Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Nikki Gardner Studio (DBA of Nikki Gardner Photography) is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy describes the information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and how we keep it secure.

Information We Collect

When you visit this website, inquire about services, or book a session, we may collect the following:

• Your name, email address, and phone number when submitted through contact or booking forms

• Payment information processed through Stripe when you book a session or purchase images or prints — we do not store your payment details directly; all payment data is handled securely by Stripe

• Booking details including session type, date, and preferences

• Website usage data collected automatically through Squarespace analytics, including pages visited, time spent on the site, and general location data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and communicate about your session

• Process bookings and payments

• Deliver your images and any purchased products

• Send session preparation information and follow-up communications

• Send periodic email newsletters if you have opted in to our mailing list

• Improve the website and client experience

• Comply with legal and financial obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Who We Share Your Information With

We share your information only with the third-party services necessary to run our business:

• Stripe: payment processing — your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe and governed by Stripe's privacy policy at stripe.com/privacy

• Google Workspace: appointment scheduling and email communication — governed by Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy

• Squarespace: website hosting and analytics — governed by Squarespace's privacy policy at squarespace.com/privacy

• ShootProof: online gallery delivery — your name and email are shared with ShootProof to provide access to your private image gallery, governed by ShootProof's privacy policy at shootproof.com/privacy

• Mailchimp: email newsletter delivery — if you have subscribed to our mailing list, your name and email are stored in Mailchimp and governed by Mailchimp's privacy policy at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy

We do not share your information with advertisers or unrelated third parties.

How We Communicate With You

When you book a session or submit an inquiry, you may receive emails related to your booking, session preparation, image delivery, and follow-up. If you have joined our mailing list, you will receive periodic newsletters from which you may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in any email. We do not send unsolicited marketing emails.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal and financial record-keeping requirements. Session images are retained at our discretion and are not guaranteed to be stored indefinitely.

Your Rights

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, to request correction of inaccurate information, or to request deletion of your information where legally permissible. To make a request, contact us at hello@nikkigardnerstudio.com.

Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your information. Payment data is handled exclusively by Stripe using industry-standard encryption. Our website is hosted on Squarespace, which maintains its own security practices. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Cookies

This website uses cookies through Squarespace to analyze traffic and improve your experience. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, please reach out:

Nikki Gardner Studio hello@nikkigardnerstudio.com Northampton, MA