Privacy, Photo & Media Policy

Effective Date: May 20th, 2026

At Tiny Taste Buds (“we,” “our,” or “us”), we are committed to creating a safe, respectful, and joyful experience for the families, schools, and communities we serve. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, as well as how photos and media from our programs may be used.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you enroll in a program, complete a form, or interact with our website:

Personal Information

  • Parent or guardian name

  • Child’s first name and age (if relevant to programming)

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Billing and payment information

  • School or organization affiliation

Optional Information

  • Dietary preferences or restrictions

  • Allergies or health considerations

  • Feedback or survey responses

Automatically Collected Information

When visiting our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Pages visited

  • Cookies and analytics data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Register children for programs

  • Communicate about classes, schedules, and updates

  • Process payments

  • Provide a safe and personalized program experience

  • Improve our programs, services, and website

  • Share occasional updates about future programs or offerings (you may opt out at any time)

3. Children’s Privacy

Tiny Taste Buds programs are designed for children, but information is collected only through parents, guardians, or schools.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children online without parental consent. We take extra care to protect children’s information and only use it to support participation in our programs.

4. Photo & Media Release

At Tiny Taste Buds, we love documenting the creativity, confidence, and joy that happen during our classes and programs.

By enrolling your child in Tiny Taste Buds programming, you grant permission for Tiny Taste Buds to photograph or record your child during classes, events, or activities for educational, promotional, and marketing purposes.

This may include use in:

  • Social media

  • Website content

  • Printed materials

  • Newsletters

  • Marketing and promotional campaigns

Child Privacy & Safety

We are committed to protecting your child’s privacy. Tiny Taste Buds will:

  • Never share full names alongside photos without additional written permission

  • Never share sensitive personal information

  • Use all images respectfully and appropriately

Opt-Out Option

If you do not want your child photographed or included in media content, please notify us in writing at:

📧 [Insert Email Address]

We will make every reasonable effort to honor your request.

Ownership of Media

All photographs, videos, and media captured by Tiny Taste Buds remain the property of Tiny Taste Buds and may be used in future promotional materials unless a written opt-out request has been submitted.

5. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information only when necessary with:

  • Trusted service providers (payment processors, scheduling platforms, email services)

  • Schools or partner organizations, when needed for program coordination

All partners are expected to maintain the confidentiality and security of your information.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • Secure payment processing systems

  • Password-protected platforms

  • Limiting access to sensitive information

While no online system is completely secure, we are committed to safeguarding your data with care and integrity.

7. Cookies & Website Tracking

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Improve your browsing experience

  • Understand how visitors use our site

  • Support website analytics

You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies if preferred.

8. Your Rights & Choices

You may:

  • Access or update your information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time

To make a request, contact us at:

📧 [Insert Contact Email]

9. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as payment processors, scheduling tools, or email platforms. These services maintain their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with an updated effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Tiny Taste Buds
📧 [Insert Email Address]