Privacy Policy for Ruth Wilde Brophy Photography
Effective Date: 9/12/24

At Ruth Wilde Brophy Photography, we are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, ruthwildebrophyphotography.ie, including our WooCommerce shop where we sell photographs.

1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Make a purchase in our WooCommerce shop
Sign up for our newsletter
Contact us through our website

The types of personal information we collect include:

Name
Email address
Billing and delivery address
Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers such as Stripe or PayPal)
Any additional information you choose to share

We also collect non-personal data such as IP addresses, browser types, and browsing behaviour through cookies and analytics tools.

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:

To process and fulfil your orders
To communicate with you about your order or enquiries
To send updates, offers, or newsletters (if you opt in)
To improve the functionality of our website
To comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third parties to provide our services, including:

Payment processors such as Stripe and PayPal
Delivery providers to ship your orders
Analytics providers such as Google Analytics to understand website performance

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and for analytics purposes. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

For more information on how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

5. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent for email marketing
Data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us.

6. How We Protect Your Data
We implement industry-standard security measures, including secure payment processing and SSL encryption, to protect your data. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies independently.

8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as necessary. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised effective date.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

This Privacy Policy complies with GDPR requirements and is intended for general informational purposes. Please consult a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.