Privacy Policy


Last Updated: February 8, 2026


At Melanie Phyllis Photography, I am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit my website or book my services.


1. Who We Are

Melanie Phyllis Photography is a wedding photography business based in Peterborough, Ontario. Website: melaniephyllis.ca Contact Email: ido@melaniephyllis.ca


2. Information I Collect

I collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you fill out a contact form, book a service, or communicate with me. This may include:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
  • Event Details: Wedding date, venue location, guest count, and other logistical details relevant to your booking.
  • Payment Information: If you pay via credit card or online transfer, your payment details are processed securely by third-party payment processors and are not stored directly on my servers.


3. How I Use Your Information

I use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, schedule consultations, and discuss your wedding plans.
  • Service Fulfillment: To draft contracts, create timelines, and deliver your image gallery.
  • Marketing: With your permission, I may use images from your wedding on my website, blog, and social media to showcase my work (as outlined in our Wedding Photography Contract).

4. Third-Party Sharing

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. However, I may share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating my business, such as:

  • Client Management Software: Pixieset for contracts and invoicing.
  • Gallery Hosting Services: Pixieset to deliver your photos.
  • Second Shooters: If your package includes a second photographer, I will share necessary timeline and contact details with them to ensure the day runs smoothly.

These parties are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which I disclose it to them.


5. Cookies & Analytics

Like many websites, this site uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. These are small text files stored on your device that help me analyze website traffic (via tools like Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionality.


6. Data Retention

I retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.


7. Your Rights

As a resident of Canada, you have the right to access, update, or correct your personal information in my possession. If you wish to exercise these rights or have questions about your data, please contact me directly at ido@melaniephyllis.ca