Privacy Policy for KISS Photography

Last Updated: May 27, 2025

Welcome to Kiss Photography, operated by BEST (Billings Environmentally Sustainable Transportation), a Montana 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share information in connection with your use of our website at kissphotography.net and our photobooth services (collectively, the "Services").

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our Services to you. This includes:

• Information You Provide Directly:
• Contact Information: When you submit an inquiry form, request a quote, or book our services, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and event details (e.g., date, type, location).
• Payment Information: If you make a booking, payment information is collected and processed securely by our third-party payment processor (e.g., Shopify Payments, Stripe, PayPal). We do not store your full payment card details.
• Communications: Records of your correspondence with us (e.g., emails, messages).
• Information Collected Automatically (Website Usage Data):
• When you visit kissphotography.net, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and Browse activity. This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and dates/times of access. This data is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
• Photobooth Data:
• Photos & Videos: Images and videos captured at your event by our photobooth equipment.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide Services: To respond to your inquiries, process bookings, provide photobooth services at your event, and fulfill our contractual obligations.
• To Communicate: To send you booking confirmations, service updates, invoices, and respond to your questions.
• To Improve Services: To understand how our website and services are used, diagnose technical problems, and enhance user experience and service offerings.
• Marketing & Promotions: With your consent (where required), to send you promotional communications about our services or relevant updates. You can opt-out at any time.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms & Conditions, and protect our rights and the safety of our users.
• Internal Operations: For internal record-keeping, analysis, and operational efficiency.
• Nonprofit Mission: To connect our photobooth operations with our broader mission as BEST (Billings Environmentally Sustainable Transportation), including reporting and impact assessment.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party companies that perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting (Shopify), payment processing, email delivery, and analytics providers. These providers are obligated to protect your information.
• Event Organizers/Clients: Photos and videos from your event may be shared with the primary event organizer/client who booked our services, via a private online gallery.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or government regulation.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale involving Kiss Photography or BEST, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed to you at the time of collection or with your explicit consent.
• Public Display of Photos/Videos: Photos and videos captured at events may be used on our website (e.g., gallery), social media (Facebook, Instagram), and promotional materials to showcase our services. We will endeavor to obtain appropriate consent from the event organizer or directly from participants for public use of images/videos, or we will blur/obscure identifiable faces if consent is not feasible.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels) to collect information about your Browse activity. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use them for:

• Essential Functionality: To make our website work correctly.
• Performance & Analytics: To understand how you use our site and improve it.
• Advertising: To show you relevant ads (if applicable).

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Your Choices and Rights

• Access & Correction: You may request access to or correction of your personal information we hold.
• Opt-Out of Marketing: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.
• Data Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Image Use: We truly value your privacy. If you'd rather your photos or videos from an event not be used in our promotional efforts, simply let us know in writing. We're here to help!

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage method is 100% secure.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, online booking calendars). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top will indicate when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: info@kissphotography.net