Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 29, 2026

1. Who We Are

This website is operated by Jana Gross Photography.
Our website address is: https://janagrossphotography.com

We are a Texas-based photography business and are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Fill out a contact or inquiry form
  • Join our email list or download a free resource
  • Book a photography session or communicate with us

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Any information you choose to include in a message

Providing this information is voluntary, but certain features of the website may not function without it.

Automatically Collected Information

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

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referring website or source

This information is used to understand how visitors use our site and to improve performance and content.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through:

  • WordPress contact and inquiry forms
  • Email opt-in forms
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • Analytics tools such as Google Analytics

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information only for legitimate business purposes, including to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communicate with you
  • Provide photography services
  • Send newsletters, educational content, or updates (with your consent)
  • Improve our website, services, and customer experience
  • Maintain internal records and comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

5. Email Communications

If you opt in to receive emails from us, we collect your name and email address to send newsletters, updates, and educational content.

Your information is stored and processed through MailerLite, our email marketing service provider. We use this information only for communications you have consented to receive.

You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link included in every email.

6. Cookies & Analytics

Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help websites function properly and provide analytics information.

Our WordPress website may use cookies to:

  • Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
  • Improve website functionality and content
  • Support embedded content and analytics tools

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This information is used solely to understand website usage and improve our services.

7. Embedded Content From Other Websites

Pages on this website may include embedded content (such as Instagram posts, videos, or images). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if you visited those websites directly.

These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.

8. Third-Party Service Providers

We share personal data only with trusted third-party service providers (“processors”) as necessary to operate our business, including:

  • Website hosting and WordPress-related services
  • MailerLite (email marketing and communications)
  • Google Analytics (website analytics and performance tracking)
  • Square (payment processing)

These service providers process personal data only on our behalf, are contractually obligated to safeguard personal data, and are prohibited from using personal data for their own purposes.

9. Payment Processing

Payments made through this website are processed securely by Square. We do not store or process credit card or banking information on our servers. Payment information is handled in accordance with Square’s privacy and security policies.

10. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide services
  • Maintain business and accounting records
  • Comply with legal obligations

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and recordkeeping requirements.

11. Your Rights

General Rights

You may:

  • Request access to the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Unsubscribe from email communications at any time

Requests may be submitted by contacting us at:
9901 Brodie Lane, Ste 160 #1131, Austin, TX 78748

Texas Residents’ Privacy Rights (TDPSA)

If you are a resident of Texas, you have rights under the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), including the right to:

  • Confirm whether we process your personal data
  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccuracies in your personal data
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Obtain a copy of your personal data in a portable format
  • Opt out of certain data processing activities

We do not sell personal data or engage in targeted advertising as defined by the TDPSA.

12. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

We collect and retain only the personal data reasonably necessary to operate our business and provide services.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Jana Gross Photography
jana@janagrossphotography.com