PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: September 9, 2026
At Life with a View Studio (“Life with a View,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you provide to us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, when it may be shared, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website, contact us, book a photography session, make a purchase, or otherwise interact with our services.
Our website is located at www.lifewithaviewphoto.com and may include related pages, forms, booking systems, client galleries, and other online services.
By using our website or services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Contact us through our website
Submit an inquiry or contact form
Request information about our photography services
Schedule or book a session
Provide information during a consultation
Purchase photography services, products, or artwork
Subscribe to email or text/SMS communications
Participate in promotions, giveaways, contests, or special offers
Communicate with us by phone, email, text message, or social media
Complete a questionnaire, contract, invoice, or other client document
Depending on how you interact with us, information we may collect includes:
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Mobile phone number
Information about the photography services you are interested in
Appointment and session information
Billing and payment-related information
Communications you send to us
Information you voluntarily provide through forms or questionnaires
Marketing and communication preferences
SMS/text messaging consent and opt-in records
We do not intentionally collect information that is unnecessary for providing our services or communicating with you.
Photography Information
When you book a photography session with us, we may collect information necessary to plan and provide your session. This may include session preferences, wardrobe or styling preferences, names and ages of family members or participants, and other information you voluntarily provide to help us provide your photography experience.
Photographs created during your session are handled according to the terms of your photography contract and applicable model release or image-use agreement.
2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including to:
Respond to inquiries and requests
Schedule and manage photography sessions
Provide photography services
Communicate with clients before, during, and after their sessions
Process payments and orders
Deliver purchased products and artwork
Send appointment reminders
Provide customer support
Send information you have requested
Send marketing and promotional communications when you have provided appropriate consent
Send SMS/text messages when you have specifically opted in to receive them
Administer promotions, giveaways, or special offers
Improve our website, services, and customer experience
Analyze website traffic and usage
Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
Maintain business and financial records
Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations
We may use your information based on your consent, the performance of a contract with you, our legitimate business interests, or our legal obligations.
3. SMS/TEXT MESSAGING INFORMATION
If you provide your mobile phone number and specifically opt in to receive text messages from Life with a View Studio, we may use your mobile number to send messages related to our services.
These messages may include:
Appointment reminders
Scheduling information
Session-related communications
Client service messages
Important updates regarding your booking
Special offers and promotions
Other photography-related communications you have agreed to receive
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.
Your consent to receive SMS messages is not a condition of purchasing any goods or services from Life with a View Studio.
SMS Privacy
We will not sell, rent, or share your mobile phone number, SMS opt-in information, or text messaging consent with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
We may share information with service providers that help us operate our business or provide SMS messaging services on our behalf. These providers may only use the information as necessary to perform services for us and are not authorized to use your SMS opt-in information for their own marketing purposes.
Your SMS consent is specific to Life with a View Studio and does not constitute consent to receive marketing messages from unrelated third parties.
You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to a message from us. You may reply HELP for assistance.
For complete information about our SMS messaging program, please see our SMS Terms & Conditions.
4. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION
We may share personal information when reasonably necessary to operate our business, provide services to you, process transactions, or comply with legal obligations.
This may include sharing information with trusted service providers such as:
Payment processors
Booking and scheduling platforms
Client management systems
Email and SMS communication providers
Website hosting providers
Gallery and photography platforms
Accounting or bookkeeping providers
Customer service providers
Marketing and advertising service providers
Other vendors who perform services on our behalf
These providers receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform their services.
SMS Opt-In Information
We do not sell, rent, or share SMS opt-in data, mobile phone numbers, or SMS consent information with third parties or affiliates for their own marketing or promotional purposes.
This restriction specifically applies to text messaging originator opt-in data and consent.
We may disclose information when required to:
Comply with applicable laws
Respond to lawful requests from governmental authorities
Respond to subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes
Protect our rights, property, or safety
Investigate fraud or suspected illegal activity
Enforce our agreements or policies
We may also transfer information as part of a business sale, merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, or similar business transaction.
5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
Our website may use cookies, pixels, tags, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality and understand how visitors use our website.
These technologies may help us:
Remember preferences
Understand website traffic
Measure advertising effectiveness
Analyze how visitors interact with our website
Improve website performance
Provide more relevant advertising
Third-party services we use may also place cookies or similar technologies on your device.
You can generally control or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain website functionality.
6. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, payment providers, booking services, or other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party website or service before providing personal information.
7. HOW WE PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing electronic information is completely secure. While we make reasonable efforts to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Provide our services
Maintain business and transaction records
Fulfill contractual obligations
Comply with legal, tax, or accounting requirements
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements
When personal information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or securely retain it in accordance with applicable legal or business requirements.
9. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS AND CHOICES
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of certain information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Opt out of marketing emails
Opt out of SMS/text messages
Update your contact information or communication preferences
Email Communications
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in the email or by contacting us directly.
SMS Communications
You may stop receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP to any SMS message from us.
You may reply HELP for assistance.
Please note that opting out of marketing communications does not necessarily prevent us from sending important transactional or service-related communications when necessary to provide services you have requested.
10. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our website and services are not directed toward children under 18 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children for marketing or SMS subscription purposes.
Because we provide family, newborn, and children's photography services, we may receive information about minors from their parent or legal guardian when necessary to provide photography services.
SMS subscriptions are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child in a manner that is not appropriate, please contact us so that we can take reasonable steps to address the situation.
11. CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS
California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws.
Depending on the circumstances, these rights may include the ability to request information about the categories of personal information collected, request access to or deletion of personal information, and exercise certain rights regarding the use or disclosure of personal information.
We do not sell SMS opt-in information or mobile phone numbers for marketing purposes.
California residents who have questions about their privacy rights may contact us using the information below.
12. DO-NOT-TRACK SIGNALS
Some web browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to Do Not Track signals, our website may not respond to such signals.
You can manage cookies and certain tracking technologies through your browser settings.
13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business, services, technology, or applicable laws.
When we update this policy, we will change the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to remain informed about how we collect and use personal information.
14. CONTACT US
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal information, or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Life with a View Studio
1401 Chestnut Street, Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 37402
United States
Email: brittany@lifewithaviewstudio.com
Phone: 423-413-6559