Privacy Policy

Guittap Studios ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Elijah Guittap in Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit guittapstudios.com or engage our services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:

• Contact form submissions — your name, email address, phone number, and message content when you inquire about services.
• Booking communications — details shared via email or direct message when arranging a session.
• Session details — information you provide to help us plan your shoot (event date, location, preferences).

We do not collect payment information directly. Any payments are processed through secure third-party platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries and provide requested services.
• To communicate session details, scheduling, and deliverables.
• To send your final gallery or film delivery.
• To comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Photos & Video Content

With your consent, Guittap Studios may use photos and videos captured during your session for portfolio, social media, and promotional purposes. You may opt out of this by notifying us in writing before your session. Images of minors will not be shared publicly without explicit written parental consent.

4. Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:

• Elfsight — used to display Google Reviews on this site. Elfsight and Google may receive your IP address and browser information. Subject to Elfsight's Privacy Policy and Google's Privacy Policy. This service only loads after you accept cookies via our banner.
• Formspree — our contact and booking forms transmit your submitted information (name, email, phone, message) to Formspree's servers for delivery to us. Subject to Formspree's Privacy Policy.
• Google Fonts — font files are loaded from Google's servers, which may log your IP address. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
• Netlify — our hosting provider may collect standard server logs (IP address, browser type, request time). Subject to Netlify's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookies & Local Storage

This website does not use first-party tracking or advertising cookies. We use browser localStorage (not cookies) to remember two user preferences: your light/dark theme choice and your cookie consent decision. This data is stored only on your device and is never transmitted to us or third parties.

If you accept cookies via our banner, Elfsight (Google Reviews) will load and may set third-party cookies from Google. If you decline, the Elfsight widget will not load and no third-party cookies from this service will be set. You can change or withdraw your preference at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of any page.

6. Data Retention

We retain your contact information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law. You may request deletion of your information at any time by contacting us.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your information.
• Withdraw consent at any time.
• California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:

Elijah Guittap — Guittap Studios
Email: elijah.guittap@gmail.com
Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi