Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2025

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Trekker Heck Photography ("THP," "we," "us," or "our"), an Oregon-based photography and content creation brand. Our website address is trekkerheck.com.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Email address and name when you subscribe to our email list or download a free resource

  • Name, email address, and payment information when you purchase a product (such as Lightroom presets) or a coaching package — payment data is processed by third-party providers and is not stored on our servers

  • Usage data and cookies automatically collected by Squarespace and Google Analytics, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time on site

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To send you emails you’ve opted in to receive, including newsletters, resources, and promotional offers

  • To fulfill orders and deliver digital products or coaching services

  • To respond to customer service inquiries

  • To improve our website and content through analytics

4. Email Marketing

We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit) to manage our email list. By subscribing, you agree to receive emails from us. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send. We do not sell or share your email address with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies through Squarespace and Google Analytics to track site usage and improve user experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function correctly as a result.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data per their own privacy policies:

  • Squarespace (website hosting)

  • Kit / ConvertKit (email marketing)

  • Google Analytics (website analytics)

  • Payment processors for product/coaching purchases

7. Your Rights

You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. To make a request, email us at ryan@trekkerheck.com. If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal data is collected and to request deletion.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Email subscribers’ data is held until they unsubscribe.

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page with an updated effective date.

11. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Contact us at: ryan@trekkerheck.com