Privacy & Image Use Policy

We may collect the following information when you book a session, contact us, or place an order:

• Name
• Phone number
• Email address

• Session type (individual, couple, family, event, etc.)
• Design selection
• Purchase/order details
• Delivery preferences

• Iris photographs captured during your session
• Edited artwork files created from your iris photograph 
• Booth photos/videos (for event sessions) 

• Social media handle (if you choose to share it)
• Special requests or notes you provide

We use your information for legitimate business purposes related to your order and customer experience, including:

• Scheduling and confirming appointments
• Communicating about your session or order
• Creating and editing your iris artwork
• Delivering your digital artwork or print order
• Customer support
• Internal recordkeeping (orders, payments, delivery status)
• Event reminders and occasional updates or offers (where you provide contact details)

We do not use your iris images for biometric identification, enrollment, authentication, or security systems.

We understand that customers may have questions about iris images and privacy.

• We capture iris images only for artistic purposes
• We do not use images for biometric identification or authentication
• We do not create biometric templates, biometric databases, or identity records
• We do not sell your personal data

Light of Your Iris creates art photography and keepsake artwork, not biometric identity scans.

 Light of Your Iris may use iris artwork and booth photos/videos for marketing purposes, including:

• Social media
• Website content
• Promotional materials

For event participants, this use is disclosed in the event form/notice completed at the booth.

Our current event notice states:

Privacy and Messaging Notice: By participating in this event and providing your email and/or mobile number, we may send you information about your iris file, event reminders, and occasional updates or offers from Light of Your Iris. Message & data rates may apply. Frequency varies. Your iris artwork and booth photos/videos may be used for marketing. We do not sell your data.

If you have questions about image use, please ask us before or during your session.

If you provide your email address and/or mobile number (including at an event booth), we may contact you regarding:

• Your iris file or order
• Session-related updates
• Event reminders
• Occasional updates or offers from Light of Your Iris

Message & data rates may apply. Frequency varies.

You can reply or contact us at any time if you have questions about communications.

We keep files and customer information only as long as reasonably needed to:

• Process and complete your order
• Deliver your final artwor 
• Handle follow-up edits or customer service requests
• Maintain basic business records

If you would like your files deleted after your order is completed, you may request deletion by contacting us.

We will make reasonable efforts to delete image files from our active records after your order is complete, subject to:

• Any ongoing order, edit, or support request
• Legal, tax, or recordkeeping obligations (for non-image transaction records)

We take reasonable steps to protect your information and image files.

These may include:

• Limiting access to customer files
• Using password-protected devices/accounts
• Storing files only as needed for business operations

While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take privacy seriously and handle customer files with care.

 We do not sell your personal data.

We may share limited information only when necessary to operate our business, such as:

• Payment processors (to process payments)
• Printing or production partners (if needed to fulfill your order)
• Website, booking, or form tools (to manage appointments and inquiries)
• Messaging/email service providers (to send order updates or event-related communications)

These providers receive only the information needed to perform their services.

Our portrait photography showcases your unique personality and style. We work with you to create a comfortable and relaxed environment, so you can be yourself and let your true self shine through in the photos.

 We may provide iris photography for children with a parent or guardian’s participation and consent.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without a parent or guardian involved in the booking or session process.

 You may contact us at any time to:

• Ask how your information is being used
• Update your contact information
• Ask questions about marketing use of iris artwork or booth photos/videos
• Request deletion of completed-order image files

We are happy to answer questions and explain our process before or after your session.

We may update this Privacy & Image Use Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.