Photo Friends Privacy Policy

Introduction

Photo Friends by Looking Glass ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our photography community platform.

Information We Collect

Account Information

• Email address (required for authentication)
• Display name and profile information
• Profile photo (optional)
• Location (city/region only)
• Photography interests and experience level

Activity Data

• RSVPs to photography activities
• Messages sent through our platform
• Posts in interest groups
• Photos uploaded to activities or groups (if enabled)

Membership Information

• Shopify customer ID (for membership verification)
• Membership status and tier
• Payment information (stored by Shopify, not by us)

Technical Information

• IP address (for release of liability and security)
• Browser type and device information
• Usage data and analytics

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our service
• To manage your membership and account
• To send you activity notifications and reminders
• To facilitate connections with other photographers
• To send weekly digests and micro-alerts (if opted in)
• To improve our platform and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing

With Other Members

Based on your privacy settings, other members may see:

• Your profile (public or members-only)
• Your activity participation
• Your posts in groups you've joined

With Service Providers

• Shopify: For membership management and payments
• Base44: Our hosting and infrastructure provider
• Email services: For transactional emails

We Do NOT

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your data with advertisers
• Use your photos for commercial purposes without consent

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us.

Your Rights

• Access: Request a copy of your data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request account and data deletion
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Portability: Export your data

Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure authentication via Google OAuth
• Regular security audits
• Limited employee access to personal data

Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use third-party advertising cookies.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notice.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or concerns, contact us at:
jonfreel@lookingglassphoto.com