Privacy Policy
Shelly Williams Photography DBA Painted Oak Photography
Fultondale, Alabama
Last updated: February 6, 2026
Shelly Williams Photography DBA Painted Oak Photography (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
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Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
* Fill out a contact form
* Sign up for our email newsletter
* Inquire about photography services
* Complete questionnaires or contracts through our client management system
This information may include:
* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Session details or personal information you choose to share
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Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through tracking technologies, including:
* IP address
* Browser type
* Device information
* Pages visited
* Time spent on pages
* Referral sources
This information helps us understand how visitors use our website and improve the user experience.
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How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
* Respond to inquiries and communicate about photography services
* Send email newsletters and updates (only if you opt in)
* Provide client services and manage bookings through our CRM
* Improve our website, content, and marketing
* Run and measure online advertising campaigns
We do **not** sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
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Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our business and website. These services may collect and process data on our behalf, including:
* Website platform hosting
* Email marketing
* Client management and invoicing
* Website analytics
* Advertising and tracking tools
These providers have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
* Analyze website traffic
* Understand visitor behavior
* Improve website performance
* Deliver relevant advertisements on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used. Disabling cookies may affect some functionality of the website.
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Email Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may send occasional emails about photography sessions, promotions, or updates. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email.
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Information About Minors
Some of our photography services are provided to high school seniors who may be under 18. In those cases, a parent or legal guardian provides consent and signs all contracts and agreements. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from minors without parental consent.
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Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
* Request access to the personal information we hold about you
* Request correction or deletion of your information
* Withdraw consent for marketing communications
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
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Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, you may contact:
Shelly Williams Photography DBA Painted Oak Photography
Fultondale, Alabama
Email: shelly@paintedoakphotography.com
