Privacy Policy
Mark Maliskey Photography
A Sole Proprietorship | Grand Forks, North Dakota
Effective Date: March 19, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to Mark Maliskey Photography ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with its terms, please discontinue use of our Site.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or our practices with regard to your personal information, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9 below.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect information about you in a variety of ways when you visit our Site. The information we may collect includes:
2.1 Personal Data
Voluntarily submitted information such as your name, email address, phone number, or any other information you provide when you complete a contact form, booking inquiry, or otherwise communicate with us.
2.2 Automatically Collected Data
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. For a full list of cookies we use and their purposes, see Section 5 below.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect or receive for the following purposes:
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To operate, maintain, and improve our Site and services
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To respond to inquiries, booking requests, and customer service communications
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To send administrative information such as updates to this Privacy Policy
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To monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience
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To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, and security threats
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To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Information
Depending on your location and applicable law, we process your personal information under one or more of the following legal bases:
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Performance of a contract — to fulfill a photography service agreement or booking request
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Legitimate interests — to operate our business, improve our Site, and protect against fraud
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Consent — where you have explicitly consented, such as acceptance of non-essential cookies via our cookie consent banner
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Legal obligation — to comply with applicable state, federal, or other legal requirements
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies — small data files stored on your device — to enable core functionality, analyze usage, and support certain features. Cookies are grouped into four categories: Essential, Analytics, Functional, and Advertising.
When you visit our Site, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to review and manage your preferences for non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are always active, as they are strictly necessary for the Site to function. You may update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link on our Site.
For a current list of all cookies in use, their purposes, and their categories, please refer to the cookie preferences panel accessible via the consent banner on our Site.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling essential cookies may impair Site functionality. For general information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
6. Third-Party Services and Data Processors
Our Site integrates with the following third-party services, which may collect and process data independently under their own privacy policies:
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Wix.com — website hosting platform (wix.com/about/privacy)
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Google Analytics — website analytics (policies.google.com/privacy)
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Microsoft Clarity — heatmap and session recording (privacy.microsoft.com)
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PayPal — payment processing (paypal.com/privacy)
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties. We do not control their data practices and are not responsible for their privacy policies or practices.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Cookie data is retained in accordance with each cookie's individual expiration period as set by the originating service. Analytics data is typically retained for 26 months by default in Google Analytics and 90 days in Microsoft Clarity.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
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The right to access the personal information we hold about you
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The right to request correction of inaccurate information
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The right to request deletion of your personal information
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The right to withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
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The right to opt out of certain data uses, such as analytics tracking
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
Note for California Residents: If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
Note for EEA/UK Residents: If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you may have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or UK GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Mark Maliskey Photography
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Sole Proprietorship | United States
markmaliskey.com
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this document. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your continued use of our Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
Legal Disclaimer
This Privacy Policy is provided for informational purposes and represents a good-faith effort to disclose data practices in compliance with applicable law. This document does not constitute legal advice. You are encouraged to consult with a qualified attorney to ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local privacy regulations, including but not limited to the CCPA, GDPR, and any applicable North Dakota statutes.