Privacy Policy
Kimberly Goad Photography
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
Kimberly Goad Photography respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and protected when you visit our website, inquire about services, subscribe to communications, or become a client.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect personal information including:
Information You Provide
Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Session details
Family information
Baby due date or birth information
Messages submitted through forms
Photography preferences
Payment Information
Payments are processed through secure third-party payment providers.
Kimberly Goad Photography does not store complete credit card numbers.
Website Information
We may automatically collect:
IP address
Browser type
Device information
Website activity
Pages visited
Referral sources
This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
Information collected may be used to:
Respond to inquiries
Schedule photography sessions
Provide photography services
Deliver galleries and products
Process payments
Send educational resources
Provide studio updates
Improve website functionality
Communicate important information
3. EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS
If you subscribe to Kimberly Goad Photography emails, you may receive:
Photography tips
Session preparation guides
Studio announcements
Promotions
Educational content
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in emails.
4. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
Kimberly Goad Photography does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Information may be shared only when necessary with trusted service providers such as:
Professional printing labs
Gallery hosting providers
Payment processors
Website providers
Email marketing platforms
These companies are permitted to use information only to provide requested services.
5. CLIENT IMAGES & PRIVACY
Photography images are considered personal information.
Images will only be used according to your signed agreement and image-sharing preferences.
Clients may request restrictions regarding portfolio, website, and social media use.
6. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:
Improve website functionality
Understand visitor behavior
Analyze website traffic
Provide relevant content
You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some website features may not function properly.
7. THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
Kimberly Goad Photography is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites.
Visitors should review the privacy policies of third-party websites they visit.
8. DATA SECURITY
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information.
However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Kimberly Goad Photography provides services involving children and newborns.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental or guardian involvement.
Parents and guardians control decisions regarding their child's information and images.
10. YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information
Withdraw communication consent
Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.
11. DATA RETENTION
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for:
Providing services
Maintaining business records
Legal obligations
Resolving disputes
12. POLICY UPDATES
Kimberly Goad Photography may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
13. CONTACT US
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be directed to:
Kimberly Goad Photography
Wilmington, North Carolina
Email: kim@kimberlygoad.com
Phone: 910-604-6006