Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 31, 2025
Distant Earth Studio/Brett Simison Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates distantearthstudio.com. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our site or make a purchase.
What We Collect
When you browse the site: We use cookies to understand how visitors use the site. This may include pages viewed, time spent, and general location (country/region). We use this data to improve the site experience.
When you make a purchase: We collect the information needed to fulfill your order: name, email address, shipping address, and payment details.
Payment is processed securely through Stripe—we never see or store your full credit card number.
When you contact us: If you reach out via our contact form or email, we keep your message and contact information to respond to your inquiry.
How We Use Your Information
- To process and ship your orders
- To send order confirmations and shipping updates
- To respond to questions or requests
- To improve the website and customer experience
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Payment Processing
We use Stripe to process payments. When you make a purchase, your payment information is transmitted directly to Stripe over an encrypted connection.
Stripe’s use of your data is governed by their Privacy Policy. We receive only limited information from Stripe (such as the last four digits of your card and confirmation of payment) to fulfill your order.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to:
- Remember items in your shopping cart
- Understand site traffic and usage patterns
- Enable basic site functionality
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work properly without them.
Data Retention
We retain order information for accounting and legal purposes. If you’d like us to delete your data, contact us and we’ll remove what we’re able to while complying with legal obligations.
Your Rights
- Third-Party Services
- In addition to Stripe, we may use:
- Website hosting and e-commerce platform services
- Analytics tools to understand site traffic
- Email services to send order confirmations
Each of these services has their own privacy practices.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact us