Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 16, 2026

3. How we use information

We use collected information to operate and improve our services, including:

  • Responding to inquiries and scheduling consultations
  • Preparing contracts, invoices, and payment plans
  • Planning and conducting photography sessions
  • Sending reminders and delivery updates
  • Editing and delivering images and galleries
  • Designing and fulfilling product orders
  • Providing customer support
  • Improving services and website performance
  • Sending marketing communications when permitted
  • Send SMS and email communications that we have explicit consent to send
  • Maintain compliance records related to consent and opt outs
  • Protect our business and users, including fraud and security monitoring

13. Policy updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates become effective when posted.

PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Allie Cline Photography LLC, referred to as “Allie Cline Photography,” “we,” or “us,” respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

This Policy applies to information collected through our website alliecline.com and through our business operations, including email, phone calls, SMS text messaging, social media communication, in person consultations, contracts, invoices, online galleries, and client management systems.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information we collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically through technology. This information helps improve website performance and user experience.

Information you provide may include:
  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Session planning details and preferences
  • Names and ages of session participants
  • Messages sent through forms, email, phone, or text
  • Information related to product and image orders
  • Images or materials you provide to us
  • Messaging preferences, consent and opt out preferences, and activity related to SMS and email communications. 

Information that may be collected automatically through technology:
  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address submitted through forms, requesting information, or otherwise digitally provided
  • Communications data
  • Usage and device information
  • Cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to collect information about how you use our website. 
  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited and links clicked
  • Approximate location based on IP address
  • Date and time of visits

Payment information
Payments are processed through secure third party payment processors integrated with our client management and invoicing systems.

To support payment plans and automatic billing, payment methods may be securely stored within those platforms. Stored payment methods may be automatically charged according to payment plan agreements, invoices, or contracts, including scheduled payments, outstanding balances, or backup payment processing if a payment fails.

We do not store full credit card numbers on our own servers or local systems. Payment information is stored and secured by payment processing providers using industry standard safeguards.

Allie Cline Photography LLC
New Bern. NC
Email: info@alliecline.com
252.675.5556

4. Phone and SMS communications

We may communicate with you by phone or SMS text message regarding scheduling, confirmations, reminders, billing updates, and delivery notifications.

If you opt in to receive promotional text messages, we may occasionally send promotional messages. Consent to receive marketing texts is not required to purchase services.

You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP or contacting us directly. Message frequency varies and message and data rates may apply.
We do not sell or share phone numbers for marketing purposes.

Text Message Opt In and Opt Out
Clients may choose to opt in to receive text messages from Allie Cline Photography LLC by entering their phone number on a website form and checking an optional SMS consent checkbox before submitting the form. Text messages may include responses to inquiries, scheduling coordination, session reminders, order updates, or other service related communications. Message frequency varies.

Message and data rates may apply. Clients may opt out at any time by replying STOP or request assistance by replying HELP.

SMS consent and mobile phone numbers are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

5. Email communications

We may communicate with you by email message regarding scheduling, confirmations, reminders, billing updates, and delivery notifications.

If you opt in to receive promotional email messages, we may occasionally send promotional messages. Consent to receive marketing emails is not required to purchase services.

You may opt out of email marketing messages at any time by selecting "Unsubscribe" in any email message or contacting us directly. 

We do not sell or share email addresses for marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and tracking technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and understand visitor behavior.

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website performance.

7. How your information is shared

Information is shared only as necessary to operate our business and provide services, including with:

  • Client management and scheduling systems
  • Email and communication platforms
  • Online gallery delivery providers
  • Payment processors
  • Product manufacturers and print labs
  • Website hosting and analytics providers

Information may also be disclosed when required by law or to protect rights and safety.

We do not sell personal information.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

14. Contact Information

8. Data Retention

We retain information as long as reasonably necessary for business operations, recordkeeping, and legal compliance. We do not guarantee indefinite storage of images or records.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect personal information, but no system can guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Platforms

Our website or communications may link to third party platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Children's privacy

Our services are intended for adults booking sessions on behalf of their families. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

12. Your Choices and Rights

SMS opt out
You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you send STOP, we will send a confirmation message and you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you opt back in.

Email opt out
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email.

Access and correction
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable law.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 16, 2026

3. How we use information

We use collected information to operate and improve our services, including:

  • Responding to inquiries and scheduling consultations
  • Preparing contracts, invoices, and payment plans
  • Planning and conducting photography sessions
  • Sending reminders and delivery updates
  • Editing and delivering images and galleries
  • Designing and fulfilling product orders
  • Providing customer support
  • Improving services and website performance
  • Sending marketing communications when permitted
  • Send SMS and email communications that we have explicit consent to send
  • Maintain compliance records related to consent and opt outs
  • Protect our business and users, including fraud and security monitoring

13. Policy updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates become effective when posted.

PRIVACY POLICY

1. Introduction

Allie Cline Photography LLC, referred to as “Allie Cline Photography,” “we,” or “us,” respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you.

This Policy applies to information collected through our website alliecline.com and through our business operations, including email, phone calls, SMS text messaging, social media communication, in person consultations, contracts, invoices, online galleries, and client management systems.

By using our website or services, you consent to the practices described in this Policy.

2. Information we collect

We collect information you voluntarily provide and information collected automatically through technology. This information helps improve website performance and user experience.

Information you provide may include:
  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address
  • Session planning details and preferences
  • Names and ages of session participants
  • Messages sent through forms, email, phone, or text
  • Information related to product and image orders
  • Images or materials you provide to us
  • Messaging preferences, consent and opt out preferences, and activity related to SMS and email communications. 

Information that may be collected automatically through technology:
  • Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address submitted through forms, requesting information, or otherwise digitally provided
  • Communications data
  • Usage and device information
  • Cookies, pixels, and analytics tools to collect information about how you use our website. 
  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Pages visited and links clicked
  • Approximate location based on IP address
  • Date and time of visits

Payment information
Payments are processed through secure third party payment processors integrated with our client management and invoicing systems.

To support payment plans and automatic billing, payment methods may be securely stored within those platforms. Stored payment methods may be automatically charged according to payment plan agreements, invoices, or contracts, including scheduled payments, outstanding balances, or backup payment processing if a payment fails.

We do not store full credit card numbers on our own servers or local systems. Payment information is stored and secured by payment processing providers using industry standard safeguards.

Allie Cline Photography LLC
Email: info@alliecline.com
252.675.5556

4. Phone and SMS communications

We may communicate with you by phone or SMS text message regarding scheduling, confirmations, reminders, billing updates, and delivery notifications.

If you opt in to receive promotional text messages, we may occasionally send promotional messages. Consent to receive marketing texts is not required to purchase services.

You may opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP or contacting us directly. Message frequency varies and message and data rates may apply.
We do not sell or share phone numbers for marketing purposes.

Text Message Opt In and Opt Out

Clients may choose to opt in to receive text messages from Allie Cline Photography LLC by entering their phone number on a website form and checking an optional SMS consent checkbox before submitting the form. Text messages may include responses to inquiries, scheduling coordination, session reminders, order updates, or other service related communications. Message frequency varies.

Message and data rates may apply. Clients may opt out at any time by replying STOP or request assistance by replying HELP.

SMS consent and mobile phone numbers are not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.

5. Email communications

We may communicate with you by email message regarding scheduling, confirmations, reminders, billing updates, and delivery notifications.

If you opt in to receive promotional email messages, we may occasionally send promotional messages. Consent to receive marketing emails is not required to purchase services.

You may opt out of email marketing messages at any time by selecting "Unsubscribe" in any email message or contacting us directly. 

We do not sell or share email addresses for marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and tracking technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality and understand visitor behavior.

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings, though disabling cookies may affect website performance.

7. How your information is shared

Information is shared only as necessary to operate our business and provide services, including with:

  • Client management and scheduling systems
  • Email and communication platforms
  • Online gallery delivery providers
  • Payment processors
  • Product manufacturers and print labs
  • Website hosting and analytics providers

Information may also be disclosed when required by law or to protect rights and safety.

We do not sell personal information.

No mobile information will be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. Information sharing to subcontractors in support services, such as customer service, is permitted. All other use case categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

14. Contact Information

8. Data Retention

We retain information as long as reasonably necessary for business operations, recordkeeping, and legal compliance. We do not guarantee indefinite storage of images or records.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect personal information, but no system can guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Platforms

Our website or communications may link to third party platforms. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Children's privacy

Our services are intended for adults booking sessions on behalf of their families. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

12. Your Choices and Rights

SMS opt out
You can opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP to any message. After you send STOP, we will send a confirmation message and you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you opt back in.

Email opt out
You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email.

Access and correction
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable law.