Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 8, 2026
SophterLight Photography, LLC (“SophterLight,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about information that may be collected when you visit SophterLight.com, communicate with us, or use services available through our website.
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, request information, inquire about photography services, submit a website form, book a service, make a purchase, or otherwise communicate with SophterLight.
Depending upon the service you use, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number, event or session information, and the contents of messages or inquiries you send to us.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through a general website contact form unless it is necessary for your request.
Information Collected Automatically
SophterLight.com is hosted using Weebly/Square services. When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website platform and service providers.
This information may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser and device information, operating system, referring or exit pages, pages viewed, dates and times of visits, and information collected through cookies or similar technologies.
SophterLight may also use website statistics or analytics made available through its website platform or other service providers to understand generally how visitors use the website and to improve its content and performance.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
SophterLight.com and the services used to operate it may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for website functionality, security, preferences, analytics, and other website features.
For additional information, please see our Cookie Notice.
How We Use Information
Information collected through or in connection with SophterLight.com may be used to:
SophterLight uses third-party service providers to operate portions of its business and website. These may include website hosting and technology providers, payment processors, analytics providers, communications services, and other vendors necessary to provide requested services.
These providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and/or on behalf of SophterLight in connection with the services they provide.
SophterLight.com is currently built and hosted using Weebly/Square technology.
Sale of Personal Information
SophterLight does not operate a business model based upon selling its clients' or website visitors' personal information to data brokers.
If our practices materially change, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
Photographs and Client Images
Photographs created by SophterLight are handled separately from ordinary website visitor information. Client photographs will be used, displayed, published, archived, or shared in accordance with applicable agreements, permissions, releases, and legitimate business requirements.
Client proofing galleries or other private client materials should not be assumed to be publicly accessible unless specifically intended for public display.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures appropriate to our business to safeguard information under our control. Our website platform and other third-party providers also maintain their own technical and organizational security measures.
No method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, legitimate business and recordkeeping requirements, contractual obligations, dispute resolution, and applicable legal requirements.
Your Choices and Privacy Requests
You may contact SophterLight to ask questions about personal information you have provided to us or to request that we correct or delete information where appropriate and legally permitted.
Certain information may need to be retained for contractual, financial, recordkeeping, fraud-prevention, or legal purposes.
Children's Privacy
SophterLight provides family and children's photography services; however, this website is not intended to solicit personal information directly from children. Parents or legal guardians should submit inquiries concerning photography services for minors.
Third-Party Websites
SophterLight.com may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. SophterLight is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of independently operated third-party websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, business practices, service providers, or applicable requirements.
The effective date shown above indicates when this version became effective.
Contact Us
Questions concerning this Privacy Policy or privacy practices may be directed to:
SophterLight Photography, LLC
Connecticut, United States
SophterLight.com
Please use the contact information provided on our website to submit privacy-related questions or requests.
Effective Date: September 8, 2026
SophterLight Photography, LLC (“SophterLight,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to being transparent about information that may be collected when you visit SophterLight.com, communicate with us, or use services available through our website.
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you contact us, request information, inquire about photography services, submit a website form, book a service, make a purchase, or otherwise communicate with SophterLight.
Depending upon the service you use, this information may include your name, email address, telephone number, event or session information, and the contents of messages or inquiries you send to us.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through a general website contact form unless it is necessary for your request.
Information Collected Automatically
SophterLight.com is hosted using Weebly/Square services. When you visit the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website platform and service providers.
This information may include your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser and device information, operating system, referring or exit pages, pages viewed, dates and times of visits, and information collected through cookies or similar technologies.
SophterLight may also use website statistics or analytics made available through its website platform or other service providers to understand generally how visitors use the website and to improve its content and performance.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
SophterLight.com and the services used to operate it may use cookies and similar technologies necessary for website functionality, security, preferences, analytics, and other website features.
For additional information, please see our Cookie Notice.
How We Use Information
Information collected through or in connection with SophterLight.com may be used to:
- respond to inquiries and requests;
- provide photography and related services;
- communicate with prospective and existing clients;
- process bookings, orders, or payments when applicable;
- maintain and improve the website;
- understand website usage and performance;
- prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents;
- maintain appropriate business records; and
- comply with applicable legal obligations.
SophterLight uses third-party service providers to operate portions of its business and website. These may include website hosting and technology providers, payment processors, analytics providers, communications services, and other vendors necessary to provide requested services.
These providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies and/or on behalf of SophterLight in connection with the services they provide.
SophterLight.com is currently built and hosted using Weebly/Square technology.
Sale of Personal Information
SophterLight does not operate a business model based upon selling its clients' or website visitors' personal information to data brokers.
If our practices materially change, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
Photographs and Client Images
Photographs created by SophterLight are handled separately from ordinary website visitor information. Client photographs will be used, displayed, published, archived, or shared in accordance with applicable agreements, permissions, releases, and legitimate business requirements.
Client proofing galleries or other private client materials should not be assumed to be publicly accessible unless specifically intended for public display.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures appropriate to our business to safeguard information under our control. Our website platform and other third-party providers also maintain their own technical and organizational security measures.
No method of transmitting or storing information electronically can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, legitimate business and recordkeeping requirements, contractual obligations, dispute resolution, and applicable legal requirements.
Your Choices and Privacy Requests
You may contact SophterLight to ask questions about personal information you have provided to us or to request that we correct or delete information where appropriate and legally permitted.
Certain information may need to be retained for contractual, financial, recordkeeping, fraud-prevention, or legal purposes.
Children's Privacy
SophterLight provides family and children's photography services; however, this website is not intended to solicit personal information directly from children. Parents or legal guardians should submit inquiries concerning photography services for minors.
Third-Party Websites
SophterLight.com may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. SophterLight is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of independently operated third-party websites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to our website, business practices, service providers, or applicable requirements.
The effective date shown above indicates when this version became effective.
Contact Us
Questions concerning this Privacy Policy or privacy practices may be directed to:
SophterLight Photography, LLC
Connecticut, United States
SophterLight.com
Please use the contact information provided on our website to submit privacy-related questions or requests.
Cookie NoticeCookie Notice
Effective Date: September 8, 2026
SophterLight.com uses, or may rely upon third-party website services that use, cookies and similar technologies.
What Is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small data file placed on or associated with your browser or device when you visit a website.
Cookies and similar technologies can enable websites and service providers to remember information, provide website functionality, maintain security, understand website activity, and improve website performance.
Cookies Used in Connection With SophterLight.com
SophterLight.com is built and hosted using Weebly/Square technology. Weebly/Square and other services integrated with the website may use cookies or similar technologies in connection with operation of the site.
Depending upon the website features and services currently enabled, these technologies may be used for purposes including:
Essential and Security Functions
Technologies necessary for website operation, security, fraud prevention, network management, or features requested by visitors.
Preferences and Functionality
Technologies that help remember choices or enable website functionality.
Analytics and Performance
Technologies that help website operators and service providers understand how visitors interact with pages, how visitors arrive at the website, and how the website performs.
Third-Party Content and Services
Certain embedded or linked services may use their own cookies or similar technologies. Those technologies are governed by the respective provider's practices.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow users to view, restrict, block, or delete cookies through browser privacy settings.
Blocking certain cookies may affect the operation or availability of some website features.
Where a cookie-consent or preference tool is provided on SophterLight.com, visitors may also use that tool to make available cookie choices.
Changes to This Notice
SophterLight may update this Cookie Notice as website technologies, service providers, or applicable requirements change.
Contact
Questions about the use of cookies on SophterLight.com may be directed to:
SophterLight Photography, LLC
Connecticut, United States
SophterLight.com
Please use the contact information available on our website.
Website Terms of Use
Effective Date: September 8, 2026
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of SophterLight.com, operated by SophterLight Photography, LLC (“SophterLight,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).
By using this website, you agree to these Terms of Use.
Website Content
The information provided on SophterLight.com is intended for general informational and promotional purposes. We make reasonable efforts to maintain accurate and current information but do not guarantee that every item will always be complete, current, or error-free.
Photography services, availability, deliverables, pricing, locations, promotions, and other offerings may change without notice.
Photography Services
Information displayed on this website does not by itself create a photography-services contract.
Specific photography assignments may be subject to a separate written agreement addressing matters including scope, pricing, payment, scheduling, cancellation, deliverables, licensing, copyright, image usage, and other terms.
If a separate written agreement conflicts with these Website Terms of Use concerning a photography assignment, the applicable written service agreement will control for that assignment.
Copyright and Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise indicated, photographs, graphics, text, logos, branding, design elements, and other original content displayed on SophterLight.com are owned by SophterLight Photography, LLC, Michael Thelen, their respective licensors, or other identified rights holders and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may view website content for ordinary personal and informational purposes.
You may not reproduce, download, publish, distribute, modify, sell, license, commercially exploit, or otherwise use photographs or other protected website content without permission from the applicable rights holder, except as permitted by law.
Portfolio Images
Images displayed on SophterLight.com may include photographs created for clients, commercial assignments, events, editorial projects, portraits, or other work and are presented as examples of photographic services and creative work where appropriate authorization or other lawful basis for display exists.
The appearance of a person, product, property, trademark, or organization in a photograph does not necessarily imply sponsorship or endorsement of SophterLight.
Acceptable Use
You agree not to use SophterLight.com in a manner intended to:
- interfere with operation or security of the website;
- gain unauthorized access to website systems or information;
- introduce malicious software or harmful code;
- impersonate another person;
- submit fraudulent or unlawful information; or
- infringe intellectual-property or other legal rights.
The website may contain links to or integrations with services operated by third parties. SophterLight does not control independently operated third-party websites and is not responsible for their availability, content, privacy practices, or security.
Disclaimer
SophterLight.com and its content are provided on an “as available” basis to the extent permitted by applicable law.
We do not warrant that the website will operate continuously or without errors or that all content will remain available indefinitely.
Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by applicable law, SophterLight Photography, LLC and its owners, employees, contractors, and representatives will not be liable for indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or similar damages arising solely from use of or inability to use this website.
Nothing in these Terms excludes liability that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Privacy
Use of SophterLight.com is also subject to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Notice.
Changes to These Terms
We may revise these Terms periodically. The effective date above identifies the current version.
Governing Law
These Terms are governed by applicable laws of the State of Connecticut and the United States, without limiting rights that consumers may have under other applicable laws.
Contact
Questions concerning these Website Terms of Use may be directed to:
SophterLight Photography, LLC
Connecticut, United States
SophterLight.com
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