Privacy Policy

Kelmer Studio ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [WEBSITE URL] and use our photography services.

Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect the following personal information that you voluntarily provide when booking our services or contacting us:

  • Full name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)

  • Event details (wedding date, venue, type of session)

  • Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

  • Photos, images, and likeness captured during photography sessions

  • Any other information you choose to share in communications with us

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and browser type

  • Pages visited and time spent on our site

  • Referring URLs and device information

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve our photography services

  • Process bookings, payments, and deliver your photographs

  • Communicate with you about your session, orders, and inquiries

  • Send promotional emails and special offers (you may opt out at any time)

  • Display portfolio images on our website and social media (subject to your consent)

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

  • Service providers who assist in operating our website and business (e.g., payment processors, online gallery platforms, cloud storage)

  • Professional laboratories or printing services to fulfill your orders

  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights

All third-party service providers are required to keep your information confidential and use it only to provide services on our behalf.

4. Photography & Image Usage

By booking a session with Kelmer Studio, you acknowledge that:

  • Photographs taken during your session are the copyrighted property of Kelmer Studio

  • We may use select images for portfolio, website, social media, and marketing purposes unless you opt out in writing prior to your session

  • You may request that your images not be used for promotional purposes at any time by contacting us at contact@kelmerstudio.com

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information and digital files for a period of one (1) year following your session date, after which files may be deleted. We strongly encourage clients to download and back up all digital files promptly upon delivery.

6. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of our website may not function properly as a result.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • The right to access the personal information we hold about you

  • The right to request correction of inaccurate information

  • The right to request deletion of your personal information

  • The right to opt out of marketing communications

  • The right to data portability (where applicable under GDPR or CCPA)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@kelmerstudio.com.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

9. Security

We implement commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to request information about how we share certain categories of personal information with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us at contact@kelmerstudio.com.

12. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Kelmer Studio
contact@kelmerstudio.com