Lewis Photography: Consolidated Terms, Privacy, and Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 28, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to Lewis Photography. We are committed to providing you with exceptional photography services while protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we operate. This consolidated document outlines our Terms of Service, our Privacy Policy, and our Cookie Policy, all of which govern your use of our website (lewisphoto.ca) and services.
2. Terms of Service
- Usage Agreement: By accessing our website or engaging our services, you agree to be bound by these consolidated terms.
- Intellectual Property: All content on this website, including photographs, text, and graphics, is the property of Lewis Photography or our licensors and is protected by copyright law. You may not reproduce, distribute, or use any content without our express written permission.
- Responsible Use: You agree to use our website and services lawfully and as intended. You will not use our services for any illegal purpose or to harass, defame, or infringe on the rights of others.
- Account Security: To access certain services, such as a private client gallery, you may be required to create a client account. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login information and for all activities that occur under your account.
- Modification of Services: We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any part of our services at any time, with or without notice.
- Communication: When you communicate with us electronically (e.g., via email or contact form), you consent to receive communications from us electronically. You agree that all agreements, notices, and other communications we provide to you electronically satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
3. Privacy Policy
We take the privacy of your personal information seriously. This policy outlines what data we collect and how we use it.
- Data Collection: We collect information in two ways:
- Directly from You: When you fill out a contact form, book a service, or create a client account, we collect personal information such as your name, email address, and phone number.
- Automatically (Analytics): When you browse our website, we automatically collect non-personally identifiable information via Google Analytics, such as your general location (city/province), device type, and which pages you visit.
- Data Usage: Your data is used only to:
- Provide and deliver your photography services;
- Communicate with you about your bookings and inquiries;
- Improve our website’s performance and user experience;
- Comply with our legal and financial obligations.
- Data Protection: We implement robust technical and administrative security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
- User Rights: You have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws. To make such a request, please contact us using the information below.
- Third-Party Services: We use Google Analytics as a third-party service to process our website statistics. While we have implemented all available privacy features, we are not responsible for the data practices of third-party services not directly under our control.
4. Cookie Policy
This section explains how we use cookies and your rights regarding them.
- What are Cookies? A cookie is a small text file stored on your device that helps our website function and provides us with information about how you use the site.
- How We Use Cookies: We use two main types of cookies:
- Functional (or ‘Technical’) Cookies: These are strictly necessary for the site to work. We use them to manage your secure client login session. These cookies do not track you and are always active.
- Statistics (or ‘Analytics’) Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our services and content. These cookies collect anonymous data about your visit.
- Your Consent (Implied Consent): We operate in Canada, and our policy is based on Canada’s “implied consent” model (PIPEDA). When you first visit our site, you are notified that we use cookies for both functional and statistical purposes. By continuing to use our site with these settings, you imply consent to this policy. You have the right to opt out at any time.
- Managing and Revoking Cookies: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie banner. You may select ‘Deny’ or adjust your ‘Cookie Settings’ to disable the non-essential “Statistics” cookies. You can also manage or disable cookies at a browser level through your browser’s settings.The option below can be used to revoke or change your cookie permissions at any time.
5. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
- Compliance: You agree to comply with all applicable local, provincial, and federal Canadian laws and regulations in your use of our website and services.
- Governing Law: These terms are governed by the laws of the province of Alberta and the federal laws of Canada. Any disputes arising from these terms will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update these consolidated terms and policies periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. We encourage you to review this page regularly for the latest information. Major changes may be communicated through our website or directly to users.
7. Contact Us
- Queries and Requests: For any questions about this policy, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at hello@lewisphoto.ca or 780-666-6709.
- Accessibility Concerns: We are committed to making our website accessible. If you encounter any accessibility issues, please report them to us for immediate resolution.
8. Entire Agreement
These consolidated terms, along with any specific service contracts or invoices, form the complete and entire agreement between you and Lewis Photography.