Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 01, 2026

Michael Cary Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://mcexposures.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our Site or use our services.

By using this Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily submit, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Location

  • Shoot or event details

  • Messages and inquiries

  • Uploaded files or references

  • Booking information

  • Any information provided through contact or booking forms

Information Automatically Collected

We may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website

  • General location data

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Provide photography services

  • Schedule and manage bookings

  • Deliver galleries and digital products

  • Process payments through third parties

  • Communicate session details and updates

  • Improve website performance

  • Maintain security and prevent fraud

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Payments & Third-Party Services

Payments are processed securely by third-party providers such as Stripe, PayPal, Square, HoneyBook, Pixieset, or Pic-Time. We do not store payment details on our servers.

Third-party providers have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

4. Client Galleries & Media Delivery

Client galleries may be hosted on third-party platforms and are often password-protected. Clients are responsible for keeping gallery passwords secure.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality

  • Analyze traffic and usage

  • Support marketing efforts

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.

6. Analytics & Advertising

We may use Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and TikTok Pixel to measure site performance and improve marketing. These tools may collect anonymized usage data in accordance with their privacy policies.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. Information may be shared only with trusted service providers or when legally required.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as needed to fulfill services, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes. Galleries may be deleted after a reasonable time unless otherwise agreed.

9. Your Privacy Rights

You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have the right to request information about data collection and request deletion. We do not sell personal information.

11. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the EU, you may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of your data. We process data based on consent or legitimate business interests.

12. Children’s Information

This Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

13. Data Security

We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no online system is completely secure.

14. External Links

We are not responsible for privacy practices of third-party websites linked on our Site.

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy at any time. Updates will be posted here with a revised date.

16. Contact Us

Michael Cary Photography
Email: contact@mcexposures.com
Location: PO Box 33, Culleoka, Tennessee, USA
Website: https://mcexposures.com