by Brian.