Privacy Policy & Website Disclaimer
At Kristin Palkoner Photography (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), your privacy matters to us. We are committed to handling the personal information you share with care and respect. This page explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you visit and interact with kristinpalkonerphotography.com (the “Website”), as well as the general terms and limitations that apply to your use of this Website. By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined below. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
Information We Collect
When you visit the Website, we may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other details you choose to share through contact forms, questionnaires, newsletter signups, booking inquiries, or email communications. If you reach out about or book a session, we may also collect information related to your photography needs, including family details, scheduling preferences, location details, and any additional information you provide so we can better serve you.
In addition, we may automatically collect certain technical and usage information when you browse the Website, including your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, dates and times of access, and general traffic patterns. This information may be collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to respond to your inquiries, communicate with you about photography services, provide requested information, deliver resources, process purchases or payments through third-party providers, send newsletters or marketing communications when permitted, improve our Website and services, maintain business records, and help protect the security and integrity of our business.
If you subscribe to our email list, you may receive updates, promotions, or other marketing emails from us from time to time. You may unsubscribe at any point by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly. We aim to comply with applicable email marketing laws, including the CAN-SPAM Act.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Like many websites, our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, remember user preferences, measure site traffic, and help us understand the effectiveness of our content and marketing. If we use third-party tools such as website analytics or advertising platforms, those providers may also collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, although doing so may affect certain features of the Website.
Children’s Privacy
Because Kristin Palkoner Photography provides family and children’s photography services, parents or legal guardians may choose to submit information relating to a child as part of an inquiry or booking. However, this Website is intended for adults, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13 without parental involvement. If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Website directly, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps to remove it. By submitting information relating to a minor, you represent that you are the child’s parent, legal guardian, or otherwise authorized to provide that information.
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only as reasonably necessary to operate our business and provide our services, including with trusted third-party providers such as website hosts, email marketing services, CRM systems, gallery delivery platforms, payment processors, scheduling tools, and cloud storage providers. We may also disclose information if required by law, to respond to legal process, to protect our rights or safety, to enforce our agreements, or in connection with a business transfer, merger, or restructuring if that were ever to occur.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. While we do our best to use commercially reasonable safeguards, no method of transmitting data over the Internet or storing data electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure. For that reason, we cannot promise absolute security, and we encourage you to avoid sending highly sensitive personal information by email unless you understand and accept the risks involved.
North Carolina Privacy Notice
Because Kristin Palkoner Photography is based in North Carolina, we aim to handle personal information in a manner consistent with applicable North Carolina law, including maintaining reasonable safeguards for personal information and providing legally required notice in the event of certain security breaches affecting protected personal information.
Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services, including social media, galleries, booking platforms, or payment processors. These are provided for your convenience, but we are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of any third-party websites or services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing your information with them.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to provide services, maintain business and client records, comply with legal, tax, accounting, or contractual obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete it, anonymize it, or securely retain it in accordance with our business practices and legal responsibilities.
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding the personal information we hold about you, including the right to request access to your information, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of certain information, or opt out of marketing communications. If you would like to make such a request, please contact us using the information below. Please note that we may need to retain certain information where required by law or for legitimate business purposes.
General Website Use
The information provided on this Website is intended for general informational, educational, and marketing purposes only. We share content in good faith to help you learn more about Kristin Palkoner Photography, our services, and the client experience. Nothing on this Website should be understood as legal, financial, tax, medical, mental health, or other professional advice. Any decisions you make based on information found on this Website are made at your own discretion and risk.
No Guarantee of Results
We do our best to ensure that the information on this Website is accurate, current, and helpful, but we make no guarantees regarding the completeness, reliability, or accuracy of any content. We also cannot guarantee specific results from using our Website or booking our services. Photography outcomes may vary based on many factors, including timing, weather, lighting, location conditions, cooperation of children or family members, technology, and other circumstances outside of our control.
Service and Booking Information
Any information shared on this Website regarding services, pricing, packages, availability, turnaround times, locations, or deliverables is subject to change at any time without notice. Submitting an inquiry form, sending an email, or viewing information on this Website does not create a client relationship and does not guarantee a booking. A date or session is not officially reserved until any required agreement has been signed and any required retainer, session fee, or deposit has been received.
Testimonials and Featured Work
From time to time, this Website may share testimonials, reviews, sample galleries, featured sessions, or examples of past work. These are shared to give you a sense of the experience and style of Kristin Palkoner Photography, but they do not guarantee that every client’s experience or final images will be exactly the same. Each session is unique, and results will naturally vary.
Copyright and Intellectual Property
All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, branding, logos, photographs, graphics, design elements, and other materials, is the property of Kristin Palkoner Photography unless otherwise stated. This content is protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute, modify, republish, display, or use any content from this Website without prior written permission. Any use of client images is also subject to the terms outlined in the applicable client agreement, print release, or licensing terms.
Limitation of Liability
By using this Website, you agree that Kristin Palkoner Photography is not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or other damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Website or your reliance on any information provided here. This includes, without limitation, damages related to errors, omissions, interruptions, delays, viruses, technical issues, or third-party services linked through the Website. Your use of this Website is entirely at your own risk.
Do Not Track
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. At this time, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals, and this Website may not respond to them.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy and Website Disclaimer from time to time to reflect changes in our business, services, website content, or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. By continuing to use the Website after updates are posted, you agree to the revised terms.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy and Website Disclaimer, or if you would like to make a privacy-related request, please contact:
Kristin Palkoner Photography
Owner: Kristin Palkoner
Website: kristinpalkonerphotography.com
Email: kristinpalkonerphotography@gmail.com
Last Updated: March 3, 2026