At Kristin Smith Photography, I use cookies and similar tracking technologies to give you a better browsing experience, understand how visitors use my website, and make sure everything functions properly. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types I use, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences so everything loads smoothly. Some cookies are essential for the site to work, while others help improve analytics, performance, or marketing.


2. Types of Cookies I Use

A. Essential / Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be turned off in my system.
They help with things like:

• Page navigation

• Security & basic functionality

• Loading core features

• These do not store personal information.

B. Analytics & Performance Cookies

These help me understand how visitors use the site.
For example:

• How many people visit

• What pages they view

• How long they stay
  
  I may use tools like Google Analytics or similar. These cookies help me improve the user experience.

C. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used (if enabled) to:

• Show relevant marketing content

• Track ad performance

• Understand visitor interests

This may include platforms like Meta (Facebook/Instagram), Google Ads, Pinterest, or similar—only if those tools are active on my site.

D. Functionality Cookies

These help personalize your experience, such as remembering:

• Form preferences

• Page settings

3. Cookies Placed by Third-Party Tools

Some third-party services installed on my website may place their own cookies. Examples include:

• Google Analytics

• Pinterest Tag

• Meta Pixel

• Embedded videos or maps

These services may collect anonymized or aggregated data to help analyze traffic or improve performance.


4. How You Can Manage or Disable Cookies

You have full control over your cookie preferences.

Using My Cookie Banner (Cookiebot)

When you visit my site for the first time, you’ll see a cookie banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies

• Decline non-essential cookies

• Choose specific categories

You can update your preferences at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link on my website footer (if installed).

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Here are shortcuts for popular browsers:

• Chrome

• Firefox

• Safari

• Edge

(Each browser has built-in cookie controls.)

Please note: disabling certain cookies may impact how the website looks or functions.


5. Do I Sell Personal Information?

I do not sell personal information.
If California’s CCPA/CPRA applies to you, you can still request:

• Access to your data

• Deletion of your data

• Updates to your cookie preferences

• Clarification about data-sharing practices

Just email me at kristinsmithphotos@gmail.com


6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

I may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Website features

• Cookie usage

• Legal requirements

Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.



Questions?

You can reach me at:
kristinsmithphotos@gmail.com