Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 2026This website, wjkphotos.com, is operated by Will Kraus ("we", "us") to share his photography, exhibitions, awards and writing. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you visit the site or contact us, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the site, you acknowledge that you have read this policy.
Information we collect
Depending on how you use the site, we may collect:
- Contact details and messages. If you use the contact form or email us, we receive your name, email address and the content of your message.
- Device information. Such as your IP address, browser type, device type and approximate location.
- Usage information. Such as which pages you view, how long you stay, and how you arrived at the site.
We do not sell products on this site, so we do not collect payment information. The site has no accounts or login.
Where the information comes from
- Directly from you, when you send us a message through the contact form or by email.
- Automatically, through cookies and similar technologies when you browse the site.
How we use your information
- To read and reply to your messages and inquiries about exhibitions, press, collaborations and projects.
- To understand how the site is used and to improve it.
- To keep the site secure and to prevent spam and abuse.
- To comply with the law or respond to valid legal requests.
We do not use your information for advertising, and we do not sell it.
Who we share it with
- Squarespace, which hosts the site, processes contact form submissions and provides basic analytics.
- Our email provider. Messages sent to will@wjkphotos.com are forwarded to a private inbox through an email forwarding service.
- Authorities or other parties when required by law, or to protect our rights and the rights of others.
Hosting and cookies
The site is hosted by Squarespace, which uses cookies and similar technologies to run the site and to measure traffic. You can accept or decline non-essential cookies through the cookie banner, and you can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. To learn how Squarespace handles personal information, see the Squarespace Privacy Policy.
Links to other websites
The site links to other websites and platforms, such as Instagram, Facebook, and publications that cover our work. The share buttons open those platforms in a new window. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices, so please read their policies.
Children
This site is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Security and retention
No online service is completely secure, so please avoid sending sensitive information through the contact form or by email. We keep messages only as long as needed to respond to you and to keep a record of our correspondence, unless the law requires us to keep them longer.
Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Ask what personal information we hold about you.
- Ask us to correct or delete it.
- Ask for a copy of it.
- Object to how it is used, or lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at the address below. We may need to verify your identity before we respond.
International transfers
Our service providers, including Squarespace, may process and store information in countries other than where you live, including the United States. By using the site, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in those countries. For details on how Squarespace handles these transfers, see the Squarespace Privacy Policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the new version on this page and change the "Last updated" date above.
Contact
For questions about this policy or your information, email will@wjkphotos.com.