Effective Date: 8/22/2025
Who we are. Christa Rene Photography LLC (the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides coaching and consulting services to photographers to help them attract better clients, book more work, and increase their rates. Our contact information is listed at the end of this policy.
Scope. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information from visitors and customers who interact with our services, email communications, SMS/MMS (“mobile messaging”), social media, and any other online or offline touchpoints where this Policy is posted or referenced.
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1) Information We Collect
* Identifiers & contact info: name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and social media handles.
* Business & professional info: business name, role, niche, portfolio links, and related preferences you share during consults or forms.
* Payment details: billing address and transaction information processed through our third‑party payment processor(s). We do not store full credit card numbers.
* Communications & content: survey responses, support requests, call or meeting notes, testimonials, and messages sent to us (including SMS/MMS if you opt in).
* Website usage data: via cookies or analytics tools
Sensitive data. We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (e.g., health, precise geolocation) unless you voluntarily provide it for a clear purpose.
Children. Our services are not intended for children under 13. If we learn we collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it.
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2) Sources of Information
* Directly from you via forms, calls, email, SMS, or events.
* Automatically through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies.
* From third parties you authorize or that make info public (e.g., social media, analytics).
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3) How We Use Information
* Provide, personalize, and improve our coaching and programs.
* Communicate with you, including by email and, if you opt in, SMS/MMS.
* Process payments and deliver digital products or event access.
* Send marketing, promotions, and educational content (you can opt out any time).
* Analyze Site performance and user engagement; maintain security; prevent fraud.
* Comply with law, enforce our Terms, and protect our rights and users.
Legal bases for EEA/UK users (if applicable). Where GDPR applies, we rely on consent, contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., improving services, security), and compliance with legal obligations.
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4) Mobile Messaging (SMS/MMS)
Program description. With your express consent, we may send SMS/MMS related to coaching updates, appointment reminders, promotions, tips, and other marketing or transactional messages. Message frequency: Message frequency varies but remains within reasonable industry standards. Message & data rates may apply.
Opt‑in. You must opt in through our online form to receive SMS messages. Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier. Consent is not a condition of purchase.
Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP. We will confirm your opt-out automatically and you will no longer receive SMS from us.
Support. For assistance with our SMS program, email [email protected] or call (864) 477‑9137.
Delivery & carrier disclaimer. Delivery is subject to your carrier’s network. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.
Change of number. If you change or deactivate your mobile number, please notify us to prevent messages from being sent to the wrong person.
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5) Cookies & Analytics
We and our service providers use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to operate our site, remember preferences, measure performance, and deliver relevant content. You can control cookies via your browser settings. We may use third‑party analytics and advertising platforms e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, that process data on our behalf.
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6) How We Share Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties.
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7) Data Retention
We retain personal data as long as necessary to provide our services or comply with legal obligations.
If you'd like to request that your personal data be deleted, please contact us at [email protected]
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8) Your Privacy Choices & Rights
* Email marketing: Use the unsubscribe link in our emails.
* SMS/MMS: Text STOP to opt out.
* Cookies: Adjust browser settings to limit or delete cookies.
* State/Regional rights (e.g., CA/VA/CO/CT/UT; EEA/UK): Where applicable, you may request access, correction, deletion, portability, or to limit processing. Submit requests at [email protected]. We will verify and respond as required by law. You may have the right to appeal a denial and/or complain to a regulator.
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9) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
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10) International Transfers
If you are outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other countries with different data‑protection laws. We implement appropriate safeguards where required.
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11) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” above shows when it was last revised. Material changes will be posted and, where required, we will notify you.
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12) Contact Us
Christa Rene Photography LLC
2 Forest Valley Way, Greer, SC 29651
Phone: (864) 477‑9137
Email: [email protected]
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