PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: June 26, 2026

("Studio," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, contact us, book a session, or otherwise engage with our services. These terms apply to clients and visitors located in the United States.

This Privacy Policy should be read in conjunction with our [Terms & Conditions].

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By using our website or services, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

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1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

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We collect information you provide directly to us, as well as information gathered automatically when you use our website.

Information You Provide:

• Full name

• Email address

• Mobile phone number

• Mailing address

• Session preferences and special requests

• Communications with us (form submissions, chat messages, emails, and text messages)

Information Collected Automatically:

• IP address and browser type

• Contact Form Submission

• Pages visited and time spent on our website

• Device information and operating system

• Referral source

• Cookie and tracking data (see Section 6)

Payment Information:

Payment transactions are processed by secure, PCI-compliant third-party payment processors selected by each studio. does not store full payment card details on our systems.

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2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

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We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, manage, and improve our photography services

• Schedule and confirm appointments

• Process payments

• Send appointment reminders, session updates, and order notifications

• Send promotional communications (with your consent)

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support

• Comply with legal obligations

• Protect against fraudulent or unauthorized activity

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3. SMS & TEXT MESSAGE COMMUNICATIONS

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Mobile Number Collection:

We collect your mobile phone number when you voluntarily provide it through our website contact form, chat widget, booking system, or any other communication channel.

How We Use Your Mobile Number:

With your consent, we may send you text messages from , including:

Transactional: Appointment reminders, session confirmations, order status updates, and session preparation information.

Promotional: Studio news, special offers, and announcements.

Your Consent Rights:

• Consent to receive text messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

• Message frequency varies.

• Message and data rates may apply.

• Reply STOP at any time to unsubscribe from text messages.

• Reply HELP for assistance.

• Opting out will not affect your ability to receive our services.

Data Sharing — SMS Opt-In:

Your mobile phone number, email address, and SMS opt-in consent will NOT be sold, shared, leased, or transferred to any third party for marketing or promotional purposes. This information is used solely by to communicate directly with you.

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4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

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does not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors — such as payment processors, scheduling platforms, and communication tools — who assist us in operating our business. These providers are contractually required to protect your data and may only use it to perform services on our behalf.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government authority, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of or others.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

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5. PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGE DATA

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Images captured during your session with are the copyright property of the studio. Any promotional, portfolio, or public use of session images is governed solely by any written model release or permission agreement entered into between the studio and the client.

Images of minors will not be used for any promotional or public purpose without the explicit written consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Session images are stored securely and are not shared with third parties except as necessary to fulfill your order (e.g., professional print labs).

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6. COOKIES & WEBSITE TRACKING

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Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather usage analytics.

Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic website functionality

• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site

• Marketing or advertising cookies, where applicable: Used to deliver relevant content

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

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7. DATA SECURITY

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We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill legal obligations, and resolve disputes. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your information has been compromised, please contact us immediately at .

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8. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

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Portrait photography services are available to clients of all ages, including minors, when a parent or legal guardian provides consent and is present at the session.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13 without proper consent, please contact us immediately at and we will take prompt corrective action.

All data associated with minor clients is handled with the same protections described in this policy, and promotional use of images of minors requires explicit written parental consent as described in Section 5.

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9. YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES

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Residents of certain states, including California, may have additional privacy rights under applicable law. Regardless of your location, you may request to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you

• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion of your personal information

• Opt out of SMS communications (reply STOP to any text message)

• Opt out of marketing emails (use the unsubscribe link in any email)

• Withdraw consent for promotional use of session images

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at . We will respond to all verifiable requests within 30 days.

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10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

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Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies independently before providing any personal information.

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11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

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We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website or services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

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12. CONTACT US

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If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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