Privacy Policy

    Last Updated: October 2026

    Table of Contents

    1. Introduction

    This Privacy Policy applies to visitors of the Jaycee McGee Photography website, clients who book our services, and anyone who submits an inquiry. We are committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.

    This policy outlines what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your personal data when you interact with our business online and offline.

    2. What Information We Collect

    Information you provide directly:

    • Name, email address, and phone number submitted via the contact or booking form.
    • Wedding or event date, location preferences, and session details shared during inquiry.
    • Payment information (note: payment is processed through a third-party processor; we do not store credit card numbers).
    • Any other details shared voluntarily via email or inquiry forms.

    Information collected automatically:

    • Website analytics data (pages visited, time on site, referring URL, browser/device type).
    • IP address (collected by the website host and analytics tools).
    • Cookie data (see Cookie section below).

    Information from third parties:

    • If you book via a third-party platform (e.g., HoneyBook, Dubsado, or similar), those platforms may share booking details with us per their own privacy policies.

    3. How We Use Your Information

    • To respond to inquiries and communicate about bookings.
    • To send booking confirmations, contracts, invoices, and session reminders.
    • To deliver your photo gallery and related files.
    • To improve the website and user experience (via analytics).
    • To send occasional marketing emails only if you have opted in (you can unsubscribe at any time).
    • To comply with legal obligations.

    We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

    4. Photo & Image Policy

    • Photos taken during sessions are the intellectual property of Jaycee McGee Photography (see Terms of Service).
    • Images may appear on the website, social media, or marketing materials as described in the Terms of Service and any signed client agreement.
    • Clients who wish to opt out of having their images used publicly should notify Jaycee in writing before or at the time of booking.
    • Images of minors will only be published with explicit parent or guardian consent.

    5. Cookies & Tracking

    The website uses cookies to improve functionality and analyze traffic.

    • Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., form submissions).
    • Analytics cookies: Used to understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics or similar). These are anonymized and do not personally identify you.

    Visitors may disable cookies in their browser settings; note that doing so may affect site functionality.

    6. Third-Party Services

    Jaycee McGee Photography operates on a custom-built website and system. We use the following third-party tool that may collect or process data on our behalf:

    • Analytics: Google Analytics

    This service has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review it. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services.

    7. Data Retention

    • Inquiry and booking information is retained for 7 years for business and tax purposes.
    • Client photo galleries remain accessible for 4 months after delivery, after which they may be removed from online storage.
    • You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Your Rights section below).

    8. Data Security

    • We take reasonable precautions to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
    • Client galleries are delivered via password-protected or private links.
    • No method of internet transmission is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to minimize risk.

    9. Your Rights

    Regardless of where you live, you have the right to:

    • Access the personal information we hold about you.
    • Correct inaccurate information.
    • Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements).
    • Opt out of marketing communications at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" or emailing us directly.
    • Request a copy of data we've collected about you.

    California Residents (CCPA): You have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what data is collected, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of sale (we do not sell personal data).

    European Users (GDPR): If you are accessing this site from the EU/EEA, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

    To exercise any of these rights, contact: jayceejanke@gmail.com

    10. Children's Privacy

    • This website is not directed at children under the age of 13.
    • We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
    • If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

    12. Changes to This Policy

    • We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
    • The "Last Updated" date at the top of the page will reflect the most recent revision.
    • Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

    13. Contact Us

    For any privacy-related questions or requests:

    Jaycee McGee Photography

    Boise, Idaho

    Email: jayceejanke@gmail.com