This Privacy Policy describes how Charla Storey Photography ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares your information when you use our website at charlastorey.com. It also explains your privacy rights.
Information We Collect
Information you provide
When you reach out or book through our site, we may collect:
Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain usage data — things like your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and how long you spent on them. If you're on a mobile device, we may also collect your device type and mobile browser information.
Cookies and tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how people use our site and to improve your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can set your browser to block cookies, but some parts of the site may not work properly if you do.
We use two types of cookies:
We use these to keep the site functional, remember your preferences, and track whether you've accepted our cookie notice.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
We don't sell your personal information.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us run our website and business (like scheduling tools, email platforms, or analytics services). These providers are only given access to what they need to do their job.
We may also share your information if required by law, or in connection with a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep your personal information only as long as we need it — to fulfill a booking, meet legal requirements, or resolve any disputes. Usage data is generally kept for a shorter period unless we need it longer for security or legal reasons.
Your Rights
You can request to access, correct, or delete the personal information we have about you at any time. Just reach out to us directly using the contact info below.
California residents: Under California's Shine the Light law, you may request information once a year about whether we share your personal data with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. California residents under 18 who are registered users may also request removal of publicly posted content by contacting us.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we'll remove it.
Third-Party Links
Our site may link to other websites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies before sharing any information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll post the updated version here and note the new date at the top. If there are significant changes, we'll let you know by email or a notice on the site.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Reach out:
Email: hello@charlastorey.com
Information We Collect
Information you provide
When you reach out or book through our site, we may collect:
- Your name and email address
- Your phone number
- Any other details you share with us directly
Information collected automatically
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain usage data — things like your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and how long you spent on them. If you're on a mobile device, we may also collect your device type and mobile browser information.
Cookies and tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how people use our site and to improve your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can set your browser to block cookies, but some parts of the site may not work properly if you do.
We use two types of cookies:
- Session cookies — temporary, deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — stay on your device until you delete them or they expire
We use these to keep the site functional, remember your preferences, and track whether you've accepted our cookie notice.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and manage bookings
- Send you updates, invoices, or other communications related to our services
- Improve our website and understand how visitors use it
- Comply with legal obligations
We don't sell your personal information.
How We Share Your Information
We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us run our website and business (like scheduling tools, email platforms, or analytics services). These providers are only given access to what they need to do their job.
We may also share your information if required by law, or in connection with a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We keep your personal information only as long as we need it — to fulfill a booking, meet legal requirements, or resolve any disputes. Usage data is generally kept for a shorter period unless we need it longer for security or legal reasons.
Your Rights
You can request to access, correct, or delete the personal information we have about you at any time. Just reach out to us directly using the contact info below.
California residents: Under California's Shine the Light law, you may request information once a year about whether we share your personal data with third parties for their direct marketing purposes. California residents under 18 who are registered users may also request removal of publicly posted content by contacting us.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We don't knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we'll remove it.
Third-Party Links
Our site may link to other websites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices, so we encourage you to review their policies before sharing any information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll post the updated version here and note the new date at the top. If there are significant changes, we'll let you know by email or a notice on the site.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Reach out:
Email: hello@charlastorey.com