PRIVACY POLICY

Vince Murdock  operates the theseasonsofdarkness, which provides the service.

Last updated: 2025/06/25

The Seasons of Darkness (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit theseasonsofdarkness.com, and describes your rights under applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address, and other contact information.
  
• Internet activity: Browsing history, search history, and interactions with our site or ads.
  
• Commercial information: Records of products or services purchased, obtained, or considered.
  
• Geolocation data: General location derived from IP address (we do not collect precise GPS location).
  
• Inferences: Derived profiles based on user preferences or behavior (if applicable).

We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under the age of 16.

2. How We Collect Information

We collect personal information:

• When you visit our website or use our services
  
• When you fill out forms, sign up for newsletters, or contact us
  
• Automatically through cookies and similar technologies
  
• From third-party service providers (e.g., analytics or payment processors)

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with trusted third parties under the following conditions:

• Service providers: For website hosting, payment processing, analytics, etc.
  
• Legal compliance: When required to comply with laws or lawful requests
  
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale

If we engage in “sharing” as defined under CPRA (e.g., for cross-context behavioral advertising), you will be provided a clear opt-out option.

5. Your California Privacy Rights

Under the CCPA and CPRA, California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information we collect, use, share, or sell
  
• Request access to your personal information
  
• Request deletion of your personal information
  
• Correct inaccurate personal information
  
• Limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (if collected)
  
• Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (if applicable)
  
• Not be discriminated against for exercising any of your rights

To submit a request, please contact us at:
📧 indigoskyphoto@gmail.com

We will verify your identity before fulfilling your request, as required by law.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Analyze website traffic and usage
  
• Provide personalized experiences
  
• Remember your preferences

You can manage cookie settings in your browser. For more details, see our [Cookie Policy] (if separate).

7. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Our website responds to Do Not Track (DNT) signals. When a DNT browser mechanism is detected, we will disable third-party tracking cookies to the extent possible. However, some external services (e.g., embedded video or analytics) may still collect data independently.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above and notify you of significant changes via website notice or email (if applicable).

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

The Seasons of Darkness
indigoskyphoto@gmail.com

Last updated: 2025/06/25

This Cookie Policy explains how The Seasons of Darkness (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit theseasonsofdarkness.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy for a full understanding of how we collect and use your information.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences (like login, language, or location settings) over a period of time.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These are required for the basic functioning of our site. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access, and form submissions.

• Example: Authentication cookies
  

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how users interact with our website, so we can improve functionality and content.

• Example: Google Analytics cookies
  

Functionality Cookies

These remember choices you’ve made (like region or language) to personalize your experience.

• Example: Remembering your preferences
  

Advertising & Targeting Cookies

These are used to deliver ads relevant to you and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We may use third-party tools for this purpose.

• Example: Meta Pixel, Google Ads remarketing cookies
  

Note: Under the CPRA, sharing data for targeted advertising may constitute “sharing” of personal information. You have the right to opt out of this.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Maintain secure sessions and user logins
  
• Analyze traffic and improve our site’s performance
  
• Remember your preferences and settings
  
• Offer personalized content and advertising (if applicable)
  

4. Your Choices

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser’s Help section for instructions.
  
• Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you may be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
  
• Do Not Track (DNT): We honor DNT browser settings by limiting tracking where feasible.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services such as analytics or social media platforms. We do not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of those third parties.

Examples include:

• Google Analytics
  
• Meta Pixel (Facebook)
  
• YouTube embedded videos
  
• LinkedIn tracking pixels

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated via a banner or notification.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

The Seasons of Darkness
indigoskyphoto@gmail.com
theseasonsofdarkness.com