2025 Privacy Policy

**Last Updated May 29, 2025**

1. Who We Are

This website is owned and operated by Jessica Leigh Prokop, doing business as Jessica Leigh Photos, LLC and Recess Portraits, based in Westchester County, New York. Our services include lifestyle portrait photography, school photography, and professional headshots.

If you have questions about this policy, please contact us at:
📧 jessica@jessicaleighphotos.com
📍 250 1st Street, Pelham, NY 10803

2. Overview

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard the data you share with us when you visit our websites, purchase products, book sessions, or interact with us on social media.

By using our websites or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

3. What Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways:

a. Personal Information
Provided voluntarily, including:

  • Name, email, phone number, and address

  • Child’s name and school (for school portrait orders)

  • Session-related preferences

  • Any communications sent to us

b. Transaction & Payment Info
Handled securely via third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal). We do not store full credit card numbers.

c. Automatically Collected Data
Collected via cookies and analytics tools:

  • IP address

  • Browser/device type

  • Referring website

  • Pages viewed and time spent on site

d. Social Media Data
Information you share via public interactions, mentions, tags, or direct messages on platforms like Instagram and Facebook.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process bookings and orders

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Deliver digital and print photo galleries

  • Improve website performance

  • Share updates, promotions, and newsletters

  • Manage school photography logistics

  • Customize your experience

  • Meet legal and contractual obligations

We will never sell your personal information.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We only share your information as needed to operate our business and deliver services, such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Print labs and fulfillment vendors

  • Website and hosting platforms

  • Email and newsletter providers

  • Schools, for organizing student galleries (when applicable)

We do not share your data with third-party marketers.

6. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

  • Access or correct your personal data

  • Request the deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent to marketing emails

  • Limit how your data is used

To exercise your rights, email: jessica@jessicaleighphotos.com.

7. Cookies & Analytics

We use cookies and similar technologies for basic site functionality and anonymous analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features may not work properly.

We use tools such as Google Analytics to help understand user behavior. These tools do not access personally identifiable information.

8. Data Security & Retention

We take reasonable steps to protect your data through secure systems, encryption, and access controls. We retain your data only as long as needed to provide services or meet legal requirements.

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users within 72 hours.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental or school consent. Parents may request deletion of their child’s data at any time.

10. School & Student Photography Disclosures

When photographing students for Recess Portraits, we may receive limited data from schools (such as class lists or grade levels) solely for organizing proofing galleries and fulfilling orders. This data is stored securely, used only for Photo Day, and never shared outside of our service providers.

11. California Privacy Notice (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, and share. You may request access to your data, deletion, or opt out of any data sharing.

To make a request, contact: jessica@jessicaleighphotos.com.

We do not sell your information, and we do not discriminate based on exercising privacy rights.

12. International Users (GDPR)

If you’re visiting from the European Union or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion

  • Object to processing

  • Request data portability

  • File a complaint with your data protection authority

By using our site, you consent to your data being processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ.

13. Updates to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

We encourage you to review it periodically.

Contact

For privacy questions, please email us at jessica@jessicaleighphotos.com.