Last updated: August 29th, 2025

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Six Shutter Photography. This page explains how Six Shutter collects, uses, and safeguards your personal information to ensure transparency and trust.

Six Shutter Photography (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates the website https://sixshutter.com. We are based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and we are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with Canadian law (PIPEDA) and international standards (GDPR/CCPA).

1. Who We Are

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  1. Personal Information (provided by you)
    • Name, email address, phone number, company details.
    • Information submitted via forms, bookings, or inquiries.
  2. Transactional Data
    • Purchase details, billing and shipping information (via WooCommerce).
  3. Technical Data (collected automatically)
    • IP address, browser type, device details.
    • Website usage data via cookies and analytics.
  4. Service-Related Data
    • Event/project details (location, type of service, preferences).

We collect this data to provide services, process bookings, and improve our website.

3. Comments

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the form, plus IP address and browser info to prevent spam. An anonymized string from your email may be sent to Gravatar to display profile images (see Gravatar’s Privacy Policy).

4. Media

If you upload images to the website, avoid uploading files with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may download and extract this information.

5. Contact Forms

If you use our contact form, submitted information (name, email, message) is stored for customer service purposes. It is not used for marketing without your consent.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to:

  1. Save preferences (e.g., form details, login session).
  2. Track usage and improve website performance.
  3. Provide e-commerce functionality (WooCommerce cart, checkout).

You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Analytics

We may use Google Analytics or hosting-level analytics to understand visitor behavior. Data collected is anonymized where possible. You can opt out via browser add-ons or settings.

8. WooCommerce (Online Store)

If you purchase services:

  • We collect your name, email, billing/shipping details, payment info.
  • We use this data to fulfill orders, process refunds, prevent fraud, and meet legal obligations.
  • Payment processing is handled by PayPal. Please see PayPal Privacy Policy.
  • Team members (administrators, shop managers) may access necessary customer/order information to fulfill services.

9. Akismet (Anti-Spam)

For comment spam detection, Akismet may collect IP address, user agent, referrer, and site URL, along with submitted data (name, email, comment).

10. Sharing of Information

We only share your data with:

  1. Service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processors).
  2. Legal authorities when required by law.

We never sell or rent your personal data.

11. How Long We Retain Data

  • Comments: indefinitely (for moderation and context).
  • Orders: typically 7 years (for accounting/tax purposes).
  • Contact form entries: up to 12 months, unless otherwise required.
  • Analytics data: generally 14 months, anonymized where possible.

12. Your Rights

You may request to:

  1. Access personal data we hold about you.
  2. Correct or delete your data (subject to legal obligations).
  3. Withdraw consent to processing.
  4. Request an export of your personal data.

Canadian users may contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if they believe rights are violated. EU/California residents also have GDPR/CCPA rights.

13. Data Transfers

Your data may be processed outside Canada (e.g., in the U.S. via PayPal, Google). We ensure safeguards are in place through privacy frameworks or contractual obligations.

14. Security

We use SSL encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to protect your data. While no system is 100% secure, we take all reasonable precautions.

15. Data Breach Procedures

In case of a breach, we will:

  1. Notify affected users as soon as possible.
  2. Report to authorities if legally required.
  3. Take corrective measures to prevent recurrence.

16. Third-Party Links & Embedded Content

Articles or galleries may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Instagram feeds). These external sites may collect data independently and have their own privacy policies.

17. Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The “Last Updated” date will always be revised accordingly.

18. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

Six Shutter Photography

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

📧 info@sixshutter.com

📞 +1 (416) 2689576