Privacy Policy

 Privacy Policy
Last updated: 11/21/25

This Privacy Policy explains how Shutter and Sky Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you interact with us, including through our website www.shutterandskyphoto.com, social media, email, phone, and in-person services.

By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Policy.

We may collect the following types of information:

When you contact us, book a session, or work with us, you may provide:

• Name  
• Email address  
• Phone number  
• Property address or shoot location  
• Billing and payment information (typically processed through third‑party payment processors)  
• Details about your photography needs, preferences, and project

If you contact us through a contact form, booking form, or email, we collect the information you submit and any additional details you choose to share.

If you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address  
• Browser type and version  
• Device type  
• Pages visited and time spent on pages  
• Referring website or link

This information is typically collected using cookies and similar technologies.

We use the information we collect for purposes such as:

• Providing and managing photography services  
• Communicating with you about inquiries, bookings, schedules, and project details  
• Sending invoices, receipts, and other transactional communications  
• Improving our services, website, and customer experience  
• Maintaining internal records and business operations  
• Complying with legal and tax obligations

If you consent, we may also use your contact information to:

• Send promotional emails or messages about new services, special offers, or updates  
• Request feedback or testimonials

You can opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our messages or by contacting us directly.

If you are located in a region that requires a legal basis for processing (such as the EU/UK under GDPR), we process your personal data based on:

• Your consent (for marketing communications and certain website cookies)  
• Contractual necessity (to provide the services you request)  
• Legitimate interests (to operate and improve our business and services)  
• Legal obligations (for tax, accounting, and regulatory compliance)

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

• Service providers and partners who help us deliver our services (for example: photo editing partners, album/print labs, booking or gallery platforms, payment processors, email or CRM tools)  
• Professional advisors (such as accountants or legal advisors) as needed  
• Authorities or third parties when required by law, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety

These third parties are only given access to the information they need to perform their services and are expected to protect your information.

As part of our services, we create and store photographs, videos, and related media.

We may use selected images or videos for:

• Our portfolio (online or offline)  
• Social media posts  
• Marketing materials and advertising  
• Competitions, publications, or features

We aim to respect your privacy and preferences. If you do not want your images used for promotional purposes, please let us know in writing before or soon after your session, and we will make reasonable efforts to honor your request, subject to any prior agreements or model/property releases.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Help the site function properly  
• Analyze website traffic and usage  
• Improve performance and user experience

If we use third‑party analytics or advertising tools (such as Google Analytics or Meta/Facebook Pixel), these providers may collect information about your use of our site over time and across different websites.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services  
• Fulfill the purposes described in this Policy  
• Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements

Media files (photos, videos) may be stored for longer periods for backup, portfolio, and business records, unless you request otherwise and such deletion is compatible with our legal and contractual obligations.

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• Accessing the personal information we hold about you  
• Requesting correction of inaccurate or incomplete information  
• Requesting deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)  
• Objecting to or restricting certain types of processing  
• Withdrawing consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

You can also:

• Opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in the message  
• Adjust your browser settings to manage cookies

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We take steps to protect your information in accordance with this Policy.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when the latest changes were made.

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or if you wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:

Shutter and Sky Photography
800 W Jefferson St
Franklin, IN 46131
rsmith@indianaskypics.com

317-758-3946