Privacy Policy

MelThom Photography
Effective Date: 02/15/2026

California residents have the right to:

  • Know what personal data is collected
  • Request deletion
  • Request access

We do not sell personal information.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

This Privacy Policy explains how MelThom Photography collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

1. Overview

You may provide:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Session information

This occurs when you:

  • Submit contact forms
  • Book sessions
  • Join email communications

Information You Provide

Through Google Analytics, we may collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Pages visited
  • Website activity

Automatically Collected Information

2. Information We Collect

We use your information to:

  • Provide services
  • Communicate with you
  • Send emails
  • Deliver galleries
  • Improve our Website
  • Process payments through HoneyBook

3. How We Use Your Information

We use Flodesk to manage email communications. You may unsubscribe at any time.

4. Email Marketing

We use trusted third-party providers, including:

  • HoneyBook (contracts and payments)
  • Flodesk (email platform)
  • Google Analytics (analytics)

These providers have their own privacy policies.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use AI tools to assist with:

  • Communication
  • Administrative tasks

Your data is handled with reasonable care and reviewed by MelThom Photography.

6. Artificial Intelligence Use

We do not sell your personal information. We only share information as necessary with service providers.

7. Data Sharing

We implement reasonable safeguards. However, no method is 100% secure.

8. Data Security

GDPR Rights (EU Visitors)

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Correct your data
  • Request deletion
  • Restrict processing

Contact: contact@melthomphotography.com

9. Your Privacy Rights

We retain information as necessary for:

  • Business operations
  • Legal obligations

10. Data Retention

This Website is not directed toward children under 13.

11. Children’s Privacy

MelThom Photography
Redmond, WA, USA
contact@melthomphotography.com

12. Contact Information