Last updated: May 18, 2026

Welcome to Kyla Elaine Photography (“I”, “me”, “my”). I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how your information is collected, used, and protected when you visit www.kylaelaine.com.

By using this website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Who I Am

Kyla Elaine Photography
The Netherlands
Email: kyla@kylaelaine.com

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact me using the email above.

2. Information I Collect

Information you provide voluntarily

If you subscribe to my newsletter, I may collect:

Name (if provided)
Email address

Information collected automatically

When you visit this website, certain information may be collected automatically through analytics tools and website technologies, including:

IP address (where anonymized where possible)
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referring website information
General website usage data

This information helps me understand how visitors use the website and improve your experience.

3. How Your Information Is Used

Your information may be used to:

Send newsletters and updates you subscribed to
Improve website performance and user experience
Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
Maintain website functionality and security
Comply with legal obligations

I process personal information only when I have a lawful basis to do so under applicable privacy laws.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

As a business based in the Netherlands and operating within the European Union, I process personal data based on:

Your consent (for example, newsletter signups)
Legitimate interests (such as improving website performance)
Compliance with legal obligations where required

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

5. Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use the website.

Google Analytics may collect information through cookies and similar technologies in order to generate website usage reports and help improve website performance.

Analytics cookies are only activated after consent has been provided through the website cookie banner where required.

6. Cookies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality and analyze traffic.

Cookies used may include:

Essential cookies necessary for website operation
Analytics cookies
Cookies related to embedded third‑party content

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

A cookie consent banner is provided to allow visitors to manage cookie preferences.

7. Newsletter Communications

Newsletter subscriptions on this website are managed through Squarespace.

If you subscribe, your information will be used only to send updates, news, and related communications.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in emails or by contacting me directly.

8. Third-Party Services

I may use trusted third-party providers to help operate this website, including:

Squarespace (website hosting and newsletter functionality)
Google Analytics

These providers process data only as necessary to provide their services.

9. International Data Transfers

Some third-party providers may process information outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where data is transferred internationally, appropriate safeguards are used in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Newsletter subscription information will remain stored until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

Analytics information may be retained according to Google Analytics settings.

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information
Restrict or object to processing
Request transfer of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise your rights, contact:

kyla@kylaelaine.com

12. Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect your information. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method can be guaranteed completely secure.

13. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. I am not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page along with an updated revision date.