1. Introduction

M.D. Rose Photography ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with Alberta's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

By using this website or booking photography services with M.D. Rose Photography, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information including:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Wedding or session details
• Names of participants
• Payment information
• Communication records
• Images and photographs created during photography sessions

We may also collect website usage information through cookies and analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Provide photography services
• Schedule sessions and weddings
• Deliver galleries and photographs
• Process payments
• Send invoices and receipts
• Communicate regarding bookings
• Improve our website and services
• Send marketing communications if you have consented

We only collect information reasonably necessary to provide our services.

4. Photography and Image Use

Photographs created by M.D. Rose Photography may be used for:

• Portfolio display
• Website galleries
• Social media
• Advertising and promotional materials
• Blog posts
• Photography competitions and publications

Where a client has signed a contract that includes a model release, such use is permitted under that agreement.

Clients who have requested privacy restrictions in writing will be accommodated as outlined in their photography agreement.

5. Payment Information

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.

M.D. Rose Photography does not store complete credit card information on its servers.

6. Sharing Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Information may be shared only:

• With trusted service providers necessary to operate our business (gallery providers, payment processors, email platforms, contract software)
• When required by law
• To protect legal rights or prevent fraud

7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information, including:

• Password-protected devices
• Secure cloud storage
• Limited access to client files
• Reputable third-party platforms

While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the internet can be guaranteed completely secure.

8. Data Retention

Client records and photographs may be retained for business, legal, backup, and archival purposes.

While we strive to maintain image backups, clients are encouraged to download and store their final galleries promptly.

9. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics services to:

• Improve website performance
• Understand visitor behaviour
• Measure marketing effectiveness

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

10. Access and Corrections

You may request access to your personal information or request corrections by contacting us.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

12. Changes to this Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Information

• M.D. Rose Photography
• Parkland County, Alberta, Canada
• Email: mdrosephotography@hotmail.com
• Website: M.D. Rose Photography

Terms & Conditions - M.D. Rose Photography

Effective Date: June 23, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing this website or booking services with M.D. Rose Photography, you agree to these Terms and Conditions.

2. Website Use

You agree not to:

• Use the website for unlawful purposes
• Attempt unauthorized access to website systems
• Copy or reproduce website content without permission
• Distribute malicious software or harmful code

3. Intellectual Property

All photographs, graphics, logos, text, and website content are the exclusive property of M.D. Rose Photography and are protected by Canadian copyright laws.

No images may be copied, downloaded, altered, screenshot, reproduced, sold, or distributed without written permission.

4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Image Scraping

All photographs, images, graphics, and other visual content displayed on this website are protected by copyright and remain the exclusive property of M.D. Rose Photography.

Unless expressly authorized in writing by M.D. Rose Photography, users may not:

• Download, copy, scrape, extract, reproduce, or redistribute website images for the purpose of training, developing, or improving artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning systems, generative AI models, computer vision technologies, or similar automated systems.
• Use any automated tools, bots, crawlers, or scraping technologies to collect images or content from this website.
• Remove, alter, or obscure copyright notices, watermarks, or other proprietary markings associated with any image.
• Create derivative works, datasets, or databases using images or content from this website.

Any unauthorized use of photographs or website content for AI training, data collection, commercial purposes, or other prohibited uses may constitute copyright infringement and may result in legal action.

5. Photography Services

All photography bookings are governed by the signed photography contract provided to clients.

Where there is any conflict between these Terms and a signed client contract, the signed contract shall prevail.

6. Booking Retainers

Wedding and session dates are not reserved until a signed contract and required retainer have been received.

Retainers are non-refundable unless otherwise stated in the photography agreement.

7. Client Responsibilities

Clients agree to:

• Provide accurate information
• Obtain any necessary venue permissions
• Ensure participants cooperate during sessions
• Notify the photographer of important scheduling changes

8. Gallery Delivery

Final images will be delivered through an online gallery.

Gallery availability periods may vary and will be outlined in the client contract.

Clients are responsible for downloading and backing up their photographs upon delivery.

9. Copyright and Personal Use

M.D. Rose Photography retains full copyright ownership of all images.

Clients receive a personal-use license allowing them to:

• Download photographs
• Print photographs
• Share photographs on social media

Clients may not:

• Sell images
• Enter images into contests
• Submit images for publication
• Alter images through filters or editing
• Use images for commercial purposes without written permission

10. Website Content

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes only.

While we strive for accuracy, we do not guarantee that all information is current, complete, or error-free.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, M.D. Rose Photography shall not be liable for:

• Website interruptions
• Technical failures
• Loss of data
• Indirect or consequential damages arising from use of the website or services

12. Third-Party Services

Our website may utilize third-party services including gallery platforms, payment processors, email providers, and analytics tools.

Use of those services may be governed by their own terms and privacy policies.

13. Governing Law

These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta and the laws of Canada applicable therein.

Any disputes shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Alberta.

14. Contact

• M.D. Rose Photography
• Parkland County, Alberta, Canada
• Email: mdrosephotography@hotmail.com
• Website: M.D. Rose Photography