Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 9, 2026

At Chance Varner Photography ("we," "our," or "us"), your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information when you visit our website or work with us.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us, book a session, join our email list, or submit an inquiry, you may provide information including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address (if applicable)
Information about your photography session or project
Any other information you choose to provide

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Time spent on our website
Referral websites
General location information

This information helps us improve our website and better understand how visitors use it.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Respond to inquiries
Schedule and manage photography sessions
Deliver galleries and digital products
Process payments
Communicate regarding appointments and orders
Improve our website and customer experience
Send occasional marketing emails if you have opted in

We do not sell your personal information.

Photography and Image Use

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, photographs created by Chance Varner Photography may be used for portfolio purposes, website galleries, social media, advertising, competitions, educational presentations, or other promotional materials.

If your session includes a separate model release or usage agreement, those terms will govern image usage.

If you have concerns about the public use of your photographs, please discuss them with us before your session.

Online Galleries

Client galleries may be hosted through trusted third-party gallery providers. These services may collect limited technical information necessary to operate their platforms.

You are responsible for sharing gallery links and passwords only with individuals you wish to have access.

Payments

Payments may be processed through secure third-party payment providers. We do not store your full credit card information on our servers.

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences
Improve website performance
Analyze visitor traffic
Measure marketing effectiveness

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, although some portions of the website may not function as intended.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to operate our business, including services for:

Website hosting
Online galleries
Booking and scheduling
Payment processing
Email marketing
Analytics
Social media integration

These providers maintain their own privacy policies governing how they handle your information.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails, you may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your personal information. While no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, we strive to safeguard your information using industry-standard practices.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental involvement.

Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of your information where legally permitted
Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Chance Varner Photography

Email: chance@chancevarnerphotography.com

Website: www.chancevarnerphotography.com