Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 26, 2025

At Close Your Eyes Photo, we are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you interact with our website, access client galleries, subscribe to updates, or make a booking or purchase.

What We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, birthday, and any information you share through bookings, contact forms, newsletter popups, or gift card purchases.
• Client Gallery Info: Email address and usage activity (such as favorites or downloads) collected via Pixieset, our gallery hosting platform.
• Payment Information:
• For  session bookings and invoices, payment and billing details are collected securely through  Pixieset Payments, powered by  Stripe.
• For  gift card purchases, payment is processed directly through  Stripe Checkout.
• Close Your Eyes Photo does not store or access your full payment information.
• Automatically Collected Data: IP address, browser type, and website usage data collected through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Data

Your information is used to:

• Deliver photography services and gallery access
• Process bookings, invoices, and gift card purchases
• Communicate about sessions or account-related updates
• Send newsletters and special offers (only if you’ve subscribed)
• Analyze website activity to improve performance and user experience
• We  do not sell or rent  your personal information.

Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted platforms to provide and support our services:

• Pixieset – Hosts client galleries and manages bookings and invoices
• Stripe – Securely processes payments for both Pixieset Payments (bookings/invoices) and direct gift card purchases
• PayPal – May be offered as an alternative payment method for some services
• Google Analytics – Tracks website usage for performance and improvement

Each provider has its own privacy policy and data handling practices.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Keep you logged into galleries
• Store your preferences
• Analyze site traffic and improve performance
• You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings. Some features may be limited if cookies are disabled.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access or update your personal information
• Request deletion of your data (unless retention is legally required)
• Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Manage cookie preferences through your browser
• For any requests, please email us at  hello@closeyoureyesphoto.com

Security

We take your privacy seriously and use multiple safeguards to protect your data:

• SSL encryption  to secure data in transit
• Limited access  to personal information by authorized personnel only
• Secure third-party platforms  (Pixieset and Stripe) that comply with industry security standards

Although we follow best practices, no system is entirely immune to risk. If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users in accordance with legal requirements.

Policy Updates

This policy may be updated from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with the effective date shown.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, contact us at  hello@closeyoureyesphoto.com.