Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 9, 2026
At Taberner Studio Photography, we value the privacy of our visitors and customers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or make a purchase. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when placing an order, creating an account, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us. This may include:
- Name and email address
- Shipping address (street, city, state, and ZIP code)
- Phone number (if provided)
- Order history and purchase details
We also automatically collect certain information when you visit our site, including browser type, device information, referring URL, pages viewed, and approximate state or region and country. We use your IP address transiently to estimate location, but we do not store IP addresses with pageview analytics.
Local Browser Storage
Our website uses your browser's local storage (localStorage) to maintain your shopping cart contents and account session between visits. If you accept analytics cookies, we also use session storage to remember an anonymous visit identifier for that browser session. This data is stored on your device and can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
- Process and fulfill your orders
- Send order confirmations, invoices, and shipping notifications
- Provide personalized product recommendations based on your purchase history
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Send marketing communications (with your consent)
- Improve our website and customer experience
- Detect and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
Payment Processing & Stripe
All payment transactions are processed securely by Stripe, Inc. We never receive or store your full credit card number, CVV, or other sensitive payment credentials on our servers. Stripe handles all payment data in compliance with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard).
During checkout, Stripe may offer a “Save my information for faster checkout” option (powered by Stripe Link). If you choose to save your information, Stripe stores your email, payment method, and shipping details on their servers — not ours. This allows you to check out faster on any Stripe-powered website. Your saved information is governed by Stripe's Privacy Policy and Link Terms. You can manage or delete your saved Stripe Link information at any time at link.co.
Third-Party Service Providers
We share your information only with trusted third parties necessary to operate our business:
- Stripe, Inc.— Payment processing and sales tax calculation. See their privacy policy.
- Print fulfillment partner — Our professional print lab fulfills and ships your orders. We share only the information necessary for order fulfillment (name, shipping address, and order details).
- Amazon Web Services (SES) — Delivers transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates) and marketing emails on our behalf.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any other third parties.
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- PCI-compliant payment processing through Stripe (we never store card details)
- Restricted access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We collect minimal cookieless pageview statistics to understand site traffic and improve the website. These essential statistics do not include stored IP addresses, city, browser session identifiers, or customer identifiers. If you choose Accept All, we may use analytics storage to connect page views within a browser session and, when you are logged in, associate that session with your customer account. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy.
Your Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose about you
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell or share your data)
- Limit the use of sensitive personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
Washington Residents (My Health My Data Act & WPA)
If you are a Washington state resident, you have similar rights under applicable Washington privacy laws, including the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Obtain a portable copy of your personal data
- Opt out of targeted advertising based on personal data
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information at the bottom of this page. We will respond to verifiable requests within the time frames required by applicable law (typically within 45 days).
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
International Visitors
Our website is operated from the United States. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your information will be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers and central database are located. The data protection and privacy laws of the United States may differ from those in your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Order records are retained for a minimum of seven years for tax and legal compliance. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal retention requirements.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your privacy rights, or need to report a concern, please contact us at:
Taberner Studio PhotographyEmail: privacy@tabernerstudio.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.