Charlie & Violet Photography

Last Updated: November 10, 2026

At Charlie & Violet Photography, we value your trust and are committed to respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website, book photography sessions, or subscribe to our marketing communications.

Information We Collect

When you interact with our website or book a photography session, we may collect:

Your name and email address
Phone number
Booking and session details
Information provided through contact and inquiry forms
Payment and transaction information processed by our payment providers
SMS marketing consent and communication preferences

We may also collect basic website usage information through cookies and analytics tools.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries and communicate about photography sessions
Process bookings and provide photography services
Deliver galleries and purchased products
Send booking confirmations and relevant service updates
Send promotional emails and SMS messages when you have provided the required consent
Improve our website and customer experience

SMS Marketing & Consent

Charlie & Violet Photography offers optional SMS marketing communications featuring photography specials, Black Friday promotions, seasonal discounts, new session offerings, and booking opportunities.

When you opt in to receive SMS marketing, we may collect your name, mobile phone number, opt-in date and time, consent status, and interactions with our messages.

We share information necessary to deliver these messages with Squarespace, our SMS marketing service provider, which processes this information on our behalf.

SMS opt-in information, consent records, and mobile phone numbers will not be sold, rented, or shared with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.

You may unsubscribe from promotional text messages at any time by replying STOP, END, CANCEL, UNSUBSCRIBE, or QUIT to any message.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Consent to receive marketing texts is not a condition of purchasing photography services.

Email Marketing

If you subscribe to our email communications, you may receive photography updates, promotional offers, and exclusive specials.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in marketing emails.

Information Sharing & Third-Party Services

We may use trusted service providers, including Squarespace and providers of website hosting, payment processing, photography galleries, and customer communications, to operate our business.

These providers receive only information reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf, subject to applicable privacy and confidentiality requirements.

We do not sell customer personal information.

Cookies & Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics technology to understand visitor activity, improve functionality, and enhance the browsing experience.

You can manage certain cookie preferences through your browser settings or available website cookie controls.

Data Security & Retention

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain business records, meet legal obligations, and honor customer communication preferences.

Your Privacy Choices

You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable laws and recordkeeping requirements.

You may also withdraw your consent to marketing communications at any time.

Children's Privacy

Our photography services frequently involve children and families. Booking information and permissions for minors are collected through a parent or legal guardian.

Our website is not intended to collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parental consent.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our business practices or legal requirements change. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

Charlie & Violet Photography

Email: nicole@charlieandviolet.com

Website: www.charlieandviolet.com

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us.