Privacy Notice

Effective Date: January 1, 2023
Last Updated: November 3, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Carly Terry (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal information when you visit https://www.carlyterry.com or engage with our services.

By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Notice.

2. Data Controller

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the data controller responsible for your personal information is:

Carly Terry
info@carlyterry.com
Website: https://www.carlyterry.com
Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK), you may contact us with any privacy-related questions or concerns at the above address.

3. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal information:

a. Information You Provide Directly:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Event details (e.g., wedding date, venue, or photography preferences)

  • Billing or payment information (processed through secure third-party providers)

  • Any additional information provided via forms, messages, or correspondence

b. Automatically Collected Information:

  • IP address and device identifiers

  • Browser type and operating system

  • Pages visited, time spent, and referring/exit pages

  • Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 9 below)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Provide, manage, and deliver photography services

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • Manage bookings, contracts, and payments

  • Improve our website and customer experience

  • Send marketing materials (only with your consent)

  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal information:

  • Contract: To fulfill our obligations in providing photography services.

  • Consent: When you agree to receive marketing or newsletters.

  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and website functionality.

  • Legal Obligation: To comply with tax, accounting, or record-keeping laws.

6. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your data. We may share information only with:

  • Service providers (e.g., web hosting, email systems, payment processors)

  • Legal authorities, if required by law

  • Business successors, in the event of a merger, acquisition, or restructuring

All third-party providers are required to maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection laws.

7. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, are in place for international data transfers.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services

  • Comply with legal and tax requirements

  • Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

Once data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and personalize content.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings or, for EU/UK visitors, through our cookie consent banner.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality.

  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site.

  • Marketing cookies: Used only with consent for targeted advertising.

10. Your Rights (EU/UK Residents)

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)

  • Data portability (request a copy of your data in a structured format)

  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [your email address].

11. Your Rights (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to:

  • Know what personal data we collect and why

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Opt out of any data sale (we do not sell data)

Requests can be made via info@carlyterry.com.

12. Data Security

We use appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

14. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please check this page periodically for any changes.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Notice, please contact:
Carly Terry

info@carlyterry.com