Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 3, 2026

Stop Time Photography ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

Personal Information

Personal information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Billing information
• Student or athlete name for photo identification
• Order details and purchase history

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Date and time of visits
• Website referral sources

This information helps us improve website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill photo orders
• Provide access to photo galleries
• Communicate with customers regarding orders or services
• Provide customer support
• Send important updates about your order or gallery
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain internal business records
• Prevent fraud and ensure website security

We only collect and use information that is reasonably necessary to provide our services.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Stop Time Photography does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help operate our business, such as:

• Payment processors
• Website hosting providers
• Gallery and ordering platform providers
• Print fulfillment laboratories
• Messaging service providers used to deliver service-related communications

These service providers are only given the information necessary to perform their services and are required to maintain the confidentiality of that information.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect our legal rights.

4. Text Messaging (SMS) Communications

Stop Time Photography may send SMS text messages to customers who provide their mobile phone number during pre-registration, account creation, or order checkout.

These messages may include transactional, informational, and occasional promotional communications such as:

• Order confirmations
• Order status updates
• Gallery access notifications
• Customer service communications
• Important event or order-related information

By providing your mobile phone number, you consent to receive SMS messages from Stop Time Photography. Message frequency may vary depending on your interaction with our services.

Standard message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier.

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at customerservice@stoptimephotography.com.

Consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to improve functionality and enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences
• Maintain login sessions
• Track website usage and performance
• Improve website features

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may limit certain website functionality.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security measures may include:

• Secure payment processing
• Encrypted website connections (SSL)
• Restricted access to sensitive information
• Internal data protection procedures

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Children's Privacy

Our services often involve photographing school-aged children participating in school or athletic programs. Personal information collected in connection with these services is typically provided by parents, guardians, or authorized school or organization representatives.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or organizational involvement.

8. Promotional Use of Images

Photographs taken by Stop Time Photography may be used for promotional purposes, including:

• Portfolio displays
• Website galleries
• Social media
• Marketing materials
• Advertising or promotional content

These images are typically used to showcase the quality and style of our work.

If you would like to request that a specific image not be used for promotional purposes, please contact us and we will make reasonable efforts to honor your request.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any external sites they visit.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Information

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

Stop Time Photography
Email: mary@stoptimephotography.com
Phone: 281-491-2738
Website: https://www.stoptimephotography.com