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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 25, 2025

Kinser Studios (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website at https://kinserstudios.com and related photography services.

1. Information We Collect

When you book our photography services, contact us, or use our website, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information:

  • Full name, email address, phone number
  • Mailing address and billing information
  • Event details, session preferences, and special requests
  • Payment information
  • Emergency contact information (for events/sessions)

Photography-Related Information:

  • Images and video recordings from photography sessions
  • Session notes, styling preferences, and technical requirements
  • Event schedules, guest lists, and venue information
  • Model release forms and usage permissions

Technical Information:

  • IP address, browser type, device information
  • Website usage data, pages visited, time spent
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide professional photography services (headshots, events, actor portraits)
  • Schedule consultations, sessions, and events
  • Process payments and manage billing
  • Communicate about your sessions, deliver images, and provide customer support
  • Send appointment reminders and session preparation information
  • Market our services (only with your explicit consent)
  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience
  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our business interests

3. Photography and Image Usage

Important: Unless you provide written consent through a model release form, we will NOT use your photographs for marketing, portfolio, or promotional purposes.

Image Rights and Usage:

  • Your Images: You receive usage rights to your edited photographs as specified in your service agreement
  • Our Portfolio: We may use images for our portfolio/marketing ONLY with your signed model release
  • Copyright: Kinser Studios retains copyright to all photographs taken during sessions
  • Raw Files: Unedited raw files are not provided and remain our property
  • Print Release: You may print your images for personal use unless otherwise specified

4. Communication Consent and TCPA Compliance

SMS and Email Consent: By providing your phone number and email address, you provide express consent to receive:

  • Appointment reminders and session confirmations
  • Image delivery notifications and gallery access
  • Service-related communications about your bookings
  • Marketing communications (only if you opt-in separately)

Consent Details:

  • You may receive up to 3 SMS messages per week related to your sessions
  • Message and data rates may apply
  • Consent is not required as a condition of booking our services
  • You may revoke consent at any time using the opt-out methods below

Opt-Out Instructions:

  • SMS: Reply “STOP” to any text message to unsubscribe
  • Email: Click the “unsubscribe” link in any email or contact us directly
  • Phone: Request removal during any call or email us at laura@kinserstudios.com

5. Information Security and Protection

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information and photographs:

  • Encrypted data transmission and secure storage systems
  • Password-protected image galleries with limited access
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
  • Secure backup systems for image preservation

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in these specific circumstances:

  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality agreements

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for the following periods:

  • Session Images: Archived for 2-5 years (as specified in your service agreement)
  • Personal Information: Retained for business and tax purposes (typically 7 years)
  • Marketing Lists: Until you unsubscribe or request removal
  • Payment Records: Retained per legal requirements (typically 7 years)

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request copies of your images (subject to service agreement terms)
  • Withdraw consent for image usage (future use only)

9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act:

  • Right to know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at laura@kinserstudios.com or call +1 702-499-6222

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services may include photographing minors with parental consent. We:

  • Require parental consent and guardian signature on all agreements
  • Do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
  • Require model releases signed by parents/guardians for any commercial use of minor’s images

11. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Remember your preferences and session information
  • Provide personalized content recommendations

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our website and updating the effective date. For significant changes, we may also notify you via email.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

  • Email: laura@kinserstudios.com
  • Phone: +1 702-499-6222
  • Mail: Kinser Studios, 6051 South 900 East Suite 3, Murray, UT 84121
  • Website: https://kinserstudios.com

Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST