Privacy policy:

Last updated: January 4, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The Real McCoy Photography ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects personal information through our website https://realmccoyphoto.com and https://therealmccoy.photography/ and related services.

If you have questions about privacy, contact: Jason@TheRealMcCoy.photography

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information you choose to provide, such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Session details (date, time, location, and notes you share)

  • Messages you send us through forms, email, or text

Photos and galleries: If you book a photography session, we also handle photos and edited images created during your session, plus gallery-related activity (like selecting favorites or downloads).

Payments: If you pay for services, payments are processed through third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card numbers.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you

  • Schedule and deliver photography services

  • Deliver galleries and products you request

  • Send appointment reminders and service updates

  • Provide customer support

  • Maintain business records for tax, accounting, and legal purposes

3. Text Messaging and SMS (A2P Compliance)

If you opt in to receive text messages from us, you may receive messages such as:

  • Booking confirmations and reminders

  • Scheduling or rescheduling updates

  • Session and gallery-related communication

Message frequency varies.
Message and data rates may apply.

Opt out anytime: Reply STOP to cancel text messages.
Need help: Reply HELP for assistance.

Mobile information protection: 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.

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for marketing or promotional purposes.

We may share limited information only with service providers when needed to run the business, such as:

  • Website hosting and website tools

  • Email and communication tools (including CRM and SMS platforms)

  • Scheduling or booking tools

  • Gallery delivery and cloud storage tools

  • Payment processing providers

These providers are only given the information needed to perform their services and are contractually required to protect your data.

5. Website Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website (for example, which pages are visited and how the site is performing). This helps us improve the website and client experience. Google Analytics may collect information like device type, browser, and general usage behavior on the site.

You can learn more about how Google uses data and how to control Analytics settings through Google's privacy and opt-out tools.

6. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. Our booking system requires clients to be at least 18 years old. While we photograph families that include minors, personal data collection and booking communications are handled exclusively by the adult client (parent or legal guardian).

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using industry-standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed to:

  • Provide services and fulfill our business relationship with you

  • Maintain business records for tax and accounting purposes

  • Meet legal obligations

When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete it or anonymize it.

9. Your Privacy Rights and Requests

You have the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we hold about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)

  • Opt out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, email Jason@TheRealMcCoy.photography.

To protect your privacy, we may request information to verify your identity before completing a request. You may also designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf, but we may require proof that they are authorized to act for you.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact

The Real McCoy Photography
Website: https://realmccoyphoto.com
Privacy email: Jason@TheRealMcCoy.photography