Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Overview

The Golden Hour ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

Information We Collect

Information you provide

When you fill out our contact form, book a session, or communicate with us, we may collect:

• Your name and email address
• Phone number (if provided)
• Event details (date, location, type of session)
• Any additional information you include in your message

Information collected automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website
• Device type and screen size
• IP address (anonymized)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and booking requests
• Provide photography services you've contracted
• Send session-related communications (confirmations, delivery updates)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

• Netlify — Website hosting and form processing. Netlify processes contact form submissions on our behalf. Netlify Privacy Policy
• Google Fonts — Typography delivery. Google may collect anonymized usage data. Google Privacy Policy
• Google Sheets — Content management for updateable site content. No personal visitor data is sent to Google Sheets.

Cookies

Our website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality. We do not use advertising cookies, tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your personal information
• Withdraw consent for any processing based on consent
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for up to 24 months to manage bookings and follow-ups. Client photography files are retained according to the terms of your photography contract. You may request deletion at any time.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal information, please contact us at [email protected].