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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 2026

Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of this Site. By using this Site you are agreeing to comply with and be bound by this Privacy Policy with Remembering Stones Photography, LLC ("Remembering Stones Photography," "we," or "us"). If you do not agree to this Privacy Policy, you may not access or use this Site.

This online privacy policy (this "Policy") applies only to information collected through this website on which it is posted. It does not apply to information collected through other channels, such as over the phone or in person.

Some of the information we collect through this Site may be "personal information": information that identifies you personally, alone or in combination with other information available to us. Other information may be nonpersonally identifiable, such as information collected by cookies.

Your Consent

By using this Site, you are consenting to the collection, use, disclosure, and transfer of your information as described in this Policy (and any Privacy Notices that apply to you). If you do not consent to the collection, use, disclosure, and transfer of your information as described in this Policy (and any Privacy Notices that apply to you), you may not use this Site. If you have questions about this Policy, or any Privacy Notice, please contact us using the information provided below.

Our Terms of Use

This Policy is part of the Terms of Use that govern your use of this Site. A link to our Terms of Use is provided at the bottom of each page of this Site.

Your Choices

We respect your right to make choices about the ways we collect, use, and disclose your information. This Policy describes some of your choices, such as your choice to opt out of receiving "cookies." We may ask you to indicate your choices at the time and on the page where you provide your information.

You may change previously expressed preferences regarding how we use your information. If at any time you wish to be taken off our mailing lists, please contact us using the information provided below.

Personal Information

Types of Information 

  • Identifying information such as your name, address, telephone number, or email address when you fill out our contact form, book a session, or join our email list
  • Payment information in connection with a transaction. Payments are processed by third-party payment processors, such as Stripe, and we do not store your full card or bank account number.
  • Billing, delivery, and other information used to purchase artwork, albums, or other products
  • Additional information we are required or authorized by applicable law to collect and process in order to authenticate or identify you or to verify the information we have collected
  • Computer and connection information such as statistics on your page views, traffic to and from the Site, referral URL, ad data, your IP address, your browsing history, and your web log information

What Do We Use It For?

Generally, we use the information we collect through this Site:
  • to provide the information, products, and services you request;
  • to communicate with you about your inquiry, session, and order, including by phone and text message;
  • to provide you with effective customer service;
  • to provide you with a personalized experience when you use this Site;
  • to contact you with information and notices related to your use of this Site;
  • to contact you with special offers and other information we believe will be of interest to you (in accordance with any privacy preferences you have expressed to us);
  • to invite you to participate in surveys and provide feedback to us (in accordance with any privacy preferences you have expressed to us);
  • to improve the content, functionality, and usability of this Site;
  • to better understand your needs and interests;
  • to improve our products and services;
  • to improve our marketing and promotional efforts;
  • for security, credit, or fraud prevention purposes;
  • for any other purpose identified in an applicable Privacy Notice, click-through agreement, or other agreement between you and us; and
  • for good faith compliance with the law, a court order, or a subpoena.

How Long Is Information Retained?

We generally retain your information only as long as reasonably necessary to provide you the Services or to comply with applicable law.

How Is Information Collected?

Information You Manually Provide. The Site collects the information you manually provide (using your keyboard, mouse, or touchpad) when you use this Site. For example, we collect the information you provide when you fill out our contact form, send us questions, join our email list, or otherwise interact with this Site. Some of the information you manually provide may be personal information, such as your name and contact information.

Information from Your Browser or Device. The Site collects information that is sent to us automatically by your web browser or mobile device. This information typically includes your IP address, the name of your operating system, the name and version of your browser, the date and time of your visit, and the pages you visit. The information we receive may depend on your browser or device settings. The information we receive from your web browser and device typically is not, in and of itself, personally identifiable. However, we may combine it with other information in an attempt to identify you, or we may combine it with information that does identify you.

Information Collected by Cookies and Other Technologies. We use "cookies" and other technologies to collect information and support certain features of this Site.

  • Cookies may (a) collect data about the way you interact with our Site (for example, when you use certain features), (b) collect data to assess and improve our advertising campaigns, (c) allow our business partners (including third parties) to use these tracking technologies to track your behavior on our behalf on our Site (including when you use multiple devices) and on partner websites, (d) enable third parties to collect data about the way you interact across sites outside of our Site, and (e) collect anonymous statistical information about how you use the Services (including the length of your web session) and the location from which you access the Services, so that we can improve the Services and learn which elements and functions of the Services are most popular with our users. You can manage your cookie data through your web browser's settings.
  • Web beacons or pixels are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that are used to understand browsing activity. In contrast to cookies, these are rendered invisibly on web pages when you open a page.
  • UTM source codes are strings that can appear in a URL (the "Uniform Resource Locator," which is typically the http or https address entered to go to a web page) when a user moves from one web page or website to another, where the string can represent information about browsing, such as which advertisement, page, or publisher sent the user to the receiving website.

Keep in mind, we do not sell, license, or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes without your consent.

The Site must collect some information from you ("Identifier Information") to allow you to use and access services, products, and materials. Identifier Information is information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. An identifiable natural person is one who can be identified, directly or indirectly, by reference to an identifier such as a name, an identification number, location data, or an online identifier.

Your Rights

We respect your right to access, correct, or request restriction or deletion of our usage of your personal information and data collected, as required by applicable law. We also take steps to ensure that the personal information we collect is accurate, up to date, and in accordance with our Data Protection Plan below. After verification of identity, you have the right to:

  • know what personal information and data we maintain about you
  • request a copy of your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format
  • request an update to your personal information if it is incorrect or incomplete
  • request that we cease our processing of your personal information and data
  • request that we delete or restrict how we use your personal information, but this right is determined by applicable law and may impact your access to some of our Services

To exercise any of these rights within this Policy, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this Policy.

California Users

California law requires us to let you know how we respond to web browser Do Not Track (DNT) signals. At this time, this Site does not respond to DNT signals. Until further privacy regulations and guidelines are published, we will adhere to this policy.

Opting Out of Communications

If you do not wish to receive marketing communications from us, you can unsubscribe via the link in any email you have received, or contact us using the information provided below.

Phone Calls and Text Messages

When you provide your phone number, you agree that we may call or text you about your inquiry, session, and order. We will only contact you about our photography services, and we do not share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP or by contacting us.

Protecting Your Information

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies we deliver to your computer or mobile device through this Site, certain third parties may deliver cookies to you for a variety of reasons. For example, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics tool that helps us understand how visitors engage with our Site. You can learn how Google uses this information, or opt out with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Other third parties may deliver cookies to your computer or mobile device for the purpose of tracking your online behaviors over time and across non-affiliated websites and/or delivering targeted advertisements either on this Site or on other websites.

Data Protection Plan

We take a number of steps to protect your data, but no security is guaranteed.

We take precautions to protect your information. This Site uses a secure (HTTPS) connection, shown by the closed lock icon in your web browser. Payments are processed through secure, encrypted third-party payment processors. Only the people who help us serve you, such as an assistant, second photographer, or album designer, are given access to personally identifiable information, and only to what they need to do their part. We store personally identifiable information in password-protected accounts and devices.

Children's Privacy

You must be at least 13 years old to have our permission to use this Site. We do not knowingly collect, use, or disclose personal information about visitors under 13 years of age. If you are under the age of 13, please do not use this Site.

Phone Calls and Text Messages

When you provide your phone number, you agree that we may call or text you about your inquiry, session, and order. We will only contact you about our photography services, and we do not share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP or by contacting us.

Photographs, Reviews, and Contests

Photographs on This Site

The photographs displayed on this Site are shared with the permission of the families pictured, and we take special care with images of children. If you appear in a photograph on this Site and would like it removed, please contact us using the information included within this Policy, and we will promptly do so.

Testimonials

The Site may display personal testimonials of yours from time to time, received via email or as otherwise received from you by the Site. If you would like the Site to remove your testimonial or customer review at any time, please simply contact us using the information included within this Policy, and we will promptly do so.

Surveys and Contests

From time to time, our Site may request 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 or 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.

Phone Calls and Text Messages

When you provide your phone number, you agree that we may call or text you about your inquiry, session, and order. We will only contact you about our photography services, and we do not share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP or by contacting us.

Policy Details

Updates and Changes to Privacy Policy

We reserve the right, at any time and without notice, to add to, change, update, or modify this Privacy Policy by posting such change, update, or modification on the Site and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Any such change, update, or modification will be effective immediately upon posting.

Governing Law

This Policy shall be governed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States of America, without regard to its conflicts of law provisions.

Data Protection Inquiries

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Policy, or if you believe this Policy or applicable laws relating to the protection of your personal information have not been respected, you can contact us using the information below, and we will respond to let you know how your matter will be handled and when you can expect a further response. We may request additional details from you regarding your concerns and may need to engage or consult with other parties in order to investigate and address your issue(s). Records will be kept of any requests.

Phone Calls and Text Messages

When you provide your phone number, you agree that we may call or text you about your inquiry, session, and order. We will only contact you about our photography services, and we do not share your phone number with third parties for their marketing purposes. Message and data rates may apply. You may opt out of text messages at any time by replying STOP or by contacting us.

Contact Us

Please contact us with any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy.

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