Last updated: September 28, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Kirby Photography LLC (“Kirby Photography,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website, contact us, or book a session. We are a portrait photography studio located at 8147 US-2, Bemidji, Minnesota 56601. By using this website, you agree to the practices described below and to our Terms and Conditions.
Information We Collect
Information you give us
When you fill out a contact or consultation form, request information, or reach out to us, we may collect:
- Your name, email address, and phone number
- The type of session you are interested in, preferred dates, and details you choose to share about your session
- How you prefer to be contacted
- Any other information you include in your message
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain information when you visit, including your IP address, browser and device type, general location (city or region), the pages you view, how long you stay, and the website or ad that brought you here. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies described below.
How We Use Your Information
- To respond to your questions and consultation requests
- To schedule, plan, and deliver your session
- To send you information you have asked for, such as session availability or specials
- To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
- To show relevant ads to people who have visited our website or may be interested in our services
- To protect our website, our business, and our clients, and to meet legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We and our partners use them to make the website work, remember your preferences, measure traffic, and support advertising. The services we use or may use include:
- Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use our site. Learn how Google uses data at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
- Google Ads to measure the results of our ads and show our ads to people who have visited our site.
- Meta Pixel (Facebook and Instagram) to measure ad results and show our ads to people who have visited our site.
- Google Search Console to monitor how our site appears in Google search results. This tool does not identify individual visitors.
You can control or opt out of these in several ways:
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Opt out of Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Manage Google ad personalization: https://adssettings.google.com
- Manage Meta ad preferences: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences
- Opt out of interest-based ads from many companies: https://optout.aboutads.info and https://youradchoices.ca (Canada)
Blocking cookies may affect how parts of the website work. Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.
Age-Restricted Content
Parts of our website contain intimate portrait (boudoir) content intended only for adults 21 and older. Before viewing that section, you will be asked to confirm your age. We store a simple cookie to remember your confirmation so you are not asked on every page. We do not collect or verify identification.
Third-Party Services
Some features of our website are provided by trusted third parties. When you use them, your information is handled under their privacy policies as well as ours:
- UseSession for session booking and payments
- Pixieset for session booking, client galleries, and print orders
- Facebook and Instagram for social media content embedded on our pages. These embeds may collect information about your visit even if you do not click on them.
- Our website hosting provider, which stores our website and processes technical data needed to run it
Payments are processed by these booking platforms and their payment processors. We do not receive or store your full credit or debit card number.
If we launch an email list in the future, we will only add you if you sign up, and every email will include a link to unsubscribe at any time.
When We Share Information
We only share personal information:
- With service providers who help us run our website and business (such as the tools listed above), and only as needed for them to do that work
- If required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of our clients, our business, or others
- With your permission
Your Photos and Your Privacy
Your privacy as a client matters just as much as your privacy as a website visitor. Images shown on this website are shared with client permission, and intimate portrait images are only shared with written consent. If you appear in an image on our website and would like it removed, contact us and we will take care of it promptly. Learn more on our Image Use and Client Privacy page.
Children’s Privacy
While we photograph families and children, this website is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children online. Parents or guardians handle all inquiries and bookings for minors. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will delete it.
How Long We Keep Information
We keep inquiry and client information only as long as needed to respond to you, provide our services, keep reasonable business records, and meet legal or tax requirements. Analytics data is kept according to the settings of the tools listed above.
How We Protect Information
We use reasonable safeguards, including a secure (SSL) connection, to protect the information you share with us. No website or online transmission is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, including Minnesota and Canadian provinces, you may have the right to:
- Ask what personal information we have about you
- Ask us to correct or delete your personal information
- Opt out of targeted advertising
- Unsubscribe from any marketing messages
To make a request, contact us using the information below. We may need to confirm your identity before completing it. We will not treat you differently for exercising your privacy rights.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check back occasionally.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact us:
Kirby Photography LLC
8147 US-2, Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone: (218) 766-7856
Email: kirby@photographer.net