Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 2026

Information We Collect

When you contact us through our website contact form, we collect the following information:

• Name: To address you personally in communications
• Email address: To respond to your inquiry and send session details
• Phone number: To contact you about your photography session
• Package interest: To understand what services you're looking for
• Message content: To understand your photography needs and vision

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information solely for the following purposes:

• Responding to your photography inquiries
• Scheduling and coordinating photography sessions
• Delivering your final edited photos
• Processing payments for services
• Sending session reminders and follow-up communications

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

Form Processing

Our contact form submissions are processed securely and stored in our customer relationship management system. Your information is used solely to respond to your inquiry and provide our photography services.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous usage data, including:

• Pages visited on our website
• Time spent on pages
• Browser type and device information
• Approximate geographic location (city/region level)

Google Analytics uses cookies to track this information. This data helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve your experience. The data collected is anonymous and cannot be used to personally identify you.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors interact with our site (via Google Analytics)
• Functional cookies: To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

Photography and Image Rights

Photos by B4 / Betsy Belote retains copyright of all photographs taken during your session. As a client, you receive a license to use your photos for personal, non-commercial purposes.

We may use photos from your session in our portfolio, website, social media, and marketing materials unless you opt out in writing. If you prefer your photos not be used for promotional purposes, please let us know at the time of booking.

Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your contact information and session details as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. If you would like us to delete your information, please contact us at betsybelote4@gmail.com.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we have about you
• Correction: Request corrections to any inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information
• Opt-out: Request that your photos not be used for marketing purposes

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at betsybelote4@gmail.com.

Children's Privacy

We photograph minors only with explicit parental or guardian consent. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age through our website. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party sites, including:

• Instagram (@photosby_b_4)
• Facebook (Photos by B4)
• TikTok (@photosby_b_4)

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: betsybelote4@gmail.com
• Phone: (616) 337-4647
• Business: Photos by B4 — Betsy Belote
• Location: Delaware, Ohio