Who we are
Our website address is: https://russell-pix.com. The website and all pertinent related information are owned and retained by Jim Russell. Contact information is shown on the “Contact” page.
Comments
When visitors send us comments about the site we take those seriously and will respond within a reasonable time. We value constructive criticism. We will answer specific questions about our service or other matters as is appropriate.
Media
All media on the web site is the private property of Jim Russell and may not be used for any purpose except evaluating us as a photographer.
Cookies
We do not collect any information from cookies on the web site. There is no attempt to place cookies on your device.
Who we share your data with
Generally, there is no sharing of any data you provide. Such data will only be used in correspondence and/or a quotation and/or in response to a valid legal process to obtain such data. Note that photo and video data may be used for advertising, web development, or promotion. If so used, no personally identifiable information will be disclosed.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. If you have placed an order with us, we will only retain such information as needed for tax reporting purposes.
Rights you have over your data
If you have left or emailed us comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Rights you have over your photos and video
In general, photos and video created by us are considered a “work for hire”. This means we do not retain ownership rights to any of the photographs, images, video, or other work provided. It becomes the property of whomever pays for the work, be that a specific person or an agency. Once we process and deliver the materials to you and you accept it, it becomes your property. We retain the right to use the material for our website or as promotional material for our services unless you specifically notify us that you do not consent to that use.
How long we retain your photos and video
After delivery to you and acceptance of the work by you, there is no definite period of retention. While we may retain these items there is no guarantee that they will available past the time you formally accept the work. In the event that you do not provide a specific communication, acceptance by you will be automatic after two weeks have elapsed unless you have notified us of a longer time period. If you ever need copies of the work, we may be able to recover it but this is NOT guaranteed.