Our Privacy Policy

Portraits by Nyssa
Effective as of April 2025

Portraits by Nyssa (hereinafter referred to as "I," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) set out in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

By using our website www.portraitsbynyssa.com.au or our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you when you:
• Visit our website
• Book a session or make an enquiry
• Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
• Interact with us via social media, email, or phone

The personal information we may collect includes (but is not limited to):
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Postal address
• Details relevant to your photography session (e.g., family member names, event dates, preferences)

We may also collect non-personal information such as browser type, operating system, and website usage statistics to help improve our website and services.

2. How We Use Your Information
We collect and use your personal information to:
• Provide our photography services to you
• Communicate with you about bookings, sessions, or enquiries
• Send newsletters, updates, or marketing materials (you can opt-out at any time)
• Improve our website, services, and customer experience
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information
We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your information to trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business (e.g., email marketing platforms, payment processors), but only to the extent necessary to provide our services to you.

We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Access and Correction
You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated. To do so, please contact us using the details below.

6. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your user experience and gather anonymous analytics data. You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information:

📧 Email us via the Contact page

🌐 Visit www.portraitsbynyssa.com.au/contact

This Privacy Policy complies with the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs).