Texting Privacy and Terms of Service

Welcome to this clear and concise explanation of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service for Christopher Leach Photography. We value your trust and aim to protect your privacy, so we're keeping things straightforward and easy to understand.

First thing's first, our policy comes into effect on August 19, 2025. We have a few principles that guide how we handle your personal information. We collect some of your personal details when you interact with us, such as your name, phone number, and content shared during SMS communication. We might also gather some technical data like IP addresses or device identifiers for safety reasons.

Now, how do we use this information? We use it to send you SMS messages about appointments, services, billing or other business-related communication, and to improve our services and communication with you. We promise not to use it for anything else.

Your data is stored securely with our trusted partner, 17hats, and we use it to deliver SMS messages. Only in rare cases, like legal requirements or to protect our rights, might we share your data. We stand by our commitment that your personal information will never be sold or given to any third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

We take data security seriously. Your information is safeguarded using encryption, secure storage, and other industry-standard measures. We only allow authorized personnel to access your data to maintain its security.

Regarding data retention, we keep your data only as long as it's needed to provide our services or meet legal obligations.

You have the right to access, update, or correct your personal data at any time. If you ever want to stop receiving our SMS communication, simply reply "STOP" to any of our text messages.

This policy might change over time, reflecting changes in our practices or legal requirements. But don't worry, we'll keep you in the loop about any significant updates through our website or other channels.

Lastly, we encourage you to get in touch with us for any questions about this Privacy Policy at chrisleach2020@gmail.com or call us at 706-495-4447.

Next, let's talk about our Terms of Service. By choosing to receive our SMS communication services, you're agreeing to some terms and conditions. You give us consent to send SMS messages by providing your phone number and accepting our opt-in policy during registration or service inquiry.

We'll send you SMS messages throughout your service duration with us. Of course, you can opt out at any time by replying "STOP" to any of our messages or reaching out to us directly.

Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier, so you're responsible for any charges incurred for receiving our SMS messages. Our SMS communication is intended to keep you informed about appointment confirmations, service updates, billing notifications, and general business communication.

Your data is hosted securely by 17hats and its texting provider, Bandwidth. We assure you that your data is protected from unauthorized access.

Remember, these terms may be updated periodically and your continued use of our SMS services means you accept the revised terms. If you have any questions regarding these Terms of Service, don't hesitate to reach out to us at chrisleach2020@gmail.com or call us at 706-495-4447.

At Christopher Leach Photography, we're committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring you have a clear understanding of how we handle your information. We're here to capture life's precious moments, and your trust in us is as valuable as the moments we capture.