Professional Child Photographer’s Website Privacy Policy
Effective Date: November 16, 2025
Last Updated: November 16, 2025
Who We Are
Professional Child Photographer (PCP) is an educational resource site created by Marianne Drenthe of Marmalade Photography. Our website address is: www.professionalchildphotographer.com
What Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
When you use our contact form or interact with our site, we may collect:
- Name and email address (when you contact us)
- Message content (what you write in contact forms)
- Business information (when you use our quizzes or assessment tools – this data is for your own use and is not stored by us)
Information Collected Automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information:
- Cookies – WordPress uses basic cookies for site functionality
- Server logs – Our hosting provider (IONOS) may log IP addresses, browser type, and access times for security purposes
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries submitted through contact forms
- Provide the tools and resources available on our site
- Improve our website and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We do NOT:
- Sell your information to third parties
- Use your information for marketing without your consent
- Share your information except as described in this policy
Our Tools & Calculators
Our Hourly Rate Calculator and other interactive tools process your inputs in your browser only. The calculations happen on your device and we do not collect or store this data.
Our quizzes and assessment checklists are for your personal business evaluation. Results are displayed to you only and are not transmitted to or stored by us.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect information:
- IONOS – Our web hosting provider (processes all web traffic)
- WordPress – Our content management system (uses functional cookies)
These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle data.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable basic WordPress functionality
- Remember your preferences (if applicable)
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some site functionality.
Data Retention
- Contact form submissions: We retain messages until we respond to your inquiry or as needed for our records
- Server logs: Maintained by our hosting provider per their data retention policies
- Tools/calculators: No data is stored – everything happens in your browser
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of any communications from us
To exercise these rights, contact us through our CONTACT FORM
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us:
Email via our CONTACT FORM
Website: www.professionalchildphotographer.com
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