Terms & Conditions, Privacy and Cookie Policy

 


Terms & Conditions

Effective Date: February 10, 2026

Welcome to https://taragilesphotography.com (the “Site”), operated by Tara Giles Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using this website, you agree to the following Terms & Conditions. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use this site.


Use of This Website

This website is provided for informational and business purposes related to photography services. You agree to use this site in a lawful manner and not for any illegal or unauthorized purpose.

You may not attempt to:

  • Hack, disrupt, or interfere with the website

  • Copy or misuse content without permission

  • Use the site in a way that could damage, disable, or impair its functionality


Intellectual Property

All content on this website, including but not limited to:

  • Photographs

  • Images

  • Text

  • Graphics

  • Logos

  • Branding

  • Website design

…is the property of Tara Giles Photography unless otherwise stated and is protected by copyright and intellectual property laws.

You may not copy, download, reproduce, distribute, or use any content from this site without prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial viewing.


Photography Portfolio & Images

All images displayed on this site are for portfolio and marketing purposes. These images may not be copied, saved, screenshot, shared, or reused without written permission from Tara Giles Photography.


Inquiries, Bookings & Services

Submitting a contact form, inquiry, or booking request does not guarantee availability or create a binding agreement. All photography services are subject to availability and may require a signed contract and/or deposit before a session is officially booked.

Specific terms for sessions, payments, cancellations, rescheduling, usage rights, and deliverables will be outlined in your individual client agreement or contract.


Payments & Third-Party Tools

Payments, contracts, galleries, or bookings may be processed through third-party platforms (such as gallery hosting, booking, or invoicing systems). We are not responsible for the policies, security, or functionality of third-party services.


Website Accuracy

We do our best to keep the information on this site accurate and up to date. However, we do not guarantee that all content is always complete, current, or error-free. We reserve the right to update, change, or remove content at any time without notice.


Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Tara Giles Photography shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of this website or your inability to use this website.

This includes, but is not limited to, damages related to:

  • Website errors or downtime

  • Loss of data

  • Viruses or harmful components

  • Reliance on information provided on this site


External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites (such as social media platforms or embedded content). We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third-party websites.


Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Please review that policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.


Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.


Governing Law

These Terms & Conditions are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.


Contact Information

If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, you can contact us at:

Tara Giles Photography
Email: [your email address]
Website: https://taragilesphotography.com


If you want, I can also:

  • Align this perfectly with your client contract language

  • Simplify or tighten the wording

  • Customize it for Pixieset, HoneyBook, or your booking workflow

  • Add a Refunds / Cancellations / Rescheduling clause that matches how you actually run sessions

Privacy & Cookie Policy

Effective Date: February 10, 2026

Tara Giles Photography (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://taragilesphotography.com (the “Site”). Your privacy is important to us, and this policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact us at:
Email: [email protected]


Who We Are

TaraGilesPhotography.com is operated by Tara Giles Photography, a photography business based in Washington, USA.


Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Your name, email address, phone number, and any message you send through contact, inquiry, or booking forms.

  • Client Information: Details you provide related to photography services, sessions, or bookings.

  • Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.

  • Cookies & Usage Data: Information about how you use our website to help improve performance and user experience.

If you leave comments on the site, we also collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as your IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.

An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture may be visible to the public in the context of your comment.


How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and messages

  • Provide photography services and manage bookings

  • Communicate with you about your session or request

  • Improve our website and user experience

  • Send emails or updates if you have opted in

  • Protect the website from spam, abuse, and security threats

We do not sell your personal information.


Media Uploads

If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the site.


Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help improve your browsing experience.

  • If you leave a comment, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.

  • If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie will be set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

  • When you log in, we set cookies to save your login information and screen display preferences. Login cookies last two days; screen options cookies last one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks.

  • If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved that contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID. It expires after one day.

We may also use cookies for analytics and website performance tracking. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function properly.


Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, or posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited those websites directly.

These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that content, especially if you have an account and are logged in to those platforms.


Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services for:

  • Website analytics

  • Email communication

  • Booking or client management

  • Embedded media (such as video or social media content)

These third parties may collect, store, and process data according to their own privacy policies.


Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal data.

If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.


How Long We Retain Your Data

  • If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve follow-up comments.

  • For users who register on the site (if any), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.

  • Contact and inquiry information is retained only as long as necessary for business, legal, or customer service purposes.


Your Rights Over Your Data

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

  • Request that we correct or delete your personal data

  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time

This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under privacy laws.


Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.


Children’s Information

This website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.