Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2025

Thank you for trusting Phil Hyman Portraits (“Phil Hyman Portraits,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). Your family's safety, trust, and experience — in the studio and online — matters deeply to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

By using www.philhyman.com, our online galleries, scheduling tools, or any of our services, you agree to the terms described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in three main ways:

A. Information You Provide

This includes:

Name, email, phone number

Child’s name(s) and age(s)

Session details and preferences

Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)

Form submissions on our website

Artwork selections or model release permissions

Messages you send to us

We only request information necessary to provide our services.

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as:

IP address

Browser and device type

Pages viewed and time spent on the website

Referring website

General location information

This data helps us improve our site functionality and user experience.

C. Tracking Technologies

To better understand what families need and how we can serve them, we use tools such as:

Meta/Facebook Pixel

Google Analytics & Google Ads

TikTok Pixel (if applicable)

Cookies

Go High Level CRM tracking

Schema markup for SEO and AI indexing

These tools help us analyze interest, improve our services, and show relevant reminders or ads.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Respond to inquiries

Schedule portrait sessions

Process payments

Send confirmations and updates

Deliver ordered artwork

Provide customer support

Improve our website and services

Run analytics

Share studio news, updates, or promotions (unsubscribe anytime)

Show relevant advertising

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We only share data with trusted partners who help operate our business, such as:

Payment processors

Email and SMS communication providers

Website hosting platforms

Online gallery software

Analytics and advertising tools

These partners are required to keep your information confidential and secure.

4. Image Data & Child Information

Because we photograph families and children, we want our practices to be clear:

We collect only the information needed to photograph your family with your consent.

Images captured during your session are securely stored.

Images are used only for:

Your ordering appointment

Creating your purchased artwork

Studio marketing only if you have opted in through your model release

Parents may request image removal from online systems at any time.

5. Data Retention

We retain different types of information for different periods:

Client account details: kept as long as you remain an active client

Purchased images: kept indefinitely unless you request deletion

Unpurchased images: typically deleted 60–90 days after your ordering appointment

Email and inquiry records: retained to maintain communication history

You may request deletion at any time.

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

Request access to your information

Request corrections

Request deletion

Opt out of emails or text messages

Opt out of targeted advertising

Adjust cookie settings

To make a request, email us at [email protected].

California residents have additional CCPA/CPRA rights, including the right to request that personal information not be sold or shared. We honor all state-specific laws.

7. Cookies & Opt-Out Options

You may control cookies through your browser settings.

For advertisement and tracking preferences, you may opt out using:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences

Google: https://adssettings.google.com

Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

Parents may request deletion of their child’s information at any time.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or studio operations. The “Last Updated” date will always reflect the most recent version

10. Contact Us

Phil Hyman Photography and Video inc. (DBA: Phil Hyman Portraits)
350 Feqaster Rd ste: C
Greenville, SC 29615
Email: [email protected]