Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 9, 2026
Your Privacy Matters
At Stephanie Gilmore Photography, Inc., I respect your privacy and understand the importance of protecting the personal information you share with me. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected through my website, contact forms, and advertising, and how that information is used.
Information I Collect
When you contact Stephanie Gilmore Photography, request information about a portrait session, or submit an inquiry through Facebook or Instagram, I may collect information including:
Your name
Email address
Phone number, if provided
Type of photography session you're interested in
Preferred session dates or timeframe
Any additional information you voluntarily share
My website may also collect basic technical information, such as browser type, device information, and website activity, through Squarespace and associated analytics tools.
How Your Information Is Used
Information you provide may be used to:
Respond to inquiries and answer questions
Discuss photography services, pricing, and availability
Schedule and coordinate portrait sessions
Communicate about your photography experience
Process bookings, payments, and image delivery
Maintain business records
Improve my website and services
If you separately subscribe to my email newsletter, your contact information may also be used to send studio updates, announcements, and special offers.
Submitting a portrait inquiry does not automatically subscribe you to marketing emails.
Facebook and Instagram Advertising
Stephanie Gilmore Photography may collect inquiries through advertising forms provided by Facebook and Instagram, operated by Meta.
When you submit one of these forms, the information you provide is shared with Stephanie Gilmore Photography so I can respond to your inquiry.
Meta may also process information according to its own privacy policies and practices.
You can review Meta's Privacy Policy.
How Your Information Is Shared
Stephanie Gilmore Photography does not sell your personal information.
Information may be processed by trusted service providers used to operate the business, including website hosting, email, client galleries, payment processing, and advertising platforms.
These services receive information as necessary to perform their functions and are subject to their own privacy and security practices.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law.
Cookies and Website Analytics
My website is hosted by Squarespace, which may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity, and improve the browsing experience.
Depending on the services enabled, third-party analytics and advertising tools may also collect information about website visits.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings and any cookie preferences offered on the website.
Information Security and Retention
I take reasonable precautions to protect the personal information entrusted to my business.
Personal information is retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, provide photography services, maintain business records, and fulfill applicable legal obligations.
No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.
Your Privacy Choices
You may contact Stephanie Gilmore Photography to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you've provided, subject to applicable legal and business recordkeeping requirements.
You may also unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in business practices, technology, or applicable legal requirements.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact:
Stephanie Gilmore Photography, Inc.
Lexington, Kentucky
Website: https://www.stephaniegilmorephotography.com
Email: info@stephaniegilmorephotography.com