Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Michael Francis Zeiss ("we," "us," or "our") is a wedding photography and cinematography studio based in Ontario, Canada. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through this website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your data.

2. Information We Collect

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address provided through our booking or contact forms.
• Event Details: Wedding date, venue, ceremony and reception locations, and any scheduling notes you share.
• Images & Footage: Photographs and videos captured during your wedding and engagement sessions.
• Technical Data: Browser type, device information, and usage data collected automatically when you visit our site.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to inquiries and provide photography and videography services.
• To schedule and coordinate your wedding day coverage.
• To deliver your edited images, films, and galleries.
• To process payments and maintain billing records.
• To communicate with you about your booking and future offerings.
• To showcase our work in portfolios and marketing materials, subject to the usage rights in your contract.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your data with trusted service providers who assist in delivering our services — such as online gallery platforms, payment processors, and print labs — under appropriate confidentiality agreements. We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

5. Photography & Video Privacy

Your wedding images and films may be used for portfolio, website, social media, advertising, and competition purposes unless you have purchased a separate privacy or embargo agreement in writing. If you prefer your images remain private, please notify us in writing before or at the time of booking so we can discuss privacy options and any applicable fees.

6. Data Retention

We retain client records, galleries, and archived footage for a reasonable period to allow for re-downloads and future orders. Backup copies of your wedding footage may be retained securely even after final delivery. You may request deletion of your personal data, subject to our legal and contractual record-keeping obligations.

7. Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the site.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us at michaelzeiss@gmail.com.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to social media platforms and third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any personal information.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for adults arranging wedding and event coverage. 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.

12. AI Training & Data Mining

The content on this website — including all photographs, videos, text, and design elements — is the property of Michael Francis Zeiss. We do not consent to the use of any content on this site for the training of artificial intelligence models, machine learning systems, or automated data mining tools. Unauthorized scraping, harvesting, or ingestion of this site's content for AI or similar purposes is prohibited.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

14. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us or email michaelzeiss@gmail.com.