**Privacy Policy Nate Woodford Photography**

Effective Date: 11/21/2025

1. Introduction

Nate Woodford Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you interact with our website, services, or communications.

By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

Fill out contact or booking forms

Book a session

Communicate with us via email, phone, or social media

Sign contracts or submit questionnaires

This may include:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Mailing or billing address

Event/session details

Payment information (processed securely through third-party platforms)

Photography & Videography Content

During a session, we may collect:

Photographs

Video footage

Audio recordings

Session-related metadata (location, time, preferences, notes)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Schedule, plan, and deliver photography/videography services

Communicate regarding your session or order

Process invoices and manage contracts

Improve our services and client experience

Maintain internal records

With your consent (written or verbal), photographs or videos may be used for:

Portfolio and promotional materials

Website and social media

Print or digital marketing

Competitions or publications

You retain the right to restrict or decline promotional use of your images.

4. How Your Information Is Stored

Your information and media may be stored using:

Secure, encrypted cloud storage

Password-protected local drives

Professional photo management systems

We maintain reasonable administrative, physical, and technical safeguards to protect your data.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties except when necessary to provide services, such as:

Professional print labs

Online client galleries

Payment processors

Trusted editing or retouching partners

All third-party partners follow strict privacy practices.

6. Your Rights

You may request at any time to:

Access the information we hold about you

Correct inaccurate information

Request deletion of your data (when legally permissible)

Withdraw consent for promotional image use

To make a request, contact us at:
[email protected]

7. Cookies & Website Tracking

If using our website, we may use cookies or analytics tools to improve user experience. You can disable cookies through your browser settings.

8. Retention of Information

We retain personal information and images only as long as needed for:

Providing agreed-upon services

Legal or accounting requirements

Portfolio usage (only with your consent)

Raw files are typically retained for 6 months, while delivered images may be retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children without parental consent. We only photograph minors with the permission of a parent or legal guardian.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.

11. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, contact:

Nate Woodford Photography
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 607-207-1735
Website: NateWoodfordPhotography.com