Privacy Policy and Service Agreement

Effective Date: 2025

Kylo & Co. Photography values your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, www.kyloandcophotography.com, or use our photography services.

By using this Site or our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Information You Provide Voluntarily

When you interact with us through the Site or book services, you may provide:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Event details (e.g., date, location, type of session)
Any messages or comments you send via contact forms

b. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited and time spent on the site
Referral links or search terms used
Cookies and other tracking technologies (see Section 5)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries or contact requests
Provide and manage photography services
Send appointment confirmations or service updates
Process payments
Improve website functionality and user experience
Send marketing emails, only if you opt in
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, website hosting services, online gallery platforms)
Law enforcement or regulatory bodies, if required by law
Business partners, only with your consent (e.g., second shooters or vendors involved in your event)

4. Your Privacy Rights (U.S. Residents)

If you are a resident of California or certain other states, you may have the following rights:

Right to know what personal information we collect and how it’s used
Right to access your personal information
Right to request deletion of your information
Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [your email address]. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools to:

Analyze website traffic
Remember your preferences
Improve your browsing experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure. Please take care in sharing sensitive information online.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to:

Provide our services
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements

8. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., client galleries, social media, or payment platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top.

11. Contact Us

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

Kylo & Co. Photography
Email: kylo.photos@gmail.com
Website: www.kyloandcophotography.com

Service Agreement

1. Services

The Photographer agrees to provide photography services as described above on the agreed date and location. The Photographer will deliver edited digital images to the Client within _ days after the session.

2. Payment

Total Fee: $__________
Deposit (non-refundable): $__________ due at booking.
Remaining Balance: $__________ due on (or before) session date.

3. Cancellation & Rescheduling

If the Client cancels, the deposit is non-refundable.
If the Client needs to reschedule, the Photographer will make reasonable efforts to accommodate.
If the Photographer must cancel due to illness or emergency, all payments (including deposit) will be refunded, or the Client may choose a rescheduled date.

4. Copyright & Usage

The Photographer retains all copyrights to images.
The Client receives a personal use license, which allows printing and sharing of images for personal, non-commercial purposes.
The Client may not edit, alter, or sell the images without written permission.

5. Model Release

The Client grants the Photographer permission to use images from the session for portfolio, marketing, and promotional purposes (website, social media, print, etc.), unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. Liability

The Photographer is not responsible for circumstances beyond their control, including weather, lateness, or restrictions at the venue. In the unlikely event of an injury during the session, equipment failure or data loss, the Photographer’s liability is strictly limited to refunding all payments received.