Privacy Policy

At Austin Carter Photos, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our photography services and visit our website.

Information We Collect
Personal Information: When you book a session, we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, phone number, and payment information.
Session Details: Information related to your photography session, such as date, time, location, and any specific preferences or requests.
Images: The photographs taken during your session, which may include your likeness and those of others in the session.
Website Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information about how you interact with our website, such as IP address, browser type, and pages visited, using cookies and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information
To Provide Services: We use your personal information to schedule, conduct, and deliver your photography session and related products or services.
Payment Processing: Your payment details are used to process transactions for our services.
Communication: We may use your contact information to communicate with you regarding your session, updates, promotions, and any inquiries you may have.
Marketing: With your consent, we may use your images and session details for promotional purposes, such as on our website, social media, and marketing materials. You may opt-out of this use by notifying us in writing.
Website Improvement: Information about your website usage helps us improve our website’s functionality and user experience.

How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. This includes implementing appropriate technical and organizational security measures, such as secure servers and encrypted data transmissions.

Sharing Your Information

Third-Party Services: We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our services (e.g., payment processors, printing services). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and only use it for the purpose of providing their services to us.
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or legal process.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of our business, your information may be transferred to the new owners as part of the transaction.
Your Rights
Access and Correction: You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.
Data Retention: We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Opt-Out: You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the email or by contacting us directly.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic. You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings, but please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on our website with the updated date.

Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at AustinCarterPhotos@gmail.com.