Privacy Policy

# Privacy Policy

**Last Updated:** June 29, 2026

Ashley Stone Photography ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or engage with our photography services.

## 1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or inquire about our services:

* **Personal Information:** Your name, email address, phone number, event details, mailing address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, questionnaires, or booking inquiries.
* **Usage Information:** Information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring websites, and general website activity collected through analytics tools.
* **Payment Information:** Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers. Ashley Stone Photography does not store or have access to your full credit card or banking information.

## 2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

* Respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
* Schedule and provide photography services.
* Process invoices and payments.
* Deliver galleries and related services.
* Improve our website, client experience, and services.
* Send occasional updates, promotions, or newsletters if you have chosen to receive them.
* Comply with legal obligations when required.

## 3. How We Protect Your Information

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

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or internet storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure. By using our website, you acknowledge this inherent risk.

## 4. Third-Party Services

Ashley Stone Photography may utilize trusted third-party providers to operate portions of our business, including but not limited to:

* Online booking and client management systems
* Gallery delivery platforms
* Payment processors
* Email marketing providers
* Website analytics services

These providers maintain their own privacy policies governing the information they collect and process.

## 5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember preferences, and analyze website traffic.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website functionality.

## 6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:

* Request access to your personal information.
* Request corrections to inaccurate information.
* Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
* Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time by unsubscribing or contacting us.

Requests regarding your personal information may be submitted through the contact form available on our website.

## 7. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to external websites for your convenience. Ashley Stone Photography is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

## 8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy as needed. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes have been posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

## 9. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact Ashley Stone Photography through the contact form available on this website.