Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Meaningful Thoughts Photography & Videography (“we,” “our,” “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you interact with us through our website, social media, email communications, and photography or videography services.

By using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only as necessary to provide our services, including but not limited to:

• Contact Information: such as your name, phone number, email address, and mailing address.
   
• Booking & Event Details: including event dates, locations, and preferences for photography/videography services.
   
• Payment Information: billing details necessary to process deposits or payments (processed securely through third-party payment systems).
   
• Communications: information you provide when you contact us by email or through our website or social media.
   
• Media Content: photos, videos, or recordings captured during contracted sessions or events.
• Marketing Insight: How you heard about our business (e.g., social media, word of mouth, venue, or vendor).
   

We do not sell, trade, or rent users’ personal identification information to others.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Schedule and manage bookings or consultations.
   
• Deliver photography and videography services.
   
• Communicate with you about projects, billing, or updates.
   
• Improve our services and customer experience.
   
• Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations.

4. Photo Usage and Sharing

We may use client photos for marketing and promotional purposes. However, if you prefer that your images are not shared, you may request that we refrain from doing so, and we will honor your request.
 

5. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

While we take these precautions, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. 

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share information only with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our business—such as payment processors, printing partners, or web hosting companies—under strict confidentiality agreements.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and property.

7. Use of Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies or analytics tools to enhance the user experience and gather non-personal information (e.g., browser type, pages visited). You may choose to disable cookies in your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13.
If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

Our services are intended for adults and clients over the age of 13.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights to:

• Access or request a copy of your personal information.
   
• Request correction or deletion of your data.
   
• Withdraw consent for certain uses of your information.

10. Changes to This Policy 

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If significant changes are made, we will notify all clients on our mailing list via email, explaining the updates.
 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at meaningfulthoughtz@gmail.com