KELLOGG PHOTOGRAPHY
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: March 17, 2026
Kellogg Photography ("Studio," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the confidentiality of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information, including in connection with SMS communications, session bookings, and website use.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you provide voluntarily, including:
Name, phone number, and email address
Mailing address and billing information
Session preferences and booking details
Any other details relevant to your session, order, or account
We may also collect information automatically through your browser and our website server, including your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. This information is used for general website administration and optimization only and is not matched or correlated to individual users.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect may be used to:
Confirm bookings, send session reminders, and deliver your gallery
Send personalized follow-ups and thank-you messages
Provide customer support and assist with order or account questions
Share studio updates, new session offerings, and announcements
Automate reminders and track engagement to improve our communications
Fulfill requests for products and services
Comply with legal obligations
We collect and use your personal information only for the purposes it was provided and for legitimate business operations. We will not use your information for purposes beyond what is described here without your consent or as required by law.
3. SMS Communication & Compliance
If you provide your mobile phone number and opt in to receive text messages from Kellogg Photography, you may receive the following types of SMS communications:
Session confirmations, reminders, and scheduling updates
Gallery delivery notifications and order updates
Marketing and promotional messages such as offers, promotions, or new session announcements
Message frequency varies depending on your interaction with us. Typically up to 4 messages per month. Message and data rates may apply according to your mobile carrier's plan.
You can opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP, UNSUBSCRIBE, REMOVE, CANCEL, END, QUIT, or OPT OUT to any message. You may receive one final confirmation message after opting out.
For assistance, reply HELP or contact us at brian@briankellogg.com or reach our SMS platform provider SlickText at support@slicktext.com.
Consent to receive SMS messages is not required as a condition of purchasing any goods or services.
4. SMS Data Privacy — Important
Mobile opt-in data and consent will not be sold, rented, shared, or disclosed to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. This applies to all mobile numbers collected through our website forms, Facebook lead forms, keyword opt-ins, or any other method.
We may use trusted third-party service providers — such as SlickText for SMS delivery, Acuity for scheduling, and Stripe for payment processing — solely to facilitate our services. These providers are required to maintain confidentiality and may not use your information for any other purpose.
5. Phone Communications
Kellogg Photography uses Quo (quo.com) as our phone and voice communication platform for client calls, appointment confirmations, and studio inquiries. By providing your phone number, you consent to receiving calls from Kellogg Photography through this platform.
Calls may be made from a Quo-assigned number on behalf of Kellogg Photography. All calls are subject to standard carrier rates. We do not use automated robocalling systems for unsolicited outreach.
If you wish to opt out of phone communications, please notify us in writing at brian@briankellogg.com.
6. Data Sharing & Third-Party Compliance
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
With trusted service providers who assist in delivering our services, under confidentiality agreements
When required to comply with legal obligations, court orders, or regulatory authorities
To protect against fraud, security threats, or illegal activities
To establish or exercise our legal rights or defend against legal claims
7. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. Access to personal information is limited to only those who reasonably need it to provide our products or services to you.
However, no system is 100% secure and we encourage you to take reasonable precautions when sharing personal information online.
8. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and tracking technologies including Google Analytics and Hotjar to analyze website traffic, enhance your experience, and optimize our services. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though doing so may limit some website functionality.
9. Children's Privacy
Kellogg Photography does not knowingly collect personal information from children under age 13 without a parent's or legal guardian's permission. No part of our website is designed to attract anyone under age 13.
10. Your Rights & Choices
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Correct inaccuracies in your information
Request deletion of your data, subject to legal and business obligations
Opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message
Opt out of phone communications by notifying us in writing at brian@briankellogg.com
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to adapt to changing needs and applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We will notify you about significant changes by placing a prominent notice on our website.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Kellogg Photography
2020 Leonard Ave, Columbus, OH 43219
Phone: (614) 437-8404
Email: brian@briankellogg.com
Website: briankellogg.com