PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: February 24, 2026

Start With You, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates the website startwithyou.ventures and provides professional photography services including, but not limited to: headshot photography, portrait sessions, pet photography, food photography, wedding photography, group sessions, and mini-sessions. This Privacy Policy describes what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and how we protect it — as required by our payment processor, Stripe, and applicable privacy laws.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

When you book a session, make a purchase, create an account, or contact us, we may collect:

Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
Payment information: credit/debit card numbers, billing address, and related payment details (processed securely via Stripe)
Booking details: session type, date, time, location preferences, and special requests
Photographs and images: images captured during your photography session, including images of you, your family, pets, or other subjects
Communications: messages, feedback, or other correspondence you send to us via email (contact@startwithyou.ventures) or through our website

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

Device and browser information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and click behavior
Cookies and tracking technologies: we use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

Stripe: transaction data, fraud prevention signals, and payment confirmation details when you make a payment
Booking platforms: scheduling and session information from our booking system at bookings.startwithyou.ventures

How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

Providing services: processing bookings, delivering photography sessions, editing and delivering photographs, and managing your account
Processing payments: completing transactions securely through Stripe and sending invoices or receipts
Communication: responding to inquiries, sending booking confirmations, session reminders, and delivering final images
Marketing: with your consent, sending promotional emails about upcoming sessions, events, or special offers (you may opt out at any time)
Website improvement: analyzing usage patterns to improve our website, services, and user experience
Legal compliance: fulfilling legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing our agreements
Fraud prevention: detecting and preventing fraudulent activity in connection with payments and account access

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

Stripe (payment processor): to process payments securely. Stripe's use of your data is governed by the Stripe Privacy Policy (https://stripe.com/privacy)[9]
Service providers: third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, email delivery, scheduling software, cloud storage, and image delivery — all bound by confidentiality obligations
Legal authorities: when required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Start With You, our clients, or others
With your consent: we may share portfolio images featuring you on our website, social media, or marketing materials only with your express permission

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

Remember your preferences and session information
Analyze website traffic and performance
Provide a personalized browsing experience

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including:

Client records and booking data: retained for a minimum of 3 years after your last session for business and tax purposes
Photographs: retained indefinitely unless you request deletion, as part of our professional portfolio archives
Payment records: retained as required by applicable financial and tax regulations
Website analytics data: retained in aggregated, anonymized form

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including:

Secure payment processing through Stripe's PCI-DSS compliant systems
Encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS) on our website
Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
Secure cloud storage for photographs and client files

No method of transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Correction: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Deletion: request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements
Opt-out: unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any email or contacting us directly
Data portability: request your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format
Restrict processing: request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@startwithyou.ventures.

California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. Start With You does not sell personal information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If a photography session involves minors, a parent or legal guardian must provide consent and be present during the session.

International Visitors (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, the legal basis for processing your personal data includes: performance of a contract (providing photography services), legitimate interests (improving our services and preventing fraud), and consent (for marketing communications). You may contact us to exercise your rights under the GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., social media platforms, booking tools). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. Continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Start With You

Email: contact@startwithyou.ventures

Website: https://www.startwithyou.ventures