Privacy Policy
**Effective Date:** December 14, 2025
River and Sage Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, inquire about our services, or work with us.
This policy is intended to comply with applicable privacy laws in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and relevant U.S. privacy standards.
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1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information You Provide
* Name
* Email address
* Phone number
* Event details (such as wedding date, location, and preferences)
* Any information you submit through contact forms, questionnaires, contracts, or email communication
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
* IP address
* Browser type and device information
* Pages viewed and time spent on the site
* Referral source
This information is collected through cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.
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2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
* Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
* Provide photography services and manage bookings
* Send proposals, contracts, invoices, and galleries
* Improve our website and services
* Comply with legal or tax obligations
We do **not** sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
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3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information only with trusted third parties necessary to operate our business, such as:
* Client management systems (Dubsado)
* Payment processors (Stripe)
* Online gallery hosting services (Pixieset, Pic-Time)
* Website hosting and design platforms (Showit)
* Analytics services (Google Analytics)
These third parties are required to protect your information and use it only for the intended purpose.
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
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4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly.
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5. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.
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7. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
* Request access to your personal information
* Request corrections to inaccurate information
* Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
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8. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
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9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.
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10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
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11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
**River and Sage Photography**
Email: [riverandco21@gmail.com](mailto:riverandco21@gmail.com)
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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*This Privacy Policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.*