Privacy Policy

Families On 30A (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website familieson30a.com and provides family photography services in the 30A area of Florida (including Santa Rosa Beach and surrounding communities). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, inquire about or book a session, purchase products, or otherwise interact with us.

We are committed to protecting your privacy, especially for families and children. If you have questions, contact us at the details below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly and automatically:

  • Contact and Booking Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, preferred session date/time, number of family members, children’s ages/names (if provided), session details or special requests (via our Inquire form or other communications).

  • Payment Information: When you purchase digital files, prints, or other products through our cart/checkout, we collect billing details (processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store full card numbers).

  • Photographic Content: Images and videos we create during your session (these may include you, your family, and children).

  • Technical and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and cookies or similar technologies (for analytics and site functionality).

  • Communications: Any messages, emails, or feedback you send us.

We do not collect sensitive information (e.g., race, religion, health data) unless you voluntarily provide it in a session request.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and schedule photography sessions.

  • Provide and deliver photography services, including editing, proofing, and delivering final images.

  • Process payments and fulfill orders (digital downloads or prints).

  • Send booking confirmations, reminders, session details, and delivery updates.

  • Improve our website and services (via analytics).

  • Market to you (with your consent) about future sessions, promotions, or portfolio features.

  • Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties that help us operate (e.g., payment processors like Stripe, website hosting, email service providers, or printing labs). They are contractually obligated to protect your data.

  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect safety/property.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

Photos from sessions may be used in our portfolio, website, or marketing (e.g., social media) only with your explicit consent via a model release or agreement.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use essential cookies for site functionality (e.g., cart) and analytics cookies (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand traffic and improve user experience. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. We do not use targeted advertising cookies unless you opt in.

5. Children’s Privacy

Many of our sessions involve children. We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you provide information about children in a booking request, it is used solely for the session and delivery of images to the parent/guardian.

6. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is 100% secure. We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information (subject to legal limits).

  • Opt out of marketing communications (unsubscribe link in every email).

  • Request we stop using your images in marketing.

Florida residents (and others where applicable) have additional rights under applicable law. Contact us to exercise these rights.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our site may link to third-party sites or tools. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy and will post the new version with an updated date. Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the updates.

10. Contact Us

For questions or requests:

Email: info@familieson30a.com