Personal Information

When you inquire about our services, schedule a session, place an order, or communicate with us, we may collect information including:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Billing and payment information
• School or organization name (when applicable)
• Student information for school photography
• Appointment details
• Information you voluntarily provide through forms, emails, phone calls, or messages

Photography and Image Information

As part of our photography services, we create and maintain photographic images, including but not limited to:

• Family portraits
• Senior portraits
• School photography
• Graduation portraits
• Baby milestone photography
• Birthday photography
• Professional headshots
• Sports and team photography
• Event photography

These photographs may be considered personal information under certain privacy laws.

Website Information

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

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time spent on our website
• Referral source
• General geographic location based on IP address

This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.

We use your information to:

• Schedule and manage photography appointments
• Provide photography services
• Process payments and orders
• Deliver digital galleries and printed products
• Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
• Send appointment reminders and order updates
• Improve our website and services
• Maintain business records
• Protect against fraud and unauthorized activity
• Comply with legal obligations

If you subscribe to our communications, we may occasionally send updates about seasonal photography sessions, promotions, events, and new products. You may unsubscribe at any time.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Improve website functionality
• Analyze website traffic
• Measure website performance
• Enhance your browsing experience
• Support marketing efforts where permitted

Where required by applicable law, visitors will be given the option to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner.

We may use trusted third-party services to better understand website performance and improve our marketing efforts. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy policies.

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your information only with trusted third-party providers that help us operate our business, including payment processors, online galleries, printing partners, scheduling platforms, website hosting providers, email service providers, and analytics services.

Information may also be disclosed if required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights or the safety of others.

The photographs we create are an important part of our work and may be used to showcase the quality of our photography services. However, we respect our clients' privacy and personal preferences.

We may request your permission to use selected photographs for:

• Our website
• Social media
• Marketing materials
• Printed advertisements
• Studio displays
• Portfolio examples
• Promotional presentations

Your photographs will only be used for these purposes with your prior consent.

Choosing not to give permission will never affect the quality of service you receive.

If you later withdraw your consent, we will make reasonable efforts to stop using your images in future promotional materials. However, materials already printed or published before your request may remain in circulation.

Without your consent, your photographs will only be used to provide the services you requested, fulfill orders, maintain archives for future reorders, and meet legal obligations.

We frequently photograph children for schools, sports organizations, family sessions, and milestone photography.

Information relating to minors is collected only with the authorization of a parent, legal guardian, school, or other authorized organization.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website.

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect your personal information.

Although we strive to keep your information secure, no method of transmitting or storing data electronically can guarantee absolute security.

We retain personal information and photographs only as long as reasonably necessary to:

• Provide photography services
• Complete customer orders
• Maintain customer records
• Archive photographs for future reorders
• Meet legal and accounting obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Protect our legitimate business interests

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Request a copy of your personal data
• Withdraw consent
• Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Although Kenneth Brown Photography is based in New Mexico, our website may be accessed by visitors from other states, including California.

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know, access, correct, or request deletion of certain personal information, subject to applicable legal exceptions.

Kenneth Brown Photography does not sell personal information and does not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined under California law.

California residents may submit privacy requests using the contact information below.

Our website may contain links to third-party websites for your convenience.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.