Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 14, 2026
Overview
Matthew Hicks Media ("we," "us," or "our") operates this website (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our Site, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
Contact form submissions: When you complete the contact form on our Site, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. This data is processed and stored by HubSpot, our form provider.
Usage data (planned): We intend to add Google Analytics to better understand how visitors use our Site. This may include your browser type, pages visited, time on page, and approximate geographic location. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. We will update this policy when analytics are activated.
Cookies: Our Site may use cookies to support functionality and, in future, analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to respond to your project inquiries and booking requests, communicate with you about potential collaborations, understand how visitors use our Site so we can improve it, and deliver the services you request. We do not use your information for automated decision-making or profiling.
Third-Party Services
HubSpot: Contact form submissions are processed by HubSpot, Inc. HubSpot stores and manages form data on our behalf. For details, see HubSpot's Privacy Policy at hubspot.com/legal/privacy-policy.
Stripe Climate: We participate in Stripe Climate, automatically directing a portion of project revenue toward carbon removal. No personal data from Site visitors is shared with Stripe through this program.
Google Analytics (planned): When activated, Google Analytics will collect data about your interactions with our Site. You may opt out at any time using Google's opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We share data only with the service providers listed above (HubSpot, and in future Google Analytics), and only to the extent necessary to operate the Site and respond to your inquiries.
Data Retention
We retain contact form submissions for as long as necessary to manage business relationships and respond to inquiries. You may request deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at the address below.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access the personal data we hold about you, request correction or deletion of your data, withdraw consent where processing is based on consent, opt out of marketing communications at any time, and lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address below.
Children's Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The effective date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after an update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to make a data request, please contact:
Matthew Hicks Media
New York City, NY
matthew@matthewhicksphotography.com