Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Captures by Kayleigh ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit and use our website, www.capturesbykayleigh.com (the "Website"), and when you engage with our photography services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data responsibly.

1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information to provide and improve our services to you:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide Directly

When you interact with us, you may provide us with personal information, including but not limited to:

Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you inquire about services, book a session, or subscribe to our newsletter.
Booking Details: Information related to your photography session, such as your dog's name(s), breed(s), age(s), and any specific requests or preferences for the session.
Payment Information: While we use third-party payment processors (e.g., credit card processors), we do not directly store your full payment card details. We may receive confirmation of payment from these processors.
Communications: Records of your correspondence with us, including emails and messages.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity:

Usage Data: Information about how you access and use the Website, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior, remember your preferences, and improve your user experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To Provide Services: To schedule and conduct photography sessions, deliver digital images and products, and fulfill your orders.
To Communicate With You: To respond to your inquiries, send booking confirmations, session reminders, updates, and marketing communications (if you have opted in).
To Process Payments: To facilitate transactions for our services.
To Improve Our Website and Services: To analyze Website usage, troubleshoot issues, understand user preferences, and enhance the functionality and content of our Website and offerings.
For Marketing and Promotion: To display your dog's photographs (with your consent, as outlined in our Terms and Conditions) for promotional purposes on our Website, social media, and marketing materials.
To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet legal, regulatory, or contractual requirements.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, conducting our business, or providing services to you (e.g., payment processors, website hosting, email marketing services, print labs). These providers are obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them.
For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court order or government agency).
With Your Consent: We may share your information with third parties when we have your explicit consent to do so.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Correction: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to request corrections of any inaccuracies.
Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.
Cookie Preferences: You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.
Deletion: In some circumstances, you may have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

7. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any website you visit.

8. 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. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Website after any modifications indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Captures by Kayleigh Email: Kayleigh@CapturesbyKayleigh.com Phone: 540-664-5289

Last Updated: July 31, 2025