Last updated: May 2026

Nicole Hertel Design & Photography (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit this website or communicate with us.

Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing information

• Project details or inquiry information

• Any information submitted through contact forms, questionnaires, bookings, or email correspondence

We may also collect limited technical information automatically through website analytics and cookies, including:

• browser type

• device information

• pages visited

• approximate geographic location

• website usage data

How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

• respond to inquiries

• provide photography and design services

• prepare proposals, contracts, and invoices

• manage bookings and client communication

• deliver galleries or project materials

• improve website functionality and user experience

• comply with legal or accounting obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

Payments

Payments may be processed through third-party providers including Squarespace Payments, Stripe, PayPal, or bank transfer services.

We do not store full credit card information on our servers.

Please refer to the respective payment provider privacy policies for additional information.

Client Galleries & Images

Client galleries may be delivered through secure third-party platforms such as Pixieset or similar gallery services.

Images are stored securely and shared only with authorized users unless otherwise agreed through a signed model release.

Confidential sessions are always respected.

Cookies & Analytics

This website may use cookies and analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve performance.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to provide services, maintain records, or comply with legal obligations.

Clients may request deletion of personal information where applicable by law.

Your Rights

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

• request access to your data

• request correction of inaccurate information

• request deletion of personal data

• withdraw consent to communications

To make a request, please contact us directly.

Third-Party Services

This website may contain links to third-party platforms including Instagram, Pinterest, Pixieset, Squarespace, or external service providers.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.

Contact

Nicole Hertel Design & Photography
Geneva, Switzerland

Email: info@nicolehertel.com

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us directly.