Privacy Policy
Who we are
Soge Photography Toronto, Ontario, Canada Effective Date: March 28, 2026 Last Updated: March 28, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Soge Photography. We are a professional photography studio based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your rights regarding that information. By using our website at sogephotography.com or engaging our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
We operate in compliance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Ontario privacy legislation.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
Contact and Booking Information When you inquire about or book a photography session, we collect your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and event or session details (such as date, location, and type of session).
Payment Information We collect billing information necessary to process payments for our services. Credit card and payment details are processed securely through third-party payment processors and are not stored on our servers.
Photos and Visual Content As a photography studio, we create and retain photographs and video footage taken during sessions. These images may contain your likeness and those of individuals photographed during your session.
Website Usage Data When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain technical data, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Communications We retain records of email correspondence, inquiry forms, and any other communications between you and Soge Photography.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and communicate with you about bookings and services
- To schedule, coordinate, and fulfill photography sessions
- To process payments and send invoices or receipts
- To deliver your photos and digital galleries
- To send booking confirmations, reminders, and follow-up correspondence
- To improve our website and services based on usage data
- To send occasional promotional emails or updates about our studio (only with your consent)
- To comply with legal obligations
We will not use your personal information for any purpose that is incompatible with the reasons it was originally collected, without first obtaining your consent.
4. Photography and Image Usage
Your Likeness and Images Photographs taken during your session are your property in the sense that you have purchased the right to use them for personal purposes as outlined in your service agreement.
Portfolio and Marketing Use Unless you have explicitly opted out in writing, Soge Photography reserves the right to use selected images from your session on our website, social media channels (including Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest), and in marketing materials for the purpose of showcasing our work. If you do not wish for your images to be used in this way, please notify us in writing before or at the time of your session. We will fully respect your request.
Images of Minors We take extra care with photographs of children. Images featuring minors will not be used for marketing, portfolio, or any public-facing purpose without explicit written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
5. Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.
Types of cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (e.g., maintaining your session during a booking).
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
- Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertising, if applicable.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
Service Providers We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, cloud storage providers, gallery delivery platforms, and email marketing services. These parties are contractually required to keep your information confidential and use it only for the specific purposes we authorize.
Legal Requirements We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid request by a government or law enforcement authority.
Business Transfers In the event that Soge Photography is sold, merged, or acquired, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified of any such change.
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Specifically:
- Booking records and correspondence are retained for a minimum of 5 years for accounting and tax purposes.
- Photographs are retained in our archive for 3 years following your session, after which they may be permanently deleted unless you have purchased an archive or extended storage package.
- Website analytics data is retained in accordance with the settings of the analytics platforms we use (typically no longer than 26 months).
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time (subject to legal retention obligations — see Section 9).
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include:
- Secure, encrypted website connections (SSL/HTTPS)
- Password-protected client galleries delivered through secure platforms
- Restricted access to client data within our team
- Regular review of our security practices
No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
As a resident of Canada, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information:
Right to Access You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correction You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Withdraw Consent Where our use of your information is based on your consent (such as for marketing emails or portfolio use of your images), you may withdraw that consent at any time.
Right to Request Deletion You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
Right to Lodge a Complaint If you believe your privacy rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada at www.priv.gc.ca.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 11.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or vendor pages. This Privacy Policy applies only to sogephotography.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party websites and encourage you to review their policies independently.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Soge Photography Toronto, Ontario, Canada 📧 [info@sogephotography.com] 🌐 sogephotography.com/contact
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Your continued use of our website or services after any changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
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