Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 23, 2026
2 Hardts Photography respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our website, submit an inquiry, join our email list, or otherwise communicate with us.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including your name, email address, phone number, event or session details, preferred dates, and any other information you choose to include when contacting us.
If you subscribe to our email list, we may collect your name and email address so we can send you information about session availability, seasonal openings, booking opportunities, and other updates from 2 Hardts Photography.
Our website may also automatically collect certain information about your visit, such as your browser type, device type, IP address, pages visited, and interactions with the site through cookies and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries and communicate with you about photography services
Schedule and manage sessions, events, and client relationships
Provide information about availability, pricing, and services
Send booking updates and marketing communications when you have chosen to receive them
Improve our website, services, and visitor experience
Maintain the security and functionality of our website
Comply with applicable legal and business requirements
Email Communications
If you choose to join our email list, you may receive occasional emails regarding upcoming session availability, seasonal openings, booking opportunities, and other 2 Hardts Photography updates.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Cookies & Website Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function properly, understand how visitors use the website, and improve the overall experience.
Our website is hosted through Squarespace, which may collect and process certain information as necessary to provide website hosting, analytics, security, and related services.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function as intended if cookies are disabled.
How We Share Information
2 Hardts Photography does not sell your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers when necessary to operate our business, website, communications, booking systems, galleries, payment processing, or other services. These providers may only access information as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
We may also disclose information when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect our rights, clients, business, or others.
Photography & Client Images
Photographs created for clients are handled according to the terms of the applicable photography agreement or model release. This Privacy Policy does not replace or modify the terms of any client contract regarding the use, publication, or sharing of photographs.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the personal information provided to us. However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. 2 Hardts Photography is not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are intended for parents, guardians, couples, families, and other individuals seeking photography services. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through this website without appropriate parental or guardian involvement.
Your Choices
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided to us, subject to any information we are required or permitted to retain for legitimate business or legal purposes.
You may also opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, business practices, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
2 Hardts Photography
St. Louis Metro & Southern Illinois
Email: info@twohardts.com