Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 1st, 2025
Last Updated: November 1st, 2025

At Southlight Photo, your privacy matters to us. We’re committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and store it. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how we keep it safe.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our site or place an order, we may collect:

  • Contact details: your name, email address, phone number, and shipping/billing address.

  • Uploaded images: photos or artwork you share for custom products.

  • Payment information: processed securely by Squarespace Payments, Stripe, or PayPal (we never see or store full payment details).

  • Device data: browser type, IP address, and general location, collected automatically through cookies and analytics.

  • Marketing data: information like clicks, preferences, or engagement with our ads or newsletters.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process and deliver your orders.

  • Communicate updates or questions about your order.

  • Improve our products, website, and services.

  • Provide personalized recommendations or offers.

  • Run ads and analytics to understand our audience better.

3. Uploaded Images

By uploading photos or artwork to Southlight Photo, you confirm that you own the rights to the image or have permission to use it.
We only use your images to produce and deliver your order — never for marketing without your clear consent.
Uploaded images are stored securely and deleted once they’re no longer needed for production.

4. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies and similar tools to enhance your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our site.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not work properly without them.

5. Sharing Your Information

We only share your information with trusted partners who help us run our business, such as:

  • Squarespace (website hosting and checkout)

  • Printify (production and fulfillment)

  • Payment processors like Stripe or PayPal

  • Analytics and ad services such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel

We never sell your personal information.

6. Data Security

We take your privacy seriously. All data is transmitted securely using encryption and stored in trusted platforms that meet industry standards for data protection.

7. Your Rights

You can request to view, correct, or delete your personal information at any time by contacting us at Southlightcreations@gmail.com.
If you subscribe to our emails, you can unsubscribe anytime.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated version will always be posted here with a new “Last Updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Southlightcreations@gmail.com
Southlight Photo — North Carolina, USA