Privacy Policy
Life is a Darkroom Photography
Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 2026
What We Collect
When you book a session with us, we collect:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address (if applicable)
Session preferences and intake information (what you want from your session)
Payment information, if you pay online
We also collect metadata from your photos during the shoot (date, time, location tags if you provide them).
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Schedule and conduct your session
Send you your gallery link and updates
Follow up after your session
Process payment
Keep records of our business relationship
We don't sell or share your personal information with third parties. Ever. Your data is ours to keep private.
Who We Might Share It With
We use Pixieset to host your gallery. Pixieset has access to your name and email (they're handling the gallery delivery). We trust them with your data, but you should check their privacy policy if you have concerns.
If you pay via Stripe or PayPal, those platforms process your payment. We never store your full credit card number.
Beyond that, your information stays with us.
How Long We Keep It
We keep your contact information as long as we need it for business purposes and to comply with any legal obligations. Your original photo files may be archived after 60 days, though we don't always delete them immediately. If you want us to permanently delete your data after a session, just ask.
Security
We keep your information secure using encryption and standard security practices. Your Pixieset gallery is password-protected, and only you have access. That said, no system is 100% secure. If you ever notice something weird, tell us immediately.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Ask what data we have about you
Request corrections if something is wrong
Ask us to delete your information (subject to legal requirements)
Opt out of future marketing emails
Just reach out, and we'll handle it.
Cookies and Analytics
If you visit our website, we may use basic analytics to understand how people find us. We don't track you across the internet or use invasive advertising pixels. We keep it minimal.
Social Media
We love when clients share their photos with us on social media. If you tag us or give us permission to repost, we may share your images on our accounts to showcase our work. We always try to credit you, and we respect privacy requests.
Changes to This Policy
If we update this policy, we'll let you know.
Contact Us
If you have questions about how we handle your data, reach out. We're happy to talk about it.