Last updated: 5.21.26
Adams & Story respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information when you visit our website, contact us, book a service, or interact with us online.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information you choose to provide, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Event date
Event location or venue
Session type
Message details
Booking information
Payment-related information
Communication preferences
We may also collect limited technical information when you use our website, including:
IP address
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Referral source
General location information
Cookies and similar tracking data
The FTC recommends businesses understand what personal information they collect, where it is stored, who has access to it, and how it moves through the business.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Respond to inquiries
Send pricing and availability information
Schedule calls or sessions
Create proposals, contracts, and invoices
Deliver photography and film services
Provide galleries, downloads, and client communication
Improve our website and client experience
Send updates or marketing emails, if you choose to receive them
Protect our business, website, and clients
Contact Forms
When you submit a contact form, we use the information you provide to respond to your inquiry and discuss possible services. Submitting a form does not create a booking or client relationship.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies, analytics tools, pixels, or similar technologies to understand website traffic, improve user experience, and measure marketing performance.
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some website features may not work correctly without cookies.
Email and Marketing
If you join our email list or agree to receive updates, we may send occasional emails about services, availability, offers, or helpful resources.
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us directly.
Payments and Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services for contracts, invoices, payments, galleries, scheduling, forms, email marketing, analytics, and website hosting.
These third parties may collect and process your information according to their own privacy policies. We do not control their privacy practices.
Examples may include:
Website hosting provider
Contact form provider
Gallery delivery platform
Payment processor
CRM or booking platform
Email marketing platform
Analytics tools
How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share information when needed to:
Provide services you requested
Process payments
Send contracts, invoices, or galleries
Operate our website
Work with trusted vendors or service providers
Comply with legal obligations
Protect our rights, safety, or business
Photo and Film Usage
Photos and films created by Adams & Story may be used for portfolio, website, social media, advertising, printed materials, vendor galleries, sample albums, and other promotional purposes, unless your signed client agreement says otherwise.
If you have privacy concerns, please contact us before booking so we can discuss options.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.
No website, email system, or online service is fully secure. The FTC notes that businesses should assess what information they collect, who has access to it, and how it is protected.
Data Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed for business, legal, tax, accounting, and service-related purposes.
Client communication, contracts, invoices, galleries, and project records may be retained for future reference, legal compliance, and business records.
Your Privacy Choices
You may contact us to:
Request access to personal information we have about you
Ask us to correct inaccurate information
Ask us to delete certain information
Opt out of marketing emails
Ask questions about how your information is used
Some information may need to be retained for legal, tax, accounting, contract, or legitimate business purposes.
Indiana’s Consumer Data Protection Act took effect January 1, 2026, and applies to certain businesses that meet data-processing thresholds. Businesses subject to the law must provide an easy-to-access privacy notice.
Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parent or guardian consent.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, galleries, payment pages, or vendor websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.
Contact Us
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to:
Adams & Story
Email: Autumn@AdamsAndStory.co
Website: adamsandstory.co