Privacy Policy – Appalachian Lens

Effective Date: October 26, 2025

At Appalachian Lens, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our photography services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information from website visitors and clients:

Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping information (when you contact us, book a session, or purchase services).
Photograph Data: Images you provide for photography sessions.
Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and other analytics collected via cookies and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only for the following purposes:

Responding to inquiries and booking requests
Providing photography services and delivering images
Sending relevant updates, promotions, or client communications (only if you opt-in)
Improving our website, services, and client experience
Complying with legal obligations

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Information may be shared in limited circumstances:

Service Providers: For example, payment processors, website hosting, or email services that help us run our business.
Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality and track website usage. These help us understand site performance and visitor behavior.

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.
Analytics data collected is anonymous and used only for site improvement.

5. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to, correction, or deletion of your personal data
Opt out of marketing communications
Ask questions regarding the use of your information

To exercise these rights, please contact:
Claire Lawrence / Appalachian Lens
hello@appalachianlens.com

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The Effective Date at the top indicates the most recent version.

9. Contact Us

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

Claire Lawrence / Appalachian Lens

hello@appalachianlens.com