Who We Are

Our website address is: https://shorelinelaserdesigns.com. Shoreline Laser Designs is operated as a division of Ryan Smith Photography, located in Socastee, South Carolina. We specialize in custom laser engraving, including black slate, wood, and memorial designs.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

  • Comments: When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
  • Contact Forms: If you use a contact form on our site to inquire about custom laser projects, we collect your name and email address to respond to your request.
  • Media: If you upload images to the website (for custom engraving previews, for example), you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included.
  • Cookies: If you leave a comment or log in to our site, we use cookies to save your preferences and login information for your convenience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Process and fulfill your custom laser engraving orders.
  • Send invoices and communicate regarding your projects.
  • Improve our website and SEO for the Myrtle Beach and Horry County area.

Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell your personal data. We only share information with third-party services necessary for business operations, such as payment processors (Wave) or automated spam detection services for comments.

How Long We Retain Your Data

If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. For users that register on our website, we store the personal information provided in their user profile. You can see, edit, or delete your personal information at any time.

What Rights You Have Over Your Data

If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you, excluding data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Contact Information

For any privacy-specific concerns, you can contact us directly through the Shoreline Laser Designs website.