Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 06/22/2026

Last Updated: 06/22/2026

Welcome to The Petography. We operate www.thepetography.com and provide professional photography services.

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, book a session, or interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, as well as information collected automatically when you visit our Site.

  • Personal Information: When you fill out a contact form, book a session, or sign up for a newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and shipping address.

  • Payment Data: All payments are processed through secure, third-party payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, Square). We do not store your credit card or financial account information on our servers.

  • Photographs and Visual Data: As a photography business, we capture, process, and store digital images and video footage of our clients.

  • Device and Usage Data: We automatically collect certain information when you visit the Site, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and how you interact with our pages. We may use cookies to improve your browsing experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:

  • To communicate with you regarding inquiries, bookings, contracts, and invoices.

  • To deliver your digital galleries, prints, and physical products.

  • To process your payments and prevent fraudulent transactions.

  • To send you marketing and promotional communications (you can opt out at any time).

  • To improve our website functionality and customer experience.

3. Photo Delivery and Galleries

We use third-party platforms (e.g., Pixieset, Pic-Time, ShootProof) to host and deliver online client galleries.

  • Your private galleries are protected via secure links and/or passwords provided to you.

  • While we take extensive security measures, please be aware that no online storage or transmission method is 100% secure.

4. Image Portfolio and Portfolio Use

We respect your privacy regarding your images. We will never use your photos on our public website, social media, or marketing materials without your prior consent, typically outlined via a signed Model Release or contract. If you wish for your images to remain entirely private, please notify us before your session.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We only share data with trusted service providers who help us run our business, such as:

  • Web hosting and website builder platforms.

  • Online gallery delivery platforms.

  • Email marketing services.

  • Professional print labs (only your shipping address and ordered files are shared).

  • Legal or regulatory authorities, if strictly required by law.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information we hold about you.

  • Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our marketing emails at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email.

  • Data Access & Deletion: If you would like to request that we delete your contact information or remove your images from our active storage/galleries, please contact us using the information below.

7. Contact Us

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

The Petography

Email: Jana@thepetography.com