Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 7/8/26

Introduction

At Theresa Marie Photography ("we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, contact us, or use our photography services.

By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information You Provide

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Mailing address

  • Event details and photography preferences

  • Information submitted through contact forms

  • Payment and billing information

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and time spent on the website

  • Referral websites

  • Cookie and analytics information

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and provide quotes

  • Schedule and manage photography sessions

  • Deliver photographs and related services

  • Process payments and invoices

  • Communicate regarding bookings and orders

  • Improve our website and customer experience

  • Send marketing communications if you choose to receive them

  • Comply with legal obligations

Photography and Image Use

As part of our services, we create and maintain photographic images that may include identifiable individuals.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, photographs may be used for:

  • Portfolio displays

  • Website galleries

  • Social media marketing

  • Promotional materials

  • Photography competitions and publications

If you prefer that your images not be used for promotional purposes, please notify us in writing. We respect our clients' privacy and will honor any agreed-upon restrictions regarding image use.

Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted third parties when necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Website hosting providers

  • Online gallery providers

  • Payment processors

  • Print labs and album manufacturers

  • Cloud storage providers

  • Professional advisors such as accountants or attorneys

These third parties are only given the information necessary to perform their services.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information and photographic files only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.

Generally:

  • Inquiry information may be retained for up to two years.

  • Contracts, invoices, and financial records may be retained for up to seven years.

  • Photographic files and galleries may be retained at our discretion for archival purposes.

Clients are encouraged to download and back up their final images upon delivery.

Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyze website traffic

  • Remember user preferences

  • Support marketing and advertising efforts

You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, though some features of the website may not function properly.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services, including social media platforms, online galleries, and payment processors.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can remove the information.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain privacy rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Request access to personal information we hold about you;

  • Request corrections to inaccurate information;

  • Request deletion of certain information where applicable;

  • Opt out of marketing communications.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will become effective immediately upon posting the updated policy on this page.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Information

Theresa Marie Photography
Based in Wisconsin, USA
Email:theresamariephotography2@gmail.com
Website:[https://www.theresamariephotography.com