Privacy Policy
Mark Bowers Photography markbowersphotography.com
Last Updated: March 2, 2026
Introduction
Mark Bowers Photography ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website markbowersphotography.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and to protecting your privacy.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you interact with our website, you may voluntarily provide personal information, including:
Your name, email address, and phone number when submitting a contact or inquiry form
Project details and business information you share when requesting a quote or consultation
Any other information you choose to include in correspondence with us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, including:
Your IP address and approximate geographic location
Browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website
Interactions with site features and navigation patterns
This data is collected through Squarespace's built-in analytics tools and any third-party services integrated with our site (such as Google Analytics, if applicable). For more information about cookies, see the "Cookies and Tracking Technologies" section below.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To respond to your inquiries and communicate with you about potential projects
To provide, maintain, and improve our website and services
To analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience
To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. Our website uses cookies to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors interact with our content.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include cookies that enable basic features like page navigation and secure areas of the site.
Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Squarespace's built-in analytics to gather this data.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear giving you the option to accept, decline, or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time through the cookie preferences option on our website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data to help us improve our site and services. These may include:
Squarespace: Our website hosting platform, which collects analytics data and processes form submissions. Squarespace's privacy policy is available at squarespace.com/privacy.
Google Analytics (if applicable): Used to track and analyze website traffic. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data. We encourage you to review those policies.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Contact form submissions and project inquiry information are retained for the duration of the business relationship and a reasonable period thereafter.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption to secure data transmitted between your browser and our server. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
For All Visitors
The right to know what personal information we collect about you
The right to request deletion of your personal information
The right to opt out of non-essential cookies through our cookie banner
For European Economic Area (EEA) Visitors (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including:
The right to access your personal data
The right to rectify inaccurate personal data
The right to erasure (the "right to be forgotten")
The right to restrict processing of your personal data
The right to data portability
The right to object to processing of your personal data
The right to withdraw consent at any time
Our legal basis for processing your personal data includes your consent (which you can withdraw at any time), our legitimate business interests (such as responding to your inquiries), and compliance with legal obligations.
For California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
While our business does not currently meet the CCPA threshold requirements for mandatory compliance, we respect the privacy of all visitors and extend the following rights to California residents:
The right to know what personal information is collected
The right to request deletion of personal information
The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
We do not sell or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or have concerns about how your data is handled, please contact us:
Mark Bowers Photography Email: info@markbowersphotography.com Website: markbowersphotography.com Phone: 832-465-2467
This privacy policy is provided as a general template and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal guidance regarding privacy compliance, consult with a qualified attorney.