Who we are
Our website address is: https://photoproinsights.com and we write about everything photography. We are an online photography blog (based out of Canada) with one contributors from Canada We aim to make our website accessible for everyone irrespective of which country they are visiting from.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service Privacy Policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Contact Forms
If you submit a message through our contact form located on the contact page, your information (email, message, and if inserted your first and last name) may be stored.
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you submit your name/email through our newsletter subscription form. Your data will be sent to our newsletter provider ConvertKit. You can read the privacy policies of ConvertKit here. Please note that you can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (by clicking on the “unsubscribe” link in the newsletter), we nor ConvertKit will never share or sell your personal information. ConvertKit is Privacy Shield certified and follows the latest EU GDPR guidelines (when you subscribe to our newsletter you will have to give a clear consent that you want to be contacted by us)
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Google Analytics Cookies
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses “cookies”, which are text files placed on your computer to help the website analyze how visitors use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
Google Analytics uses cookies to define user sessions, as well as to provide a number of key features in the Google Analytics reports. This means that the cookies are linked to our website domain(s), and we will only use that cookie data for statistical analysis related to your browsing behavior on our websites.
How to Opt Out of Google Analytics Cookies
If you choose, you can opt out by turning off cookies in the preferences settings in your browser. You can opt-out from being tracked by Google Analytics by downloading and installing Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on for your current web browser: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
You can read the detailed Google Analytics Privacy Terms here.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognise and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Amazon Ad System
PhotoPro Insights is a member of the Amazon Affiliate Program and uses cookies to serve context/location-specific ads. Read more about the Amazon Cookies and how to opt out.
GDPR Compliance Disclaimer:
At Photopro Insights, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This disclaimer outlines our privacy practices and your rights regarding the collection, use, and storage of your personal information when you visit our website.
- Data Collection: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and demographic data, when you voluntarily provide it to us through forms or subscriptions. We only collect data necessary for the purposes stated on our website and will never sell or share your information with third parties without your explicit consent.
- Data Usage: We utilize your personal data to provide you with relevant information, products, and services related to photography. This includes sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials. You have the right to unsubscribe from these communications at any time.
- Data Security: We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
- Data Retention: We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. Once the data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
- Your Rights: Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, restrict, or erase your personal data. You may also request a copy of the information we hold about you. To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us using the information provided in our privacy policy.
By using our website, you consent to the terms of this GDPR compliance disclaimer. We encourage you to review our detailed privacy policy for more information on how we handle your personal data and ensure its protection. If you have any concerns or questions regarding our GDPR compliance, please reach out to us using the contact information provided on our website.
CPRA Compliance Disclaimer:
At Photopro Insights, we are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). This disclaimer outlines our privacy practices and your rights regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information when you visit our website.
- Data Collection: We may collect personal information, such as your name, email address, and demographic data, when you voluntarily provide it to us through forms or subscriptions. We only collect data necessary for the purposes stated on our website and will never sell or share your information with third parties without your explicit consent.
- Data Usage: We utilize your personal data to provide you with relevant information, products, and services related to photography. This includes sending newsletters, updates, and promotional materials. You have the right to opt-out of these communications at any time.
- Data Disclosure: We may disclose your personal information to trusted service providers and partners who assist us in delivering our website and services to you. These third parties are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
- Data Security: We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please be aware that no data transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
- Your Rights: Under the CPRA, you have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, the right to access and delete your personal information, and the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. To exercise these rights or for any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us using the information provided in our privacy policy.
By using our website, you consent to the terms of this CPRA compliance disclaimer. We encourage you to review our detailed privacy policy for more information on how we handle your personal data and ensure its protection. If you have any concerns or questions regarding our CPRA compliance, please reach out to us using the contact information provided on our website.