Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Rose Pierce Portrait (“Rose Pierce Portrait,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is sensitive to concerns that personal information collected from its customers (“you” or “your”) be handled respectfully and appropriately. We respect your privacy and commit to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, disclosed, and safeguarded when you visit www.rosepierce.com, including any related domains or subdomains (the “Site”), inquire about our services, book a photography session, purchase products, or otherwise interact with us.

By using this Site, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy explains:

1.      What personally identifiable information Rose Pierce Portrait collects from you through the Site.
2.      How we use your information.
3.      When we may share your information.
4.      Your choices regarding your information.
5.      How we protect your information.
6.      Your privacy rights.
7.      How to contact us regarding this Privacy Policy.

What Information Is Collected?

Information You Voluntarily Provide

Rose Pierce Portrait must collect some information from you (“Identifier Information”) to allow you to use and access services, products and materials. Identifier Information is only collected by you personally providing such information to Rose Pierce Portrait via e-mail, by phone, or otherwise through the website pursuant to making a purchase or requesting service.

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Submit a contact form
Schedule a consultation or photography session
Purchase products or services
Subscribe to our newsletter
Complete questionnaires
Communicate with us by email, phone, or social media

This information may include:

Name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing or billing address
Session preferences
Brand or business information (for branding sessions)
Image selections and favorites
Communications you send to us

Payment Information

When you purchase products or services, payment information is processed through our secure third-party payment processor. Rose Pierce Portrait does not store your complete credit card information on our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

Internet Traffic Data

Internet traffic data includes but is not limited to internet service provider information, IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, time spent on pages, date and time of visits.
This information helps us improve website performance, troubleshoot technical issues, understand visitors’ behavior, and enhance your overall experience.

Cookies and Analytics

Our Site uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and analyze website traffic. A cookie is a piece of data stored on a site visitor’s hard drive to help us improve your access to our site and identify repeat visitors to our site. For instance, when we use a cookie to identify you, you do not have to log in a password more than once, thereby saving time and improving efficiency while on our site. Cookies can also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our site. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally identifiable information on our Site.

Cookies may be used to remember your preferences, improve website performance, understand how visitors use our website, measure marketing effectiveness.
You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that some website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
We may also use third-party analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors interact with our Site.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries
Schedule photography sessions
Deliver galleries and digital images
Process payments
Fulfill print and product orders
Provide customer support
Send appointment reminders
Send newsletters or promotional emails (only if you have opted in or as otherwise permitted by law)
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations

In addition to the purposes described above, we process personal information only when we have a lawful basis to do so, including:

To perform a contract with you, such as providing photography services or fulfilling your orders.
With your consent, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter or choose to receive marketing communications.
To comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations.
For our legitimate business interests, including improving our website, providing customer service, protecting our business, and communicating with clients, provided those interests do not override your privacy rights.

Client Galleries and Photographs

Client galleries may be hosted by secure third-party gallery providers. Password-protected galleries are accessible only to individuals who have been provided the gallery link or password. Photographs created during your photography session are governed by your Photography Agreement, Portrait Agreement, Model Release, and Copyright & Image Use Policy, where applicable. This Privacy Policy governs personal information and does not replace those agreements.

AI and Image Processing

As part of our professional editing and workflow process, Rose Pierce Portrait may use trusted software and technology providers, including tools that incorporate artificial intelligence ("AI"), to assist with tasks such as image organization, culling, color correction, noise reduction, retouching assistance, keywording, gallery search, accessibility features, and other editing or workflow efficiencies.

Any AI-assisted tools are used solely to support the creation, editing, delivery, and management of your photographs and are always subject to our artistic judgment and oversight. Final image selection, editing decisions, and delivered photographs remain under the control of Rose Pierce Portrait.

We do not use or allow your photographs or personal information to train publicly available artificial intelligence models without your knowledge or consent. When we use third-party software providers, we select reputable providers that maintain commercially reasonable privacy and security practices for handling client information and images.

Testimonials

The Site may display personal testimonials of yours from time to time received via email or as otherwise received from you. By accepting the Terms of Use, which incorporate this Privacy Policy that you may access here, you give Rose Pierce Portrait specific consent to use such personal testimonial. If you would like the Site to remove your testimonial or customer review at any time, please simply contact us at the information included within this Policy and we will promptly honor your request.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only when necessary to provide our services, including with trusted third-party providers such as:

Payment processors
Online gallery providers
Professional print laboratories
Website hosting providers
Scheduling software
Customer relationship management (CRM) platforms
Email marketing providers
Analytics providers

These service providers receive only the information necessary to perform their services and are expected to protect your information. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

Unless you ask us not to, we may contact you via email in the future to tell you about specials, new products or services, or changes to this privacy policy.

Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may occasionally send updates about promotions, photography sessions, special events, or new offerings. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to provide photography services, deliver purchased products, maintain business records, comply with legal and tax obligations, resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized when practical.

Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information. Sensitive information submitted through our Site is encrypted during transmission using secure technologies. Access to personal information is limited to individuals who require it to perform legitimate business functions. Although we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites or services. Please be aware that some of our business partners may use cookies or other methods of tracking and targeting use on our site (advertisers, for example). However, we have no access to or control over these cookies and this Privacy Policy does not extend to such third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

This Site is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate parental or guardian consent.

Surveys & Contests

From time-to-time our site requests information via surveys or contests. Participation in these surveys or contests is completely voluntary and you may choose whether or not to participate and therefore whether or not to disclose information sought by such surveys or contests. Information requested may include contact information (such as name and shipping address), and demographic information (such as zip code, age level). Contact information will be used to notify the winners and award prizes. Survey information will be used for purposes of monitoring or improving the use and satisfaction of this site.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state or country of residence, you may have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we maintain about you.
Request correction of inaccurate information.
Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal obligations.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications.
Request information about how your personal information is used.

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

California Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information under applicable California privacy laws. Requests to access, correct, or delete personal information may be submitted using the contact information below.

International Visitors

Rose Pierce Portrait is located in the United States. If you access our Site from outside the United States, please be aware that any information you provide may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where privacy and data protection laws may differ from those in your country of residence. By using this Site or providing your personal information, you acknowledge and, where required by applicable law, consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your information in the United States. We take commercially reasonable measures to safeguard personal information and work with trusted service providers that maintain appropriate security practices for the protection of personal data.

Visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
Request restriction of or object to certain processing of your personal information.
Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent.
Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format, where applicable.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Privacy Policy. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" ("DNT") feature that allows you to signal your preference regarding online tracking. Because there is currently no universally accepted standard for responding to DNT signals, our Site does not currently respond to or alter its practices based on such signals.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any revisions will be posted on this page along with the updated Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, please contact:
Rose Pierce Portrait | Email: info@rosepierce.com | Website: www.rosepierce.com