Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

1. Introduction

Horizon Photography Studio ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website horizonportraits.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or contact us about our photography services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following information when you submit a contact or enquiry form:

  • First name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Any additional information you voluntarily provide

We also automatically collect certain data when you visit our website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is collected via cookies and third-party analytics tools.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your enquiries and schedule photography sessions
  • Send you relevant information about our services
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Run and measure the performance of our advertising campaigns

4. Google Advertising & Analytics

We use Google Ads to advertise our services. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

We may also use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time on site, and general location. This data is anonymous and does not identify you personally. To opt out of Google Analytics, visit tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to enable advertising features. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our website.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies — required for the website to function
  • Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our site
  • Advertising cookies — used by Google Ads to serve relevant advertisements

6. Third-Party Services

We may share your information with trusted third-party services that help us operate our business, including:

  • Google LLC (advertising and analytics)
  • Webflow Inc. (website hosting)
  • Email service providers for follow-up communications

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 24 months.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at jennifer@horizonportraits.com.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Changes To This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Horizon Photography StudioJennifer Schuman927 Noyes St, Studio 211Evanston, IL 60201jennifer@horizonportraits.com(847) 910-2722horizonportraits.com