Effective as of April 1, 2026
Last updated: October 4, 2026
Business Name: Linette Gary Photography LLC
Website: linettegary.com
Contact: hi@linettegary.com
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
Linette Gary Photography LLC (“Linette Gary Photography,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect when you visit our website, contact us, inquire about services, book a session, or otherwise interact with Linette Gary Photography online. It also explains how we use, protect, and share that information.
By using this website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Information We Collect
You may voluntarily provide personal information when you:
• Submit an inquiry or contact form
• Request information about our services
• Communicate with us by email
• Book or inquire about a photography or creative service
• Subscribe to a newsletter or other marketing communication, if offered
• Participate in promotions, surveys, or other activities we may offer
This information may include:
• Your name
• Email address
• Phone number, if you choose to provide one
• Business or company name
• Information about your photography, branding, or creative project
• Preferred dates, locations, and session details
• Other information you choose to include in your message
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through our website unless it is specifically requested and necessary for providing a service.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically through your browser, hosting provider, analytics tools, cookies, pixels, or similar technologies.
This may include:
• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Operating system
• General geographic information
• Pages visited and how you navigate the website
• Date and time of your visit
• Referring website or source
• General website usage and interaction information
This information may be used to understand how visitors use our website, improve website performance, maintain security, and improve our marketing and services.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Communicate with prospective and current clients
• Provide and manage photography, brand strategy, creative direction, and related services
• Schedule sessions, meetings, or consultations
• Prepare proposals, invoices, contracts, and other business documents
• Process payments when applicable
• Deliver galleries, files, or other client materials
• Improve our website, services, and client experience
• Understand website traffic and usage
• Send marketing communications when you have requested or consented to receive them
• Protect our website, business, clients, and visitors from fraud, misuse, or security threats
• Comply with applicable legal, accounting, or business obligations
We do not sell your personal information simply because you visit our website or submit an inquiry.
Photography and Client Images
As a photography business, we may collect, create, store, and use photographs and other visual materials as part of providing our services.
Client images may be used for purposes such as:
• Delivering your photography services
• Creating and maintaining your private client gallery
• Maintaining business records
• Portfolio display, website content, social media, marketing, publications, or promotional materials when permitted by your agreement or applicable consent
Your photography services and any use of your images for portfolio or promotional purposes are governed by the applicable client agreement, model release, image-use authorization, or other agreement between you and Linette Gary Photography.
If you have questions about how your images may be used, please contact us at hi@linettegary.com.
Information About Children
Our website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website.
Because photography services may involve families and children, we may receive information or photographs of minors from a parent, legal guardian, or authorized client in connection with a photography session.
Parents or legal guardians who believe that a child has provided personal information to us directly through our website may contact us at hi@linettegary.com.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the website function properly, understand how visitors use the site, remember preferences, and measure website performance.
Depending on the tools used on the website, cookies or similar technologies may be provided by third-party services such as website hosting, analytics, advertising, embedded media, scheduling, or social media platforms.
You may be able to control or disable certain cookies through your browser settings or available cookie preference tools. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some portions of the website function.
Because third-party services and website technologies can change over time, our use of cookies and similar technologies may also change.
Third-Party Services
Linette Gary Photography may use third-party service providers to operate our website and business.
These providers may include services used for:
• Website hosting and website functionality
• Website analytics
• Contact and inquiry forms
• Scheduling and booking
• Payment processing
• Client galleries and file delivery
• Email communication and marketing
• Embedded social media or video content
• Website security and performance
These third parties may collect or process certain information in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.
We do not control the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you interact with through our website.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no method of transmitting information over the internet or storing information electronically is completely secure. While we take reasonable precautions to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining business and financial records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and complying with legal obligations.
The length of time information is retained may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live and which privacy laws apply to you, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
These may include the right to:
• Request access to personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of certain personal information
• Request information about how your personal information is collected or used
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Opt out of certain marketing communications
• Exercise other rights provided by applicable privacy laws
To make a privacy-related request, contact us at:
Email: hi@linettegary.com
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests in order to protect your information.
Marketing Communications
If you choose to receive marketing communications from Linette Gary Photography, we may use your name and email address to send information about services, announcements, photography offerings, educational content, or other business updates.
You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe option included in the email or by contacting us at hi@linettegary.com.
We will not require you to remain subscribed to marketing communications in order to inquire about or purchase our services.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, client galleries, vendors, partners, or other resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of websites that we do not operate.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing them with personal information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our business, website, technology, services, or applicable privacy requirements.
When we make changes, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we handle personal information.
Contact Us
For any questions about these terms, your privacy, accessibility, or anything else, contact us at:
Linette Gary Photography LLC
Hi@linettegary.com
805 Lake St Unit 474
Oak Park, IL 60301
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