Last Updated February 13, 2025
Welcome to Gab Tom Photo (“Company,” “we,” “us,” “our”). We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you visit our website gabtomphoto.com and any related subpages (the “Website”).
By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the practices described in this Policy. Please take a moment to read through it carefully.
1. Purpose of this Policy. This Policy aims to be transparent about how we collect and handle your data so that you can make informed decisions when engaging with us. It applies when you:
Visit or browse our Website.
Engage with any features such as chat, user submissions, or electronic messaging on our Website.
Opt into email newsletters or marketing communications.
Purchase services, digital products, courses, or join membership programs via our Website.
Interact with our ads or marketing content on third-party websites or platforms.
This Policy does not cover data collected offline or via third-party websites or platforms, including affiliates or service providers.
2. Age Requirements. We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from anyone under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not submit any personal information to us. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected personal information from someone under 16, we will promptly delete it.
If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us at gabtomphoto@gmail.com.
3. Information We Collect. We collect various types of personal information from you, which may include:
Personal Identifiers. Name, email address, phone number, billing/shipping address, etc.
Financial Information. Payment details such as credit card or banking information.
Geolocation Data. IP address, location data from your device.
Demographic Information. Age, gender, occupation, etc.
Internet and Device Activity. Browser type, operating system, browsing behavior on our Website.
Authentication Data. Social media usernames, passwords, and account security data.
Media. Photos, videos, or other media you may upload to the Website.
This data is collected directly from you when you provide it (e.g., during registration or purchase) or automatically via cookies and other tracking technologies when you browse our Website.
4. Sources of Information. Your personal information may be collected from the following sources, including, but not limited to:
Directly from You: When you fill out forms, subscribe to services, create an account, or make purchases on our Website.
Third Parties:
Payment Processors. When you make a purchase, we collect data via third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to process your transactions.
Analytics Providers. Such as Google Analytics, to monitor traffic and understand how users interact with our Website.
Social Media Platforms. If you connect or log in using your social media accounts (e.g., Facebook, Google, LinkedIn), or if you interact with our content on social media, those platforms may share your data with us.
Email Marketing Platforms. We collect data through email marketing providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit) when you subscribe to our newsletter or download resources.
Advertising Networks. When you interact with our ads on third-party platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads), those platforms may share information on your engagement with our advertisements.
Automated Data Collection:
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data on how you interact with our Website and ads, including your browsing behavior, device information, and IP address.
We may collect additional data through automated tools such as customer feedback tools, survey responses, or affiliate marketing programs.
5. User-Generated Content and Intellectual Property. If you submit any content (e.g., testimonials, reviews, or creative works such as videos or images) through our Website or social media channels, you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, and worldwide license to use, modify, distribute, and display your content for marketing and promotional purposes.
Please be aware that content submissions are shared at your own risk. While we value your contributions, we cannot control how other users or third parties may interact with or use your publicly shared content.
6. Data Collected for Digital Products, Courses, and Memberships. When you purchase a digital product, join a course, or subscribe to a membership program through our Website, we may collect and store additional personal information such as your course progress, completion history, and engagement data.
This information is used to personalize your experience, track your progress, and ensure you have access to the resources you’ve purchased. We take data protection seriously and store this information securely.
7. Automated Data Collection (Cookies, Pixels, and Web Beacons). We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (e.g., web beacons, pixels) to enhance your experience and track how you use our Website. Cookies allow us to:
Understand how you interact with our Website.
Personalize your browsing experience.
Improve the functionality of our services.
You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you may opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting https://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1. Be aware that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of the Website.
8. Third-Party Tracking and Affiliate Marketing. We allow third-party cookies and tracking technologies on our Website to collect data about your browsing habits for marketing purposes, such as retargeting ads. These third-party services may collect information such as your IP address, device information, and browsing behavior.
We may also participate in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may receive a commission, and certain tracking data may be shared with our partners for this purpose.
For more details on how to manage these settings, visit https://optout.networkadvertising.org/?c=1.
9. How We Use Your Information. Your personal information may be used for the following purposes:
To personalize your experience on our Website. We use your data to tailor content, product recommendations, and resources based on your preferences and browsing history.
To process your transactions, including payments and shipping. Your financial information is used to complete purchases, manage billing, and facilitate any necessary shipping or delivery services.
To communicate with you about your account, purchases, or customer service inquiries. We may contact you via email or other channels to provide order confirmations, receipts, or updates on product availability or service changes.
To deliver marketing and promotional content that may interest you. We send you relevant offers, promotions, and updates about new products, services, or events that align with your interests, based on your data.
To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights. We may use your data to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and respond to lawful requests, or to enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements.
To enhance Website performance and improve products or services based on analytics. We analyze data on how users interact with our Website to make improvements and develop new features or services.
To track progress and provide feedback for online courses or membership programs. We collect and use data related to your activity in online courses or membership areas to monitor completion rates, provide feedback, and offer personalized resources or suggestions.
To manage and optimize advertising campaigns. We may use data collected from cookies and analytics tools to create more relevant ad campaigns and optimize ad targeting strategies across social media or search engines.
To generate testimonials or case studies for marketing purposes. If you have shared positive feedback or testimonials with us, we may use that information (with your consent) to create case studies, testimonials, or other promotional materials.
10. Data Sharing, Disclosure, and Sale. We value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how your personal information is shared or disclosed. Your personal data may be shared with the following parties for the purposes outlined below:
Service Providers. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in the operation of our business, including:
Payment Processors. Companies such as Stripe, PayPal, or other financial institutions that handle payments securely on our behalf.
Shipping and Fulfillment Services. If you purchase physical products, your address and contact information may be shared with third-party shipping providers like FedEx, USPS, or DHL. If you purchase digital products your name and email address may be shared with third-party digital product delivery providers.
Email Marketing and Automation Tools. Services like Mailchimp, Flodesk, Klaviyo, or ActiveCampaign to help us manage email communications, deliver newsletters, and automate responses.
Hosting and IT Support. Web hosting services or IT vendors responsible for maintaining our Website and ensuring its security.
Analytics Providers. Tools such as Google Analytics to help us understand Website performance and user behavior.
Affiliates and Business Partners. We may share your personal information with our business affiliates and partners for purposes such as:
Affiliate Marketing Programs. If you interact with our affiliates (e.g., by purchasing through an affiliate link), we may share relevant information (e.g., referral data) to track and manage commissions.
Joint Promotions or Webinars. If we collaborate with third parties for co-branded events, online workshops, or joint marketing campaigns, we may share registration and engagement information with the partner.
Advertising Networks and Social Media Platforms. To enhance our marketing efforts and deliver more personalized ads, we may share non-identifiable information (e.g., device data, browsing history) with:
Ad Networks. Like Google Ads, Facebook Ads, or other advertising networks to serve you targeted ads.
Social Media Platforms. We may use features like Facebook or Pinterest Pixels or LinkedIn Insights to track user engagement and optimize our advertising efforts.
Legal Authorities. We may disclose your personal information when required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, including:
In response to a court order, subpoena, or other governmental request.
To protect our legal rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our employees, customers, or others.
Corporate Transactions. In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or . sale of our assets, your personal information may be transferred to a third-party as part of the transaction. In such cases, we will notify you of any significant changes regarding the handling of your personal information.
Non-Personally Identifiable Information. We may share aggregated or de-identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you. This type of information may be shared freely with third parties for analytics, research, or marketing purposes.
Consent-Based Sharing. In any other situation where we need to share your personal information, we will do so only with your explicit consent. For instance, if you opt-in to specific third-party offers, we will share your data with the relevant partners.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties for direct financial compensation. However, we may allow certain third parties (such as ad networks or affiliate partners) to collect information about your activities on our Website through cookies or other tracking technologies, which may be considered a "sale" of personal data under certain laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Opt-Out of Data Sales. If you are a resident of California or any other jurisdiction that provides such rights, you may opt-out of the sale of your personal data by contacting us at gabtomphoto@gmail.com or following the instructions provided on our Website. For more details on how to exercise your rights, see the section on Consumer Rights.
Please note that once your data is shared with a third-party service provider or partner, their privacy practices and policies will apply. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you engage with to understand how they handle your data.
You may manage and control how your data is shared by:
Adjusting cookie preferences via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.
Opting out of marketing communications via the unsubscribe link in any of our emails.
Contacting us directly at gabtomphoto@gmail.com to opt-out of specific types of data sharing.
If you are located outside the United States, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our third-party service providers operate. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, such as the GDPR, by implementing standard contractual clauses or similar legal mechanisms.
11. Consumer Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Other U.S. State Laws). You have certain rights regarding your personal data, which may include:
Right to Access. Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correction. Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Deletion. Request the deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions).
Right to Opt-Out. Opt-out of the sale of your data or targeted advertising.
Right to Data Portability. Request transfer of your data to another provider.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at gabtomphoto@gmail.com.
12. Data Retention. We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, such as maintaining your account or completing your purchases. After you terminate your relationship with us, we may retain your data for a reasonable period to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes.
You can request deletion of your data by contacting us, except in cases where retention is required by law.
13. Data Security. We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no online transmission of data is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data.
You are responsible for keeping your account credentials secure. We are not liable for any unauthorized access due to your negligence.
14. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control (GPC). Our Website may recognize and respond to browser-initiated Do Not Track (DNT) signals or Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals. However, we cannot guarantee that all tracking will be completely disabled. For more details, consult your browser’s help section or visit https://globalprivacycontrol.org.
15. Changes to This Policy. We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the latest version. If material changes are made, we may notify you via email or post a notice on our Website.
Your continued use of the Website following such changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Policy.
16. Contact Us. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to exercise your privacy rights, you can reach us using the following contact methods:
Email: gabtomphoto@gmail.com
Contact Form: http://gabtomphoto.com/contact
Privacy Policy
Last Updated February 13, 2025.
Thank you for visiting our Company’s website (“gabtomphoto.com”). We hope you find what you are looking for and enjoy our website content, which has been thoughtfully crafted for users like you.
Please review these Terms of Use very carefully. By accessing our Website, you are agreeing to these and are expressing that you have been given reasonable access to review these Terms prior to your continued use of our Website. This Agreement is binding as of the date you access our Website.
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General Purpose. These Terms of Use (“Terms,” or “Agreement”) that You, the Website user, are entering with Gab Tom Photo ("Company," "we," "us," “our”) govern how you may access and use our Website. The Company and You will collectively be referred to as “Parties,” and each individually as a “Party.”
By accessing our Website, you are agreeing to these Terms and our Privacy Policy, accessed above, which is hereby incorporated by reference. If you do not wish to agree to these Terms and our Privacy Policy or are not legally able to form a binding contract, you must immediately quit using our Website.
Age Limitations. Our Website is offered to users who are at least [13] years old. If you are not at least [13] years old, you are not allowed to use our Website. By continuing to use our Website you are representing that you meet the minimum age requirements to form a binding contract in your jurisdiction.
Changing Terms. We reserve the right to update and revise these Terms at any time without notice to you. The date that these Terms were last updated is noted on the top of this Agreement. Your continued use of the Website after we have updated these Terms indicates your acceptance and agreement to the changes.
Website Changes + Access. As our Company evolves, our Website and its contents will change with it. We reserve the right to delete, withdraw, or edit this Website (and any service or material we provide on the Website) however we see fit, at any time, and without notice. We are not liable to you if the Website or any part of it is unavailable. For example, this may happen when our Website is undergoing an “under construction” phase where we need to make edits, changes, or amendments. Thank you for understanding.
If you are prompted to provide registration information or other details to access the website or any part of it, you are warranting that the information you provide is correct. Further, you agree that any information you provide to us is correct.
Privacy. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. We may use certain information that we collect from you to operate our Company and/or our Website. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand the types of data we collect from you and your devices (“Data”) in connection with your use of our Website and how we use your Data. By continuing to use our Website you are expressing that you agree with how we collect and use your Data as set out in these Terms and our Privacy Policy.
Protection of Personal Information. If you choose, or are provided with, a username, password, or any other piece of information as part of our security procedures, you must treat such information as confidential, and you must not disclose it to any other person or entity.
You also acknowledge that your account is personal to you and agree not to provide any other person with access to this Website or portions of it using your username, password, or other security information. We recommend keeping your login credentials and account information private so no other users are able to access it.
You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized access to or use of your username or password or any other breach of security. You also agree to ensure that you exit from your account at the end of each session.
You should use particular caution when accessing your account from a public or shared computer so that others are not able to view or record your password or other personal information. If you decide to log into your account on a public or shared computer, make sure to log out after your viewing session to help protect your information.
We have the right to disable any username, password, or other identifier, whether chosen by you or provided by us, at any time [in our sole discretion for any or no reason, including] if, in our opinion, you have violated any provision of these Terms of Use.
Intellectual Property. We enjoy sharing and creating valuable content on our Website for all our users to engage with and enjoy. However, in making this content publicly available, we still hold ALL of the Intellectual Property Rights to the work. Meaning, all intellectual property rights including, but not limited to trademarks, copyrighted material, trade secrets, and other proprietary information are owned by the Company and its designees. The Company has the sole exclusive right to reproduce, share and create derivative works from this intellectual property.
You understand and agree that you are only allowed to access the Website and our content for your personal, non-commercial use.
We understand and agree that your computer may incidentally and automatically store copies of our content and website for ease of accessing those materials. However, you are not allowed to reproduce, modify, or share the material contained on or downloaded from our Website.
You may not use the Company’s trademarks including, but not limited to, brand names, logo marks, service marks, designs, and slogans, without written permission from the Company.
Linking to Website + Social Media. Thank you for your interest in linking to our Website and/or social media accounts. Before you place a link on your website or another platform, please adhere to these guidelines to ensure our reputation is left intact.
If you are linking to our Website as a credited source for an article, blog or press, you must include a link to our Website in the cited material. However, no information or content from our Website should be copied in its entirety without express written permission from the Company.
All links to our Website must establish that you do not have any association or endorsement from the Company (absent a separate affiliate, influencer, or other written agreement).
Further, you should only link to our Website on a site or social media account that is owned by you and complies with the content guidelines in this Agreement. You agree to immediately remove any and all links at the Company’s request.
Restricted Uses. To aid in keeping our Website more safe and secure for all its users, we have curated a list of prohibited uses of our Website. Please abide by these restrictions when navigating, browsing, or using our Website in any way. Our Website should only be accessed and used for lawful purposes according to these Terms.
You are not allowed to use the Website:
In violation of any State, Federal or International Laws.
For any discriminatory purpose.
For any purpose in violation of our User Content provision in the Terms, incorporated by reference herein.
For any spoofing, spamming, or impersonating the Company purposes.
To transmit or distribute spam email or messaging.
Further, you may not:
Implement or use any spider, crawler, scraping, bots, or other automated processes to access the Website for any purpose.
Interfere with the Website’s operation in any way including, but not limited to, the use of viruses, malicious codes, attacks or programs.
Bypass or hack authentication processes or gain any unauthorized access to the Website.
User Submissions. From time to time, our Website may contain features which enable you to submit or post content and material to the Website and/or submit directly to the Company. We prioritize the safety and environment of our Website and require that all your submissions comply with this Agreement.
All user submissions are non-confidential. You relinquish to the Company all proprietary rights in the same upon submission. You understand and agree that anything you submit or post through our Website grants the Company and our designees the right to use such material in any capacity for any purpose.
You understand and agree that you are solely responsible and liable for any submissions you make. The Company will not be held liable in any way for your submissions or posts.
Consent to Use. By submitting reviews, images, comments, testimonials, or tags to us on any platform including, but not limited to social media and online reviews, you are by default granting us a commercial license and voluntarily releasing us to use your submissions for any reasonable future business use. In doing so, we may use your name and/or photo along with any other publicly acknowledged information that has been revealed by you when referring to your submissions on our Website, marketing materials, guides, and any other platform not expressed in this agreement.
Monitoring + Enforcement. We value all user submissions, but we are unable to review all submissions, posts and materials before they are posted to the Website. Therefore, we cannot be held liable for the failure to remove objectionable submissions or posts from the Website. However, the Company may remove user submissions and content for any reason and at its sole discretion without notice to you. Further, the Company may terminate user access to the website for any reason without notice.
Additionally, you understand and agree that the Company may be required to disclose your identity or personally identifiable information due to third-party claims, legal matters or for other purposes in compliance with law enforcement agencies, court orders or appropriate directives. You agree that the Company will not be liable to you in any way for the disclosure of your identity or other information under the foregoing circumstances.
The Company reserves the right to take legal action against any user, person or entity who violates this Agreement.
User Content Guidelines. We care about providing a safe, inclusive space through our Website for users to gather online, share ideas, and consume helpful content.
We will not for any reason tolerate hate speech, sexually explicit materials, copyright infringements, or any number of things listed inside our Content Standards. Please review this list in its entirety before posting or interacting with any users or features on our Website.
User submissions are not allowed to:
Violate any state, federal, or local laws and regulations or promote illegal activities.
Violate any other person or entity’s intellectual property or legal rights.
Contain or encourage any obscene, indecent, sexually explicit or violent material and/or acts.
Contain any hateful, discriminatory or other objectionable content.
Embarrass, stalk, harass, or harm another person.
Misrepresent any person’s identity or organizational affiliation.
Be used for any promotional or commercial purposes including advertising.
The Company’s guidelines for user submissions and interactions are intended to promote our community and Website’s safety. However, the Company is not liable for any content that is not in compliance with these Terms and guidelines.
If you see content that does follow these Terms, please inform us immediately so we can look into this issue and determine how to move forward. Together, we can keep our Website free of language and materials that are intended to hurt, harm, or infringe on the rights of others. Thank you.
Website Disclaimer. We do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of the information you find on our Website. Any reliance you place on such information is at your own risk.
You understand and agree that the Website and its content is merely informational in nature and does not represent any level of legal, medical, financial, or other professional industry-specific advice. As such, our Company will not be responsible for any damages that result from the use of our Website and its content.
External + Affiliate Links. From time to time, we will link to external websites and sources that are outside of our Company for your convenience only. These links may include, but are not limited to advertisements, affiliate links, 3rd party website links, and sponsored links. In doing so, we recognize that we have no control over the contents of these sites, nor do we have any access to making changes or amendments to them.
Geographic Limitations. The owner of the Website is based in the State of [your State] in the United States. We provide this Website for use only by persons located in the United States.
No Warranties + No Guarantees. The Company is providing this Website and all content accessible through it on an “As-Is” basis for individual use by you at your own risk and without any warranties, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to warranties of title; merchantability; fitness for a particular use; or any rights or licenses in this Agreement. We cannot guarantee that the Website and any downloadable content will be free from viruses or other harmful code. The Company makes no warranty as to the accuracy and reliability of information set forth on the Website and its content. To the fullest permissible extent, the Company disclaims liability for any damages you sustain as a result of use or access of the Company’s Website, content and any linked 3rd party Websites or content.
You understand and agree that the Company does not guarantee specific results, including financial or other business gains for you personally or for your business. The information included on the Website is provided for informational purposes only and you are responsible for implementing any business practices or suggested actions found on the Website.
Limitation of Liability. The Company is in no way liable to You or any other third party for any and all damages including, but not limited to, punitive or exemplary damages or those resulting from negligence relating to this Agreement or Your use of this Website, regardless of whether the Purchaser was advised of such damages, the foreseeable nature of the damages, and the legal or equitable theory upon which the claim for damages is based. If found to be applicable by a court of competent jurisdiction or by law, the Company’s total liability arising out of or related to this Agreement and your use of the Website will be limited to the total amount paid to the Company preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
This Limitation of Liability provision does not purport to affect any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under the law.
Indemnification. You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company and its designees in all cases arising out of your use of our Website, web content, services or any information contained therein.
Binding Arbitration. In the event there is a dispute between the Parties that cannot be brought to an amicable mutual understanding, the Parties understand and agree that such dispute will be handled through binding arbitration in alignment with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The Parties understand that they will be bound by any decision rendered by the arbitrator and/or arbitration proceedings. The arbitration itself will be held in Michigan, United States. If the arbitration is unable to move forward in the designated jurisdiction, the Company will unilaterally elect another venue for the arbitration. The Parties will equally share in the costs and expenses of arbitration and any related proceedings.
Choice of Law. This Agreement and the Parties’ relationship are governed by the laws of the [State of Michigan].In the event of conflicting laws, the laws of the State of Michigan will control.
Severability + No Waiver. If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court with jurisdiction, all other provisions set forth in this Agreement will remain valid and enforceable. By failing to enforce any right or provision of this Agreement, we are not waiving the right or ability to enforce the same rights or provisions in the future. Any right or provision in this Agreement will only be considered waived if done so in writing by an authorized representative of the Company.
Transfer + Assignment. You may not transfer or assign any of your rights under this Agreement to any third party without the express written consent of the Company.
Notices. We may provide notice to you by: (i) sending a message to the email address provided by you, or (ii) by posting to the Website. Notices sent by email will be effective at the time of sending and notices posted to the Website will be effective upon posting. You may provide notice to the Company by certified mail to Gab Tom Photo 4522 Loon Harbor Lane, Linden, MI 48451. Notices provided by certified mail will be effective upon actual receipt of the notice.
All legal notices including those related to intellectual property and copyright infringement claims should be sent by certified mail to the Company’s agent and mailing address located in this provision above.
All requests and other communications relating to the Website should be directed to: gabtomphoto@gmail.com.
Headings for Convenience Only. The headings in these Terms are included for convenience and reference, and are not meant to describe, define, or limit the scope or intent of any provision.
Entire Agreement + All Rights Reserved. In concluding this Agreement, you understand and acknowledge that these Terms constitute the final agreement and supersedes all others regarding the purchase, sale, and use of any Products and the use of the Website. The Company reserves any and all rights not expressly granted in these Terms.
Thank you for reading the Terms of Use in its entirety. We hope you were able to gain clarity on how to effectively use and browse our Website.
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