Privacy Policy
Last Updated on: 12/21/2025
By using this website as a user (hereinafter “You”), You agree to the following Privacy Policy. Please read this Policy carefully before using this website.
This website is owned and operated by a Montana company (hereafter “Our,” “We,” “Us,” or “Company”). Our principal place of business is located in Missoula, Montana.
Our mailing address is:
1100 W Kent Ave #1466
Missoula, MT 59801
For any privacy-related questions, you can reach Us at: carin@carinrene.com.
General
We at Carin Rene Photo respect Your privacy. This Privacy Policy is designed to explain how We collect, use, share, and protect the personal information You provide to Us when You access Our website, inquire about or book Our services, or engage with Us on social media, as well as Your own rights to the information We collect.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. We may change Our Privacy Policy from time to time, and at Our sole discretion. We will alert You to any changes to this Policy by changing the “last updated” date at the top of this Policy and/or via email notification. Any changes become effective immediately upon publication on Our website, and You waive specific notice of any changes to the Policy by continuing to use and access Our site(s). We will not reduce Your rights under this Privacy Policy without Your consent in accordance with applicable law. We encourage You to review this Privacy Policy periodically, when You use Our website for any purpose or engage with Us on social media. You are deemed to have accepted any changes to any revised Privacy Policy by Your continued use of Our website after the revised Privacy Policy is posted.
Information Collected
We collect a variety of information from You when You visit Our website, subscribe to emails, or interact with Us on social media. By accepting this Privacy Policy, You are specifically consenting to Our collection, use, processing, and sharing of the data described below with third-party service providers as necessary for Our legitimate business interests.
The information We collect may include:
Personal Data: Personal Data is information that can be used to identify You, including Your name, email address, telephone number, or other information You voluntarily provide to Us. You consent to providing this information when You submit it through inquiry forms, contact forms, or email sign-ups on Our website. Your decision to disclose this information is entirely voluntary. You are under no obligation to provide this information; however, choosing not to do so may limit Your ability to inquire about or book Our services or receive certain communications from Us.
Derivative Data: Derivative Data is information that Our servers automatically collect when You access Our website, such as Your IP address, browser type, device type, the dates and times You access Our website, and the specific pages You view.
Social Networking Data: We may receive or view personal information that You voluntarily share with Us through social networking sites, including Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. This information may include Your name, username, profile picture, and any other information You choose to make publicly available or communicate directly to Us. If You do not want this information shared, please adjust Your privacy settings on the applicable social networking platform.
Other Data: On occasion, You may voluntarily provide additional information in connection with a contest, giveaway, or survey that We may offer, including through social media platforms. Any information You provide in these instances is submitted voluntarily.
Use of Information
We use the information We collect to operate and improve Our website, respond to inquiries, communicate with You, provide Our services, and support Our legitimate business interests. We may store Your data and transmit it to trusted third-party service providers for processing in connection with these purposes.
Specifically, We may use the information and data described above to:
1. Correspond with You;
2. Respond to inquiries and provide Our services;
3. Interact with You via social media;
4. Send You newsletters or other communications, if You have opted in;
5. Contact You with marketing or promotional communications related to Our services, if You have opted in;
6. Request feedback from You;
7. Resolve disputes or troubleshoot issues;
8. Administer contests or giveaways;
9. Compile anonymous statistical data for internal or third-party use;
10. Assist law enforcement as required by law;
11. Analyze trends to improve Our website and services
Disclosure of Information
We may share Your information with third-party service providers as necessary to operate Our website, communicate with You, provide Our services, administer Our business, analyze website usage, and comply with legal obligations. The legal basis for such disclosures includes Your consent and Our legitimate business interests.
The following are specific reasons why We may share Your information:
Third-Party Processing: We may share Your information with third-party service providers that assist Us with operating Our website and delivering Our services, including website hosting, email delivery, analytics, and client management platforms. These third-party platforms may use Your information to facilitate contracts, invoicing, and payment processing on their own systems in connection with Our services.
By Law: We may share Your data as required by law or to respond to legal process, including a subpoena, or as necessary to protect the rights, property, and safety of others. This may include sharing information to prevent or address fraud or other unlawful activity.
To Protect Our Company: We may use Your information to protect Our company, including to investigate and remedy any violations of Our rights or policies. We may also disclose Your information as reasonably necessary to acquire and maintain insurance coverage, manage risks, obtain financial or legal advice, or to exercise or defend against legal claims.
Sale or Bankruptcy: In the event that Our company is sold, goes out of business, or enters bankruptcy, Your information may be an asset that is transferred to a third-party successor. Such a successor is not bound by Our Privacy Policy and may have its own. You will be notified in the event Our Company is sold, goes out of business, or enters bankruptcy.
External Links: Our website may include hyperlinks to other websites not controlled by Us. We suggest You exercise caution when clicking on a hyperlink. Although We use reasonable care in including a hyperlink on Our own web page, We do not regularly monitor the websites of these third-parties, are not responsible for any damage or consequences You suffer by using these hyperlinks. We are not bound by the Privacy Policies of any third-party website that You access by a hyperlink, nor are they bound by Ours. We encourage You to read the Policies of those third-party websites before interacting with them or making purchases. They may collect different information and use different methods than We do.
With Your Consent: We may disclose Your personal information for any other purpose with Your consent.
Tracking Technologies
Cookies, Log Files, and Web Beacons: Like many other websites, We make use of log files. These files merely log visitors to the site – usually a standard procedure for hosting companies and a part of hosting services’ analytics. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and possibly the number of clicks. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to support basic website functionality and to analyze how visitors use Our website. These cookies help Us understand website traffic, improve site performance, and enhance the overall user experience. The information collected is aggregated and does not personally identify individual users.
Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. In addition, when You first encounter Our website, You will be asked to consent to cookies. If You wish to disable cookies, You may do so through Your individual browser options. However, this may affect Your ability to use or fully access Our website. By continuing to use Our website and not disabling cookies on Your browser, You are consenting to Our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this Policy.
Website Analytics
We may partner with third-party analytic companies, including Google Analytics. These analytic companies may use cookies or other tracking technologies to analyze visitors’ use of Our website to determine the popularity of content and better understand online activity. We do not transfer personal information to these third-party vendors.
Processing Your Information
In most circumstances, We do not process personal information in-house and instead rely on trusted third-party service providers to process data in connection with Our services, such as client management, contracts, invoicing, and payment processing on their own platforms.
We may process certain information internally for legitimate business purposes, including to administer and improve Our website and services, respond to inquiries, enter into and fulfill client contracts, maintain business records, comply with legal obligations, obtain professional advice, and protect the rights and interests of Our company and clients.
1. Data about Your use of Our website, such as IP address, browser information, pages viewed, and duration of visits;
2. Data You provide to Us when submitting an inquiry or communicating with Us;
3. Data provided in the course of using Our services;
4. Data You provide when subscribing to Our email list or receiving newsletters from Us; and
5. Data You provide through correspondence, such as emails sent to Us
Data Retention
We retain personal data as long as it is needed to conduct Our legitimate business purposes or to comply with Our legal obligations, or until You ask Us to delete Your data. Data that We gather for a specific and particular purpose, such as assisting law enforcement or analyzing trends, will not be kept for longer than is necessary for that particular purpose. Data that is no longer needed by Us for any of the purposes listed above will be permanently deleted.
You may request that We delete Your data at any time. However, note that We cannot control the retention policies of third-parties. If You wish to have any third-parties, including those to whom We’ve transmitted Your data, delete that data, You will need to contact those third-parties directly. You may request from Us a list of all third-parties to whom We have transmitted Your data.
Minors
Our website is intended solely for users who are of legal age of majority in their place of residence and who can form legally binding contracts under applicable law. By using this website, You represent and warrant that You meet these requirements and agree to abide by this Privacy Policy.
This website is not intended for use by children under the age of 13, and We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under the age of 13. If You are under the age of 13, please do not access or use this website. If You become aware that We have collected personal data from a child under the age of 13, please contact Us so that We may promptly delete that information.
Your Rights
You have certain rights with respect to Your personal data, as outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may request reasonable verification of Your identity before responding to a data-related request. In certain circumstances, Your rights may be limited as required by law or where necessary to protect Our legitimate business interests or the rights of others.
Update Information: You have the right to update or request deletion of any personal information You have provided to Us. To make such a request, please contact Us at: carin@carinrene.com.
Confirm Personal Data and Its Use: You have the right to request confirmation of what personal data We hold about You and the purposes for which it is used. You may also request confirmation of whether Your data is shared with third-party service providers and for what purposes. We will provide copies of Your personal data upon request, unless doing so would adversely affect the rights and freedoms of others.
Change Consent: You have the right to withdraw or change Your consent to Our use of Your personal information at any time. Please note that withdrawing consent may limit Our ability to communicate with You or provide certain services.
Opt-Out of Communications: If You no longer wish to receive marketing communications from Us, You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in an email You receive from Us.
Request a Copy of Data: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data We hold about You. We will provide this information in a reasonable timeframe, subject to applicable law.
Delete All Data: You have the right to request that We delete personal data We hold about You, and We will do so without undue delay, subject to certain legal exceptions. These exceptions may include situations where retaining data is required by law, necessary to comply with legal obligations, or required for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims. Please note that deleting Your data may limit Our ability to communicate with You or provide services.
Complaints: You have the right to file a complaint with a relevant supervisory or regulatory authority if You believe We have misused Your personal data or violated Your rights under this Privacy Policy or applicable law.
Newsletters and Email Marketing
You may voluntarily provide information such as Your name and email address in order to receive newsletters or other email communications from Us. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time using the link provided in Our emails.
Please note that while You may unsubscribe from future emails, We may retain certain information as necessary to maintain our records, comply with legal obligations, or operate Our business. Your information may be shared with third-party service providers used to support our email communications, as permitted by law.
Data Breach Procedures
We take reasonable steps to protect Your personal data and keep Your information secure. We use generally accepted administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect against loss, misuse, or unauthorized access to personal data. However, no security measure is foolproof, and We cannot guarantee complete security of any information transmitted to Us.
By using Our website, You acknowledge that personal data transmitted via the internet may be accessed globally. While We take reasonable precautions, We cannot prevent the misuse of information by third parties once it is transmitted over the internet.
In the event that personal data is lost, stolen, or otherwise compromised, We will take reasonable steps to notify affected individuals and any required authorities in accordance with applicable law. We will also take appropriate measures to address the incident and reduce the risk of similar occurrences in the future.
Notice to California Residents
Residents of California may have certain rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws. If You are a California resident and would like to make a request regarding Your personal data, please contact Us at: carin@carinrene.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
International Privacy and GDPR Disclaimer
Our website and servers are located in the United States. If You access this website from outside the United States, You understand that Your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States.
If You are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), You may have certain rights under applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These rights may include the ability to request access to, correction of, or deletion of Your personal data, as well as to object to certain processing activities, subject to applicable law.
We process personal data only as necessary to operate Our website, communicate with You, provide Our services, comply with legal obligations, and pursue Our legitimate business interests. Where required, We rely on Your consent to process personal data.
If You would like to exercise any applicable data protection rights, please contact Us at: carin@carinrene.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
How To Contact Us
For any questions, or to request further information regarding this Privacy Policy or Our use and disclosure of collected personal information or data, please contact Us at: carin@carinrene.com.
