Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 7, 2026

At InThePaintShots, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

When you visit our website, purchase photographs, or contact us, we may collect:

Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and shipping address
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment providers)
Order history

Website Information

We may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Pages visited
Date and time of visits
Referral website information
Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Process orders and payments
Deliver digital downloads and print orders
Respond to questions and customer service requests
Send order confirmations and receipts
Notify you about galleries, events, or promotions (only if you choose to receive marketing communications)
Improve our website and customer experience
Detect and prevent fraud or misuse

3. Photography and Images

Photographs taken at sporting events may include athletes, coaches, officials, spectators, and others who are present.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, photographs may be displayed:

In online galleries
On our website
On our social media pages
In portfolios
In promotional materials for InThePaintShots

If you would like a specific image removed from our website or social media, please contact us. We will review requests in good faith, especially when they involve minors, while recognizing that some images may already have been shared or distributed.

4. Payment Security

We do not store your complete credit card information.

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors that are responsible for protecting your payment information.

5. Cookies

Our website may use cookies to:

Keep you logged in
Remember preferences
Improve website performance
Analyze website traffic

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.

6. Sharing Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only with trusted service providers that help us operate our business, such as:

Payment processors
Professional print labs
Website and gallery hosting providers
Email service providers
Shipping providers

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

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

7. Data Retention

We retain customer information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Complete orders
Maintain business records
Comply with legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our agreements

Purchased galleries may not remain available indefinitely. Customers should download purchased digital files promptly.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services often involve youth sporting events. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children through our website.

Parents or legal guardians may contact us regarding photographs or information relating to their child.

9. Your Choices

You may:

Request access to your personal information
Request corrections to inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable legal or business recordkeeping requirements
Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.

10. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services such as payment processors, print fulfillment providers, or gallery platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version will be posted on our website with a new effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

InThePaintShots

Email: info@inthepaintshots.com

Website: https://inthepaintshots.com