Privacy policy

Privacy Policy: Rules of Engagement for Personal Information

Effective Date: September 25, 2025

Stephen D Cook Photography operates this command post and digital-asset repository to provide you, the end-user, with a highly curated shopping experience ("The Operation"). This entire operation is powered by Shopify, our primary enabler. This Privacy Policy outlines the protocol for how we collect, utilize, and disclose your personal information when you engage with our Services, whether by visiting our site, making a purchase, or communicating with us.

Please read these rules carefully. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the operational procedures for your information as detailed herein. In the event of a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this policy will dictate all procedures related to your personal information.

 

1. Personal Information: Field Intelligence

When we refer to "personal information," we are speaking of field intelligence—information that identifies or can be reasonably linked to you. This does not include anonymous or de-identified data. We may collect or process the following categories of field intelligence:

  • Contact & Communications Intel: Your name, address, phone number, and email.

  • Financial Intel: Your payment card and account details, transaction records, and payment confirmations.

  • Account Intel: Your username, password, and security credentials.

  • Transaction Intel: Records of items you view, place in your cart, wishlists, or purchase.

  • Direct Communications: Information from your direct messages or support inquiries.

  • Device Intel: Data about your device, browser, and network, including your IP address.

  • Usage Intel: Information about your interaction with and navigation of the Services.

 

2. Sources of Field Intelligence

We acquire field intelligence from the following operational sources:

  • Direct from You: When you create an account or communicate with us directly.

  • Automatic Reconnaissance: Collected automatically from your device as you use our services, through cookies and similar technologies.

  • Service Provider Reconnaissance: Acquired from our trusted service providers who operate on our behalf.

  • Third-Party Reconnaissance: Data obtained from our partners or other third parties.

 

3. Application of Field Intelligence: Mission Objectives

Depending on your engagement, we use field intelligence for the following mission objectives:

  • Mission Execution: To provide you with the services, process your payments, fulfill your orders, and manage your account. This includes arranging shipping and facilitating returns. We also use this data to refine and improve our overall operation.

  • Strategic Communications: For marketing and promotional purposes, including sending advertisements and promotional materials via email, text, or post.

  • Operational Security: To authenticate your account, secure all transactions, and detect, investigate, or neutralize any fraudulent or malicious activity. You are a key part of this security; please keep your credentials secure.

  • Maintaining the Chain of Command: To provide you with customer support and maintain our professional relationship.

  • Regulatory Compliance: To comply with all applicable legal requirements, respond to legal processes, and enforce our terms and policies.

 

4. Disclosure of Field Intelligence: Strategic Dissemination

In certain circumstances, we may disseminate your personal information to authorized third parties for legitimate operational purposes, including:

  • Primary Enabler (Shopify): To Shopify, vendors, and other third parties who execute missions on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, shipping, and data analytics).

  • Marketing Partners: To our business and marketing partners for advertising purposes. You have a right to opt out of targeted advertising here.

  • By Your Command: When you explicitly direct us to disclose information, such as through social media integrations.

  • Internal Operations: With our corporate affiliates for operational unity.

  • For Legal Operations: In connection with business transactions or to comply with legal obligations, including responding to subpoenas or protecting our rights.

 

5. Relationship with Shopify: Command Structure

The Services are hosted by Shopify. All field intelligence you provide will be transmitted to and processed by Shopify, which may be located outside your country. Shopify is responsible for processing your personal information for these purposes. For a full debrief on how Shopify handles your data and your rights, you can visit the Shopify Consumer Privacy Policy.

 

6. Third-Party Links: External AOs

Our website may contain links to external areas of operation (AOs) operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the privacy or security of these external AOs. We recommend you review their privacy policies before engaging.

 

7. Protection of Minors: Operational Redline

This operation is not for use by minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 16. If you believe we have a child's information, please contact us immediately to have it purged.

 

8. Information Security & Retention: Asset Security Protocol

While we employ a robust security protocol, no system is impenetrable. We cannot guarantee "perfect security." We recommend you do not use unsecure channels for sensitive communications.

We retain your personal information for as long as it is required to fulfill our mission, including maintaining your account, providing services, or complying with legal obligations.

 

9. Your Rights: Chain of Command

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information. These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal limitations.

  • Right to Access: You have a right to request a debrief on the personal information we hold on file.

  • Right to Purge: You have a right to request we delete your personal information from our files.

  • Right to Correct: You have a right to request we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.

  • Right to Portability: You have a right to receive a copy of your information and request a transfer to a third party.

  • Right to Opt-out of Sale or Targeting: You may opt out of the "sale" or "share" of your personal information for targeted advertising purposes here.

You can exercise any of these rights by contacting us using the information below. We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

 

10. Communication: Direct Line

For any questions, concerns, or orders regarding our privacy practices, please contact us directly.

Stephen D Cook Photography St. Augustine, Florida Email: stephen@pecon.digital