Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 25, 2026
Emma Buttram Photography LLC ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect through emmabuttram.com, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
- Contact information you provide through inquiry forms, emails, or phone calls, such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Booking and contract details, including event dates, locations, and payment information. Payments are processed securely through our payment processor; we do not store your full card details.
- Photographs taken during sessions, including images of you and any guests, family members, or wedding party members present.
- Website usage data collected automatically, such as pages visited and general location, through analytics tools (see Cookies & Analytics below).
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Communicate with you about bookings, contracts, and session details
- Deliver your photo galleries through Pixieset, our gallery hosting platform
- Process payments for our services
- Share select images for marketing purposes, including our website, portfolio, and social media, consistent with the model release terms in your signed contract
- Improve our website and services
Cookies & Analytics
Our website may use cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. These tools collect general, non-identifying information like browser type and pages viewed. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Third-Party Services
We work with a small number of trusted third parties to run our business:
- Pixieset — for gallery hosting and delivery
- Payment processor — for handling session payments securely
- Other limited tools (such as email or scheduling platforms), only as needed to provide our services
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Image & Portrait Rights
Photos taken during your session may be used for marketing purposes, including our portfolio, website, and social media, unless your contract specifies otherwise.
Data Retention
- Contracts and payment records are kept as long as needed for legal and tax purposes.
- Contact information from inquiries that don't result in a booking may be retained for follow-up unless you ask us to delete it.
Your Rights
You may contact us at any time to:
- Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal or contractual retention requirements
To make a request, email us at emmabuttramphoto@gmail.com.
Children's Privacy
Our services include weddings, family, and senior sessions, which may involve minors. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without the consent of a parent or guardian, who manages all booking and contract details.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, but no method of online transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data is stored on password protected systems, but in the event of a data breach involving your personal information, we will notify affected individuals as required under Minnesota law (Minn. Stat. § 325E.61).
Governing Law
This policy is governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota.
Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved in the state or federal courts located in Minnesota.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your information is handled, contact:
Emma Buttram Photography LLC
Emmabuttramphoto@gmail.com
emmabuttram.com