Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Kelly Dawn Photography

Effective Date: June 29, 2026

Kelly Dawn Photography ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit https://www.kdphoto.net, contact us, book a photography session, purchase products, or communicate with us by email, phone, or SMS (text message).

By using our website, services, or opting in to receive SMS communications, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect information from you in several ways.

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Mailing address
Telephone number
Mobile phone number
Child or family member names (when provided for session planning)
Expected due date or event date
Information submitted through contact forms, consultation requests, questionnaires, contracts, model releases, booking forms, and SMS communications
Information necessary to provide photography services and fulfill product orders

You may choose not to provide certain information; however, doing so may limit our ability to provide our services.

Automatically Collected Information

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

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Date and time of your visit
Pages viewed
Referring website
General geographic location
Website activity and usage information

This information helps us improve our website, understand visitor behavior, and enhance your experience.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website functionality
Remember your preferences
Analyze website traffic
Measure advertising effectiveness
Improve our marketing efforts
Enhance your browsing experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Payment Information

Payments for photography sessions, products, and services are processed securely through Stripe and Square.

Kelly Dawn Photography does not store your complete credit card or debit card information. Payment information is transmitted directly to the applicable payment processor using secure encryption.

For more information about how payment information is handled, please review the privacy policies of Stripe and Square.

How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Schedule and manage photography sessions
Communicate with you by email, telephone, and SMS (text message)
Process contracts, invoices, and payments
Deliver online galleries and purchased products
Respond to questions and customer service requests
Personalize your experience
Improve our website and services
Send appointment confirmations and reminders
Notify you of promotions, special offers, photography events, and studio news (you may opt out of marketing communications at any time)
Comply with legal obligations
Prevent fraud and protect the security of our business

SMS Communications

Kelly Dawn Photography may communicate with clients and prospective clients via SMS (text messaging) using 17hats and its trusted messaging service providers.

By providing your mobile phone number and opting in to receive text messages, you consent to receive SMS communications from Kelly Dawn Photography related to your photography services.

Information We Collect for SMS

When you communicate with us by text message, we may collect:

Your name
Mobile phone number
The content of text messages exchanged between you and Kelly Dawn Photography
Appointment, booking, or service-related information shared during SMS conversations
Technical information, such as device identifiers or IP addresses, when necessary for message delivery, security, or fraud prevention

How We Use SMS Information

SMS communications may be used to:

Confirm consultations and photography sessions
Send appointment reminders
Provide booking updates
Respond to customer questions
Share invoices, contracts, questionnaires, or gallery information
Notify you when products or orders are ready
Communicate important information regarding your photography services

If you have separately consented to receive marketing text messages, we may also send occasional promotional offers or announcements.

SMS Data Sharing

Your SMS information is securely processed through 17hats and its trusted texting service providers solely for the purpose of delivering text messages.

Kelly Dawn Photography does not sell, rent, trade, or otherwise share your mobile phone number or SMS consent information with third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes.

Mobile opt-in data, SMS consent, and text messaging content will never be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

We may disclose information only if required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights or the safety of others.

SMS Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect SMS communications and personal information. Access is limited to authorized personnel and trusted service providers who require access to perform services on our behalf.

SMS Opt-Out

You may opt out of receiving SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any text message.

For assistance, reply HELP or contact us directly at:

Phone: (317) 457-0820

Email: kellydawnphotography@gmail.com

Please note that opting out of SMS messages may prevent you from receiving appointment reminders and other important service-related communications.

Message Frequency

Message frequency varies depending on your interactions with Kelly Dawn Photography.

Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier's plan.

Photography Services and Client Galleries

Kelly Dawn Photography delivers online galleries through ShootProof, a secure third-party gallery provider.

Client galleries may be password protected when appropriate. Clients are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of gallery links and passwords. Kelly Dawn Photography is not responsible for unauthorized access resulting from gallery links or passwords shared by clients.

Purchased digital images should be downloaded and backed up promptly after delivery. While Kelly Dawn Photography may archive client images for a period of time, permanent storage of photographs cannot be guaranteed.

Third-Party Service Providers

To operate our business and provide photography services, Kelly Dawn Photography uses trusted third-party service providers. These providers may process certain personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

These providers include, but are not limited to:

17hats – Client relationship management (CRM), contracts, questionnaires, scheduling, invoicing, email communications, and SMS messaging.
ShootProof – Secure online galleries, image delivery, print ordering, and digital downloads.
Stripe – Secure online payment processing.
Square – Secure payment processing for in-person and online transactions.

We may also use reputable providers for website hosting, printing laboratories, shipping services, website analytics, email marketing, and other business operations as needed.

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to safeguard your information in accordance with their own privacy and security practices.

Website Analytics

We may use services such as Google Analytics or similar analytics providers to better understand how visitors use our website. These services may collect information such as pages viewed, time spent on the website, browser type, device type, general geographic location, and referral source.

This information is aggregated and used to improve our website and services.

Advertising Technologies

We may use advertising technologies, including the Meta Pixel or similar tools, to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns, better understand website visitors, and provide advertisements that may be more relevant to your interests.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, inquire about our services, or become a client, we may occasionally send promotional emails regarding photography services, seasonal promotions, studio announcements, and business updates.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Transactional communications regarding booked sessions, invoices, contracts, galleries, customer support, or orders will continue as necessary to provide our services.

Sharing Your Information

Kelly Dawn Photography does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

We may disclose information only when required by law, necessary to protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, protect client safety, or provide services through trusted third-party providers described in this Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmitting information electronically or storing data can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services, fulfill contractual obligations, comply with legal requirements, resolve disputes, and maintain business records.

Client photographs may be archived after delivery; however, permanent storage is not guaranteed. Clients are responsible for downloading and backing up their purchased digital images.

Your Privacy Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable law and legitimate business requirements.

To make a request, please contact us using the information below.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without parental consent.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Kelly Dawn Photography is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us

Kelly Dawn Photography

7198 Golden Oak Blvd.

Brownsburg, IN 46112