Privacy Policy

Effective Date: September 7, 2026

P Hodson Photo ("I," "me," or "my") operates the website www.phodsonphoto.com. This page informs you of my policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use my website and shop for fine art photography prints.

1. Information I Collect

To fulfill your print orders and run this website, I collect the following information:

  • Customer Order Information: When you purchasea print, I collect your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and phone number to fulfill and ship your order.

  • Payment Data: Credit card numbers are securely processed directly by our third-party payment processors (Squarespace Payments). I never view or store your full credit card information.

  • Marketing Data: If you sign up for my newsletter waitlist, I collect your email address. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email.

  • Device and Usage Data: Squarespace automatically collects basic analytical data (IP address, browser type, and pages visited) to help me understand website traffic and optimize my store.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the collected data for specific, limited purposes:

  • To process, package, and ship your fine art prints.

  • To email you order confirmations, tracking numbers,or updates regarding your waitlist status.

  • To monitor website performance and prevent fraudulent transactions.

3. Third-Party Service Providers

I only share yourpersonal data with trusted third-party services necessary to run my shop:

  • Squarespace: Hosts my website framework and e-commerce infrastructure.

  • Stripe / Squarespace Payments: Securely handles payment transaction data.

  • USPS (United States Postal Service): Receives your shipping name and address to generate mailing labels and deliver your package.

4. Cookies

This website uses cookies provided by Squarespace to ensure the e-commerce checkout functions correctly, to securely handle your shopping cart sessions, and to track traffic patterns. You can choose to disable cookies through your personal browser settings if you prefer.

5. Data Retention

I will retain your personal information (such as transaction history and addresses) only for as long as necessary to comply with legal tax reporting obligations, resolve disputes, and maintain business records.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of the personal data I hold about you. To make a request, please contact me directly at contact@phodsonphoto.com.

7. Changes to This Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time totime. Any changes will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Effective Date" at the top.