Beth Smith Photography
Last Updated: October 4, 2026
Beth Smith Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website www.bethsmithphotography.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, contact us, or book photography services.
By using the Site or providing us with your information, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact and booking information (name, email address, phone number, preferred session details, location preferences, and messages you send through our contact or booking forms).
- Information related to photography sessions (family details needed for planning, addresses for in-home sessions, etc.).
- Payment and billing information (processed by Stripe; we do not store full credit card numbers).
- Communications you send us (emails or other messages).
Information Collected Automatically
- Device and usage data (IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL).
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Cookies section below).
Photos and Client Work
- Photographs and related materials created during your session. These are treated as confidential client work product and are handled according to our client agreements and this Policy.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (such as precise geolocation, biometric identifiers for identification purposes, racial or ethnic origin, religious beliefs, or health information) beyond what is reasonably necessary for providing photography services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries and schedule photography sessions.
- Provide, manage, and fulfill our photography services.
- Communicate with you about your session, including questionnaires, prep guides, galleries, and follow-up.
- Process payments.
- Improve our website, services, and client experience.
- Send occasional marketing or newsletter emails via Flodesk (only with your consent or as otherwise permitted by law; you can unsubscribe at any time).
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business. These include:
- WordPress – website hosting and content management.
- Flodesk – email marketing and newsletter delivery.
- HoneyBook – client management, contracts, questionnaires, invoicing, and related communications.
- Stripe – secure payment processing.
- Pic-Time and Shootproof – online client galleries and image delivery.
- Google Analytics – website traffic analysis and performance insights.
These providers are contractually required to protect your information and use it only to perform services for us.
We may also share information with professional advisors (attorneys, accountants) when necessary, or with law enforcement or other parties when required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
We may display select client images (with permission) for portfolio, marketing, or educational purposes. We will never share private client contact information publicly without consent.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, and understand how visitors use the Site. This includes cookies set by Google Analytics.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site features. Google Analytics collects information such as how you use the Site; you can learn more about how Google uses data at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Your Rights (Texas Residents and Others)
Depending on applicable law (including the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act where it applies), you may have the right to:
- Confirm whether we process your personal data and access it.
- Correct inaccuracies.
- Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal exceptions, such as retaining records needed for completed sessions or legal compliance).
- Opt out of the sale of personal data or targeted advertising (we do not sell personal data).
- Appeal a decision we make regarding a privacy rights request.
How to Exercise Your Rights
Email us at [email protected] or use the contact form on our website. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law (generally within 45 days under TDPSA, with a possible extension).
We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. If we deny a request, we will explain why and provide information about how to appeal.
6. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, however, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, provide services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Client photos and related records are typically retained according to our client contracts and professional needs.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
Our Site may contain links to or integrate with third-party services (social media, Pic-Time galleries, Honeybook, Stripe checkout, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Beth Smith Photography
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bethsmithphotography.com