Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Tara Arseven LLC operates the website [www.taraarseven.com] and its associated subdomains. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. Tara Arseven LLC is bound by the Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, which sets out some principles concerning the privacy of individuals.

Who We Are

This site is owned and operated by Tara Arseven LLC, a Dallas-based Limited Liability Company offering photography services under Tara Arseven Photography, Stellaris Studios, and Aurora Lust. For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at:

Email: hello@taraarseven.com
Business Address: 1409 Botham Jean Blvd. #237 Dallas, TX 75215

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

We collect the following types of personal data:

Contact & Booking Information

The name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and session details are provided via contact forms or booking platforms.
We collect this information to respond to inquiries, confirm bookings, send updates, and deliver services.

Transactional Data

Payment details (processed securely via third-party platform, Honeybook).
This is used to complete and manage transactions related to services or product orders.

Technical Data

IP address, browser type, and device information via cookies and analytics tools to improve performance and user experience.

Cookies

Cookies help us understand how visitors use the site and improve your browsing experience. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time.

Media

If you upload media (e.g., testimonials, reviews, etc.), be aware that, depending on the context, any uploaded content may be publicly visible.

Comments

We do not currently allow comments on our site, but should this change, we will collect your name, IP address, and browser data for spam protection.

Contact Forms

Any information submitted through our contact forms is used solely for customer service and scheduling purposes. We do not use this data for marketing unless you explicitly opt in. Submissions are stored for up to 10 years for record-keeping purposes.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics and Meta Pixel to understand how users interact with our site. This helps us optimize our content and advertising strategies. You may opt out of tracking via your browser or through Google’s opt-out tools.
Google Privacy Policy

Who We Share Your Data With

We only share your data with third parties when necessary to provide services or process transactions. These include:

Honeybook (client management, payments & contracts)
Affirm (payment plan processing, if applicable)
Pic-Time (gallery and print delivery)
Google & Meta (analytics and advertising)

We never sell or share your personal data for unrelated marketing.

Data Retention

We keep:

Contact form entries: 12 months
Customer records (invoices, bookings, signed contracts): 10 years (for tax and legal compliance)
Analytics: 14 months (Google Analytics standard retention)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access and request a copy of your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent to data processing
File a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise your rights, contact us at hello@taraarseven.com.

Where Your Data Is Sent

We use reputable cloud-based services located in the U.S. and abroad. If you're located in the EU, your data may be transferred outside the EU through services that comply with GDPR via mechanisms like Standard Contractual Clauses or Privacy Shield.

How We Protect Your Data

We protect your data with:

SSL encryption across the site
Secure logins with two-factor authentication for admin access
Trusted third-party platforms with data protection protocols

We do not store credit card information on our servers.

Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a data breach, affected users will be emailed within 72 hours with details of the breach and recommended actions.

Third Parties We Receive Data From

If you engage with us via social media platforms (e.g., Instagram or Facebook), we may receive limited profile data used only to respond to messages or inquiries.