Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 23, 2025

Goldie Hour Booth (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates as a sole proprietorship based in Texas, providing photo booth rental services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal information when you visit our website, interact with us, or use our photo booth services.

Information We Collect

We may collect information in the following ways:

Information You Provide to Us

When you contact us or book services, you may provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Event details (date, location, number of guests)

  • Billing and payment information (processed through secure third-party vendors)

  • Any messages or comments you send us

Information Collected During Photo Booth Use

When guests use our photo booth, we may collect:

  • Photos, videos, GIFs, or other media captured by the booth

  • Email addresses or phone numbers if guests choose digital delivery

  • Permission-based social media or sharing options (if offered)

Guests are informed through signage or on-screen prompts that their photos may be viewed by the event host.

Automatically Collected Information (Website)

If you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies and tracking data

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide photo booth rental services

  • Communicate with you about bookings and events

  • Deliver digital copies of photos or videos

  • Improve our website and services

  • Process payments and manage invoices

  • Maintain event records and technical logs

  • Protect our business from fraud, misuse, or security threats

We may also use media captured in the booth (photos, videos, GIFs) for:

  • Marketing or promotional purposes BUT ONLY if we receive written consent from the client or individual, as required.

How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

  • Service providers (hosting, payment processors, cloud storage, email/SMS services)

  • Event hosts, if they request copies of the images taken at their event

  • Legal authorities, if required for compliance or to protect our legal rights

  • Business transfer scenarios, if we ever sell or transfer the business assets

Photo Use, Storage & Ownership

  • Photos, videos, and other media taken in the photo booth are typically provided to the event host as part of the rental agreement.

  • Guests should assume the host will have access to all captured photos unless otherwise stated.

  • Media may be stored on secure cloud storage or local devices for backup and delivery.

  • We retain media for 90 days unless otherwise requested by the client.

  • You may request deletion of your personal photos if you are identifiable and we still have access to them.

Cookies & Tracking (Website)

We may use cookies to:

  • Improve site functionality

  • Analyze traffic

  • Customize user experience

  • Support marketing or advertising features

You may disable cookies through your browser settings.

Data Security

We use commercially reasonable physical, digital, and administrative safeguards to protect personal data. However, no method of internet transmission or storage is 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

Our services often operate at family events, but our website and booking process are not directed to children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children online.
If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

Your Rights & Choices

You may request to:

  • Access your personal information

  • Correct or update your information

  • Request deletion (when legally permissible)

  • Opt out of marketing communications

Contact details are provided below.

Texas Privacy Requirements

As a Texas-based sole proprietor, we comply with:

  • Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act (TITEPA)

  • Federal privacy regulations (FTC Act, CAN-SPAM, etc.)

  • Any future requirements should Texas enact broader data privacy laws

We do not sell personal information and do not fall under requirements for large data brokers or ad networks.

Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed to:

  • Provide services

  • Fulfill contracts

  • Comply with legal obligations

  • Resolve disputes

Media captured in the photo booth is kept according to the retention period stated above.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. Updates are effective when posted on our website.

Contact Us

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

Goldie Hour Booth
Carley Schmedt
hello@goldiehourbooth.com
New Braunfels, Texas