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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices about it when you use BirdPhotography.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”).

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you use our site:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, password, and membership details.
  • Payment Information: Billing details are processed securely by our third-party payment provider. We do not store full credit card numbers.
  • Order and Product Information: When you buy physical or digital products from our store, we collect information like your name, email, billing and shipping addresses, and details of your purchase or download.
  • Usage Information: How you use our site (such as pages visited, features used).
  • Content You Provide: Posts, comments, photos, or other material you upload.
  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, and device information.
  1. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage memberships and accounts.
  • Process payments securely and deliver purchased products, including digital downloads.
  • Improve our site and services.
  • Communicate with you (such as updates, notices, or customer support).
  • Respond to inquiries or issues regarding orders or products.
  • Protect our community by enforcing our Terms & Conditions.
  • Prevent fraud and ensure secure transactions.
  1. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in these cases:

  • Service Providers: With trusted companies that help us operate the site, process payments, or deliver products.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.
  • Business Changes: If we merge, sell, or restructure, your information may be transferred as part of that process.
  1. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies to make the site work better, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

  1. How We Protect Your Information

We use industry-standard security measures to keep your data safe. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee complete protection.

  1. Your Choices

You can:

  • Access and update your account details at any time.
  • Cancel your membership through your account settings.
  • Opt out of marketing emails by using the “unsubscribe” link.
  1. Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

  1. International Users

If you access our site from outside The United States, please note that your data may be stored and processed in a country with different data protection laws.

  1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we’ll notify you. Continued use of the site means you accept the new Policy.

  1. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are located in the European Union or California, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  1. Right to Access

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

  1. Right to Correction

You can ask us to correct or update inaccurate or incomplete information.

  1. Right to Deletion

You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we have to retain it.

  1. Right to Restrict Processing

You can ask us to limit how we use your personal information in certain situations.

  1. Right to Object

You can object to certain uses of your personal information, such as marketing communications.

  1. Right to Data Portability

You can request a copy of your information in a structured, machine-readable format.

  1. Opt-Out of Sale (CCPA)

California residents have the right to opt-out of the sale of their personal information. (We do not sell personal information to third parties.)

  1. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
information@birdphotography.com

We will respond to requests in a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.