Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for TanTan Photography
Effective Date: November 14, 2026
Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada
TanTan Photography (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our website visitors and clients in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
1. Accountability and Privacy Officer
TanTan Photography is responsible for all personal information under our control. We have designated a Privacy Officer to ensure compliance with this policy and applicable Canadian privacy laws.
Privacy Officer: Owner, TanTan Photography
Email: tannerwallace1889@gmail.com
Location: North Bay, Ontario, Canada
2. Information We Collect
We limit our collection of personal information to what is strictly necessary to provide our photography services. This includes:
Contact Details: Your name, email address, phone number, and mailing or billing address.
Session & Booking Information: Event dates, shoot locations, creative preferences, and details submitted through our inquiry forms or contracts.
Visual & Audio Content: Photographs, videos, and digital files captured during your photography session.
Website & Technical Data: IP addresses, browser type, device information, and cookies collected automatically when you browse our website or interact with our online galleries.
3. How We Use Your Information & Consent
By submitting an inquiry form, signing a contract, or booking a session with TanTan Photography, you provide meaningful consent for us to collect and use your information to:
Respond to inquiries, prepare quotes, and schedule consultations.
Plan, photograph, edit, and deliver your digital galleries and print orders.
Process invoices, contracts, and payments.
Send service-related updates regarding your booking.
We will not use or disclose your personal information for purposes other than those identified above without obtaining your additional consent, unless required by law.
4. Third-Party Services & Cross-Border Storage
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. To operate our business, we rely on trusted third-party service providers, including Pixieset (for website hosting, client galleries, and studio management), payment processors (such as Stripe or PayPal), and cloud storage providers.
Some of these third-party providers store or process data on servers located outside of Canada (such as in the United States). While outside Canada, your information may be subject to the laws of those jurisdictions.
5. Model Releases and Portfolio Use
Photographs featuring identifiable individuals are considered personal information. We will only display your images on our website, social media, or marketing materials in accordance with the written permissions outlined in your signed photography contract or model release. You may withdraw your consent for future promotional use at any time by contacting us in writing.
6. Data Retention and Safeguards
We retain your personal information and archived client galleries only as long as necessary to fulfill our service obligations, support print re-orders, or meet legal and tax requirements. We protect your data using industry-standard security measures, including encrypted connections, password-protected client galleries, and restricted account access.
7. Your Rights Under PIPEDA
As a client or website visitor, you have the right to:
Access and Correct: Request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask for corrections if any details are inaccurate.
Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to our continued use of your data or opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Challenge Compliance: Contact our Privacy Officer with any questions or complaints regarding our privacy practices. If an issue is not resolved to your satisfaction, you have the right to contact the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada.