For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact me:
Mercedes Smith Photography
Charleston, South Carolina
Email: contact@mercedesmith.com

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of and access to www.mercedesmith.com, its subdomains, and affiliated sites, as well as Mercedes Smith Photography’s (“Mercedes Smith Photography,” “my,” “me,” or “I”) pages and accounts on social media platforms, including Facebook®, Instagram®, Pinterest®, and TikTok® (collectively, the “Sites”). By using any of the Sites, you agree to these Terms and my Privacy Policy, which is incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, please do not use the Sites. I may update these Terms at any time, and changes take effect immediately upon posting. You are responsible for reviewing any updates. Continued use of the Sites after changes indicates your acceptance of the revised Terms.

Mercedes Smith Photography exclusively owns and controls the Sites. Content may include
information about my services, photography portfolios, educational materials, or other
resources. Unauthorized reproduction, use, or distribution of any content—written,
photographic, or otherwise—is prohibited. You may be liable for damages, including fines, for
unauthorized use.

Unless stated otherwise, Mercedes Smith Photography owns all rights, titles, and interests in the Sites, including images, text, design, graphics, and logos. My name, Mercedes Smith Photography, and related marks are trademarks and may not be used without my written permission.

You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to access and use the Sites in accordance with these Terms.

Some content on the Sites may belong to third parties (“Third-Party Content”). You must obtain
permission from the content owner before copying, distributing, or using their materials. If you
believe your work has been used without authorization, please contact me at
contact@mercedesmith.com with:

1. Identification of the copyrighted work;
2. Identification of the infringing content;
3. Your contact information;
4. A statement of good faith belief that the use is unauthorized;
5. A statement that the information is accurate;
6. Your signature (physical or electronic);
7. If you’re not the owner, a statement that you are authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.

Links to the Sites must comply with applicable laws and not misrepresent your relationship with Mercedes Smith Photography, present false information, or include offensive or unlawful
content.

The Sites may contain ads or affiliate links. Any interactions or transactions with advertisers are solely between you and the advertiser. I am not responsible for any loss or damage from such interactions. Links to third-party sites are provided for convenience and do not constitute
endorsement. You use such links at your own risk.content.

The Sites and services are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind.
Mercedes Smith Photography, its affiliates, employees, or agents disclaim all warranties,
express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I am not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Sites or services, even if advised of the possibility of such damages. Your sole remedy is to stop using the Sites.

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of South Carolina. Any disputes shall be
resolved in the state or federal courts located in Charleston, SC.

For questions, comments, or concerns, please contact:

Mercedes Smith Photography
Charleston, South Carolina
Email: contact@mercedesmith.com
Mercedes Smith Photography
Charleston, South Carolina
Email: contact@mercedesmith.com

Effective Date: September 8th, 2025
Mercedes Smith Photography (“I,” “me,” or “my”) respects your privacy and is committed to
protecting the personal information you share when visiting my website, www.mercedesmith.com, or interacting with my services (collectively, the “Sites”). By using the Sites, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

When you interact with the Sites, I may collect:

● Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and other
contact details you provide via contact forms, inquiries, or bookings.
● Payment Information: For clients who book services, payment details processed
securely through third-party providers.
● Usage Data: Information about how you use the Sites, including IP address, browser
type, pages visited, and referral sources.
● Cookies & Tracking: I may use cookies or similar technologies to improve website
functionality, analyze usage, and provide a better browsing experience.

I use your information to:

● Respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
● Manage bookings, payments, and contracts.
● Deliver products and services, such as galleries, prints, and albums.
● Communicate important updates or promotions (you may opt out at any time).
● Improve the Sites and my services, analyze trends, and maintain security.

I do not sell your personal information. I may share information with:

● Service Providers: Companies that help with website hosting, email communication,
payment processing, or printing (e.g., HoneyBook, Squarespace, Stripe, print labs).
● Legal Compliance: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.
● Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your
information may be transferred as part of the business.

You have the right to:

● Access the personal information I hold about you.
● Request corrections or updates to your information.
● Request deletion of your information (except where I am legally required to retain it).
● Opt out of marketing communications at any time by using unsubscribe links or
contacting me directly.

I implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no system is completely secure, and I cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted to or stored on the Sites.

The Sites may contain links to third-party websites or services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. I encourage you to review the privacy practices of any third-party sites you visit.

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted with a revised
effective date. Your continued use of the Sites after changes indicates your acceptance of the
updated Privacy Policy.