Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 20, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how DeHart Photography ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website (the "Site") or interact with our historical and contemporary public event photography services.

1. Personal Information We Collect

When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Web browser information
  • IP address
  • Time zone
  • Cookie data
  • Pages viewed and interaction data

We refer to this automatically-collected information as "Device Information."

Collection Technologies

  • Cookies: Data files placed on your device with an anonymous unique identifier. For more information about cookies and how to disable them, visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org.
  • Log Files: Track actions on the Site, including IP address, browser type, ISP, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.
  • Web Beacons: Electronic files used to record browsing information.

2. Photography and Image Usage

Our Site displays photographs taken at public events from the 1980s to present day. By accessing and using our Site, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • All photographs were taken in public spaces or at public events where there is no reasonable expectation of privacy
  • We maintain the copyright and all rights to these photographs
  • We make reasonable efforts to respect the dignity and privacy of individuals in the photographs
  • We reserve the right to display, modify, and distribute these photographs as part of our historical archive

3. Image Removal Requests

If you believe your image appears in our photographs and wish to request its removal, please contact us at michael@daltondehart.com with:

  • Your full name and contact information
  • The specific image URL or description
  • Your relationship to the image
  • Reason for removal request

We will review each request within 30 business days and take appropriate action based on legal requirements and our policies.

4. Legal Framework for Photography Display

Our photography display is governed by:

  • First Amendment rights protecting freedom of expression
  • Texas state laws regarding public photography
  • Copyright laws protecting our intellectual property
  • Fair use provisions for historical documentation

5. Donations and Payment Information

When you make a donation, we collect:

  • Name and contact information
  • Billing address
  • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)

We use this information to:

  • Process your donation
  • Provide tax receipts
  • Communicate about your donation
  • Maintain our records as required by law

6. Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Secure SSL encryption
  • Regular security assessments
  • Limited employee access to personal data
  • Secure payment processing through Stripe

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of marketing communications
  • Request removal of your image from our Site

8. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, image removal requests, or general questions, please contact us at:

Email: michael@daltondehart.com

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of any material changes through the Site.