Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2, 2026
Nicolas PhotoLife (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website nicolasphotolife.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact form submissions: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and any additional information you include in your message.
- Purchase information: If you purchase prints or other products through our online store, we collect your name, email, billing and shipping addresses, and payment information. Payment processing is handled securely by third-party providers — we do not store your credit card details.
Information Collected Automatically
- Log data: Our web server automatically records your IP address, browser type, referring page, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to keep the site functioning properly and to improve your experience. See the Cookies section below for details.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your inquiries submitted through our contact form
- To process and fulfill orders for prints and products
- To improve our website and user experience
- To analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Our site uses the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These are required for the site to function. They include WordPress session cookies and WooCommerce cookies that remember your cart contents and login status.
Functional Cookies
- Elementor: Used to remember your display preferences and optimize page loading.
- ShortPixel: Used for image optimization and delivery.
Analytics Cookies
We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports trends without identifying individual visitors. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Cookies
Our embedded Instagram feed may set cookies from Meta Platforms. These cookies are governed by Meta’s own privacy policy.
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of this website.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process data:
- Google Fonts: Font files are loaded from Google’s servers. Google may log your IP address when these fonts are requested. For more information, see Google’s Privacy Policy.
- WooCommerce / Stripe or PayPal: Payment processing for print sales is handled by third-party payment providers. Their use of your information is governed by their respective privacy policies.
- Instagram Feed: Our site displays an embedded Instagram feed, which may load content and set cookies from Meta Platforms.
- Social Media Links: Our site contains links to our profiles on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. When you visit those platforms, their own privacy policies apply.
5. Data Retention
Contact form submissions are retained for up to two years so we can reference past conversations and provide better service. If you make a purchase, your order information is retained as required for tax and accounting purposes.
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us (see below).
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, 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 is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request that we delete your personal data.
- Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your data.
- Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
- Objection: Object to our processing of your data in certain circumstances.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:
Nicolas PhotoLife
Nicolas Escalante
Newport, Rhode Island
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (984) 221-1216