Privacy Policy & Terms
Last Updated: August 17, 2026
Welcome to M. Cave Photography. Your privacy is important to me, and I want you to feel comfortable when visiting my website, submitting an inquiry, or booking a photography session. This page explains how information is collected and used, as well as the terms that apply when using this website.
Privacy Policy
Information I Collect
When you visit this website or submit an inquiry, M. Cave Photography may collect information you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, phone number, session details, and other information submitted through contact forms.
The website and third-party services used to operate it may also collect basic technical information, such as browser type, device information, IP address, pages visited, and website usage data.
### How Your Information Is Used
Your information may be used to:
* Respond to photography inquiries
* Schedule and manage sessions
* Communicate with you about services or bookings
* Send updates or marketing emails if you choose to subscribe
* Improve the website and client experience
* Maintain necessary business records
**M. Cave Photography does not sell your personal information.**
### Cookies & Analytics
This website may use cookies, analytics, and similar technologies to understand how visitors use the site and to improve the overall experience.
You may adjust your browser settings to limit or disable cookies, although some website features may not function as intended.
### Third-Party Services
M. Cave Photography uses third-party services to help operate the business. These may include website hosting, contact forms, scheduling, invoicing, payment processing, client galleries, email marketing, analytics, and social media platforms.
Information may be shared with these providers when reasonably necessary to provide their services. Each third-party provider maintains its own privacy practices and policies.
### Payments
Complete credit or debit card information is not intentionally stored through this website. Payments may be handled by third-party payment processors and are subject to their security and privacy policies.
### Email Communications
If you choose to join the M. Cave Photography mailing list, you may receive photography updates, availability announcements, promotions, senior information, or other business communications.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in those emails.
Submitting an inquiry does not automatically subscribe you to marketing emails.
### Minors
Because M. Cave Photography frequently photographs seniors, children, and families, parents or legal guardians may provide information regarding a minor when submitting an inquiry or booking photography services.
M. Cave Photography does not knowingly use this website to collect personal information directly from children under 13 without appropriate parent or guardian involvement.
### Protecting Your Information
Reasonable measures are taken to protect information provided through this website. However, no website, email system, or electronic storage method can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
If you would like to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal information you have provided, you may contact M. Cave Photography.
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# Website Terms
### Website Content
This website is provided to share information about M. Cave Photography, photography services, portfolio work, senior programs, availability, and related offerings.
While reasonable efforts are made to keep information current, pricing, availability, promotions, session offerings, locations, and other details may change.
Submitting an inquiry does **not** reserve a session date.
A photography service is considered booked only after the required booking process has been completed, including any applicable contract and retainer or payment.
### Photography & Copyright
Unless otherwise stated, photographs, written content, graphics, branding, logos, and other original materials displayed on this website are owned by or licensed to M. Cave Photography and are protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.
Photographs and website content may not be copied, downloaded, screenshot, edited, reproduced, distributed, sold, or used for commercial or promotional purposes without permission from M. Cave Photography.
Displaying a photograph on this website does not place the image in the public domain or grant permission for others to use it.
### Photography Services
These Website Terms apply to use of the M. Cave Photography website.
Photography sessions and other paid services are governed by the contract and policies provided at the time of booking. If these Website Terms conflict with a signed client agreement regarding photography services, the signed client agreement will control.
### Locations
Locations mentioned or pictured on this website are examples and do not guarantee that a particular location will be available for a session.
Some locations may require advance permission, operating-hour restrictions, admission fees, photography fees, or other requirements. Private photography locations are available only with appropriate permission and are not automatically available for public use.
### Pricing & Promotions
Pricing, availability, packages, and promotional offers displayed on the website may change without notice unless otherwise stated.
Any promotion is subject to its individual terms and availability.
### Third-Party Links
This website may contain links to client galleries, social media platforms, payment providers, or other third-party websites.
M. Cave Photography is not responsible for the content, availability, privacy practices, or security of third-party websites or services.
### Portfolio Images & Testimonials
Photographs displayed on this website are examples of M. Cave Photography's work. Results may naturally vary based on lighting, weather, location, subjects, and individual session circumstances.
Testimonials represent individual client experiences.
### Changes to This Policy
M. Cave Photography may update this Privacy Policy & Website Terms periodically as the website, services, or business practices change.
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
## Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy & Website Terms, please contact:
**M. Cave Photography**
Madison County, Virginia
[mcavephotography@gmail.com](mailto:mcavephotography@gmail.com)
[www.mcavephotography.com](http://www.mcavephotography.com)