Privacy Policy

Last update: Oct 15, 2024
Definitions

This Privacy Policy explains how Maia Hadfield Design + Photography (“I”, “me”, or “my”) collects, uses, and protects personal information through this website (the “Site”). This policy applies to all visitors, with regional rights for users in British Columbia, Canada, and beyond.

Information Collected

Personal Information: Name, email address, message content, and other identifiable information voluntarily submitted via contact forms.

Usage Data: Anonymous browsing data (IP address, device info, pages visited, time spent) via cookies and tracking tools such as Google Analytics.

Technical Data: Website hosting and anti-spam services may log activity to ensure security.

Purpose and Consent

Information is collected with your clear and meaningful consent, for reasonable, specified purposes (such as responding to inquiries, providing services, and improving the Site).​

Consent for tracking and analytics is collected using cookie banners and can be withdrawn at any time.​

Use of Data

Your information may be used to:

  • Communicate and deliver requested services.

  • Monitor and improve website performance.

  • Fulfill legal obligations.

  • Carry out analytics via Google Analytics, subject to your choices.

Cookies and Tracking

Cookies are used to enhance site experience and collect analytics.

  • You may accept, refuse, or customize cookies when visiting the Site, and can always disable cookies via your browser.​

  • Analytics data is used in aggregate form and does not identify users personally.

Disclosure to Third Parties

Personal information will only be shared with trusted service providers (e.g., Framer hosting, analytics platforms) for stated purposes, and only as necessary for website operation.

No personal information will be sold, rented, or traded.

If personal information is processed outside Canada, appropriate protections will be taken.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as needed for outlined purposes, or to comply with relevant laws.

If information is used in a decision that affects you, it will be retained at least one year after that decision, in line with BC requirements.​

User Rights

Under PIPA, PIPEDA, GDPR, and CCPA (where applicable):

  • You may request access to or correction of your personal data.

  • You can withdraw consent or request deletion of your data.

  • Requests will be addressed within 30 days as required by law.​

  • Contact me to exercise your rights (see below).

Security

Reasonable safeguards are in place to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.​

However, no online system is completely secure; use the Site at your discretion.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 16 and does not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

Privacy Officer

A dedicated privacy contact is appointed for compliance. All questions or concerns about privacy can be addressed to:

Maia Hadfield
Email: hadfieldmaia@gmail.com
Website: maiahadfield.com

Changes to Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. All changes will be posted to this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.