Privacy Policy

Holly Schaeffer Photography ("we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit www.hollyschaefferphotography.com or engage with our services. By using this website or providing your information, you consent to the terms of this policy.

1. Information We Collect Personal Information

When you contact us, book a session, or use our services, we may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Event/session details (e.g., date, location, type)
Billing and payment information (processed securely via third-party platforms)

Technical Data

When you browse our website, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages you visited and time spent
Cookies and usage data (to improve site functionality and user experience)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and provide photography services
Manage bookings, contracts, and client communication
Send invoices and process payments
Deliver digital galleries and products
Improve our website and services
Send marketing emails (only if you’ve opted in)

3. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party providers to help deliver our services. These providers may process your information on our behalf:

Pixieset – for online galleries and image delivery
17hats – for client communication, scheduling, and contracts
QuickBooks – for invoicing and bookkeeping

These services maintain their own privacy policies and comply with industry standards for data protection. We do not sell or rent your personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect functionality.

5. Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill legal or accounting obligations. You may request that we delete your information at any time.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request corrections or deletion
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, email us at hollyschaefferphotography@gmail.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to other websites (such as galleries or social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Effective Date."

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact: hollyschaefferphotography@gmail.com