Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 8, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Ryan Schmidt collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information when you visit ryanschmidt.de, contact me through my website, inquire about photography or videography services, or work with me on a creative project.

By using this website or submitting information through the site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Who this policy applies to

This policy applies to visitors, potential clients, collaborators, artists, brands, companies, wedding clients, and anyone else who interacts with my website, booking forms, email, or social links.

My website showcases photography, videography, music, portrait, wedding, short-form, BTS, commercial, and creative direction work. I am based in Nashville, Tennessee and available for travel.

2. Information I collect

I may collect personal information that you choose to provide, including:

  • Your name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Business, artist, brand, or company name

  • Project details

  • Event date, location, and timeline

  • Budget range

  • Social media handles or website links

  • Any other information you include when contacting me or filling out a booking form

I may also automatically receive limited technical information when you visit my website, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Approximate location based on browser or analytics data

  • How you found or interacted with the website

This information may be collected through website hosting, analytics, cookies, embedded content, or third-party tools connected to the website.

3. How I use your information

I use the information I collect to:

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Discuss potential photography or videography projects

  • Prepare quotes, proposals, invoices, agreements, timelines, and production plans

  • Book and manage shoots

  • Communicate before, during, and after a project

  • Deliver photos, videos, edits, galleries, or project files

  • Improve my website, portfolio, services, and client experience

  • Maintain business records for accounting, tax, legal, and administrative purposes

  • Protect the security and proper function of my website and business systems

I do not sell your personal information.

4. Booking forms, email, and communication

If you contact me through a booking form, email, Instagram, LinkedIn, or another communication channel, I may keep that information so I can respond, follow up, manage the project, and maintain business records.

Please avoid sending highly sensitive information through website forms or social media messages.

5. Cookies and analytics

My website may use cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies to understand website traffic, page views, visitor behavior, and general performance.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function and provide basic usage information. You can usually disable cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not work as intended if cookies are turned off.

Because this website is built on a third-party website platform, the platform may also collect technical and analytics data according to its own privacy practices.

6. Third-party services

I may use third-party services to operate my business and website. These may include services for:

  • Website hosting and design

  • Contact forms

  • Email communication

  • Analytics

  • Scheduling

  • Invoicing and payments

  • Contracts or e-signatures

  • Cloud storage and file delivery

  • Photo galleries or video delivery

  • Social media links and embedded content

These third parties may process information only as needed to provide their services. Their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies and terms.

7. Payments

If payment is required for a project, payment information may be processed through a third-party payment provider, invoicing platform, bank, or payment app.

I do not intentionally collect or store full credit card numbers directly through this website. Payment providers may collect and process payment details according to their own privacy and security practices.

8. Project materials, images, and media

As a photographer and videographer, I may collect, create, store, edit, and deliver project-related media, including photos, videos, audio, behind-the-scenes footage, production notes, creative references, call sheets, shot lists, and other materials necessary to complete a project.

Usage rights, portfolio usage, confidentiality, delivery terms, and licensing are generally handled through the specific agreement, contract, release, or written communication connected to the project.

9. Sharing information

I may share limited information when necessary to:

  • Complete a project

  • Work with subcontractors, assistants, editors, contractors, production crew, or collaborators

  • Deliver files, galleries, videos, or project assets

  • Process payments or invoices

  • Maintain business records

  • Comply with legal, tax, accounting, or regulatory obligations

  • Protect my rights, safety, website, business, clients, or others

I do not sell personal information to third parties.

10. Data retention

I keep personal information and project-related records only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including communication, project delivery, business records, legal obligations, tax records, accounting, dispute resolution, and portfolio or archival purposes.

Project files, delivered media, and communication records may be retained for future reference, backup, licensing, portfolio, or client service purposes unless otherwise agreed in writing.

11. Security

I take reasonable steps to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or disclosure. However, no website, email system, cloud service, or online platform can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

You are responsible for using secure communication methods and avoiding the submission of highly sensitive personal information through public or unsecured channels.

12. Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, deletion, or limitation of certain personal information.

You may contact me at ryanschmidtcontact@gmail.com to request that I review, update, or delete personal information I may have about you, subject to any legal, tax, accounting, contractual, or legitimate business reasons for retaining it.

You can also disable cookies through your browser settings or avoid submitting information through the website if you do not want that information collected.

13. Children’s privacy

This website is not directed toward children under 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through this website, please contact me at ryanschmidtcontact@gmail.com so I can review and delete it if appropriate.

14. Links to other websites

This website may link to third-party websites, social media platforms, portfolios, client sites, or other external pages. I am not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of those third-party websites.

15. Updates to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my website, services, tools, legal requirements, or business practices.

The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

16. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact:

Ryan Schmidt
Photographer & Videographer
Nashville, Tennessee
Email: ryanschmidtcontact@gmail.com
Website: ryanschmidt.de