Photo & Media Consent Policy

Our Commitment

Faith Reins Equestrian Center respects the privacy and dignity of every child, family, and participant in our programs. We take photographs and videos to share our mission, celebrate our community, and connect with supporters — and we do so only with explicit consent from the families involved.

When Photographs and Videos Are Taken

Faith Reins may photograph or video during therapy sessions, equine-assisted learning activities, events, and program activities. Images may be taken by Faith Reins staff or authorized volunteers. We do not photograph children during sensitive moments, and we always prioritize a child's comfort and dignity.

How Media May Be Used

With signed consent, images and video may be used for:

• The Faith Reins website (faithreins.com)
• Official Faith Reins social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, and similar)
• Print and digital materials including newsletters, brochures, and fundraising appeals
• Grant applications and donor communications
• Media coverage and press releases

Images will never be sold, shared with unaffiliated third parties, or used in a way that could embarrass, identify, or harm a participant.

Consent Requirement

A signed Photo & Media Consent form is required before any image of a child or family member may be used publicly. Consent forms are provided as part of the intake process. Consent is entirely voluntary — declining will have no effect on the services your child receives.

Consent may be granted for some uses and withheld for others (for example, consenting to website use but not social media). We will honor any restrictions noted on the consent form.

Withdrawing Consent

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us in writing at info@faithreins.com. We will remove images from active use as promptly as reasonably possible. Please note that materials already in print or distributed prior to withdrawal cannot be recalled, but we will not use the images going forward.

Identification

By default, we do not use a child's full name alongside their photograph in public materials. If you consent to identification — for example, a first name in a caption — that preference should be noted on your consent form.

Volunteers and Staff

Team members and volunteers are also subject to this policy. Staff and volunteers grant implied consent to being photographed or filmed in the course of their work at Faith Reins events and activities, but may request that specific images not be used by contacting us.

Third Parties

Families, visitors, and community members may not photograph or record other participants, children, or clients without Faith Reins' permission and the consent of the individuals involved. This applies at all events and on all Faith Reins property.

Questions

Questions about this policy or requests related to specific images should be directed to us at info@faithreins.com.