1. Who We Are

Project Array is a photography and videography studio based in Southern California. We operate the website at project-array.com. References to "we," "us," or "our" in this policy refer to Project Array.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address when you submit a contact or booking inquiry
• Project details and message content you include in forms
• Payment information processed securely through Stripe (we never store card numbers)
• Session data (cookies) necessary for the site to function

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as government IDs, financial account numbers, or health data.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and fulfill booking requests
• Process payments for prints, LUTs, and other digital products
• Send transactional communications (booking confirmations, order receipts)
• Improve the website and our services

We do not use your information for automated profiling or targeted advertising.

4. We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes. This applies to all California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Stripe — payment processing. Subject to Stripe's privacy policy.
• Manus — hosting and infrastructure. Subject to Manus's privacy policy.

These services are used solely to operate the site and fulfill your requests. We do not share data with them beyond what is necessary for these purposes.

6. Cookies

We use session cookies strictly necessary for authentication and site functionality. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies without your consent. You can manage cookie preferences via the banner shown on your first visit.

7. Data Retention

We retain contact and booking inquiry data for up to 24 months to fulfill our services and respond to follow-up requests. Payment records are retained as required by applicable law. You may request deletion at any time (see Section 9).

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, secure session management, and access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of any sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests: [email protected]