Privacy policy.

Information you provide

When you send an inquiry, we receive your name, email address, session type, preferred date if provided, and message. If you email us or communicate through another service, we receive the information you choose to share.

Client galleries contain session photographs and gallery access information. The gallery also records photo download requests and completed deliveries so the studio can review gallery activity.

How information is used

We use information to respond to inquiries, communicate about sessions, provide client galleries, and maintain and protect the website. Gallery invitations may be sent by email.

Services and browser storage

This site uses Google Firebase services for hosting, authentication, and data storage. Those services may process technical information needed to provide and secure the site. Browser storage is used for functions such as sessions and preventing duplicate inquiries. This website does not currently respond to browser Do Not Track signals.

The site links to Instagram and may display images from Instagram when that feature is connected. Third-party services may collect information about your activity under their own privacy practices. You can review Google’s privacy policy and Instagram’s privacy policy for more information.

Client galleries and retention

Client galleries use a private link and PIN. Please share these only with people you want to have access. Anyone with the link and PIN may be able to view and download the available photos.

The studio’s intended retention period for client gallery photos and inquiries that lead to a session is one year after the session. For inquiries that do not lead to a session, the intended retention period is one year from receipt. Retention may vary when needed for legal or contractual obligations. A gallery link expiring stops access; expiration does not itself delete the stored photos. Contact us with questions about your information or a deletion request.

Security and your choices

We use access controls to protect studio information and client galleries. No internet service can guarantee absolute security. You may contact us to ask about information you have provided or request a correction or deletion; we will consider requests in light of applicable requirements.

Changes and contact

If this policy changes, the updated date at the top of this page will reflect the revision. For privacy questions or requests, email carlsonphotography24@gmail.com.