Privacy Policy

Effective Date: Jul. 8, 2025

Last Updated: Jul. 8, 2025

TAPhotographs LLC (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website, book our services, or otherwise interact with us.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information when you interact with our website or services:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing address

  • Event/session details

  • Image files (photos, uploads)

  • Payment information (processed via third-party processors)

We also collect automated technical data, such as:

  • Browser and device information

  • IP address

  • Session duration and site usage (via analytics tools)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Schedule and manage consultations and photography sessions

  • Process payments securely

  • Deliver images and digital galleries

  • Communicate session details and updates

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve our website and services

  • Send promotional content or updates (with your consent)

3. How We Share Your Information

We never sell your data. We may share your information with trusted third-party services for the purpose of delivering our services, including:

  • Google Workspace (emails, documents)

  • Acuity/Squarespace Scheduling (booking)

  • Adobe (photo editing and document processing)

  • Stripe / Square (payment processing)

  • Pixieset / Google Drive (image delivery, if applicable)

All third-party providers are required to safeguard your information according to their own privacy and data security policies.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking tools for basic analytics and performance monitoring. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

5. Data Storage and Retention

We retain client information and images for up to 1 year after service delivery, unless otherwise agreed. After that, files may be archived or deleted. Image re-hosting beyond 30 days may incur a retrieval fee.

6. Your Rights

You may:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Ask us to correct or delete your data

  • Withdraw consent to receive marketing

  • Request image removal from our website or social media (unless otherwise agreed in a signed model release)

To make a request, please email us at contact@taphotographs.com.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information using secure servers, encryption, and limited access. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.

8. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental or guardian consent. Parents may contact us to review or remove a child’s information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. The most current version will always be posted on this page with the effective date noted above.

10. Contact Us

For questions or privacy concerns, contact:

  • contact@taphotographs.com

  • TAPhotographs LLC — Iowa