Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Jessica Creech Photography ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://jessicacreechphotography.com/. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website. Third parties serve cookies through our website for analytics, advertising, and other purposes.
3. Types of Cookies Used on Our Site
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Jessica Creech Photography | Maintains user session security and authentication. | Session | Essential / Security |
| _ga | Used to distinguish users and session count. | 2 years | HTTP Cookie | |
| _ga_* | Used to persist session state. | 2 years | HTTP Cookie | |
| csrftoken | Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie | |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management and fraud screening. | 30 minutes | HTTP Cookie |
4. Third-Party Service Integrations
Our website integrates with the following third-party services which may set cookies, compile tracking pixels, or collect telemetry:
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) (Analytics)
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for the following purpose: Tracks website traffic and visitor interactions to measure site performance and user engagement.
Data Collected: IP address, pages visited, time spent, device specifications, browser type, and location details.
For more details, please review their privacy policy: Google Analytics 4 (GA4) Privacy Policy
Google Search Console (Analytics)
We use Google Search Console for the following purpose: Helps monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot the website's presence in Google Search results.
Data Collected: Search terms, impressions, search queries, indexing logs.
For more details, please review their privacy policy: Google Search Console Privacy Policy
Instagram (Meta) (Social Media)
We use Instagram (Meta) for the following purpose: Displays Instagram feeds, embeds Instagram content, or redirects to Instagram profile.
Data Collected: IP address, content interactions, device details, profile identifiers.
For more details, please review their privacy policy: Instagram (Meta) Privacy Policy
Flodesk (Email Marketing)
We use Flodesk for the following purpose: Powers newsletter registration forms and delivers customized, aesthetic email campaigns.
Data Collected: Email address, first name, subscription timestamp, IP address.
For more details, please review their privacy policy: Flodesk Privacy Policy
Cloudflare (Infrastructure)
We use Cloudflare for the following purpose: Secures connections, caches assets, filters malicious bot requests, and protects against web exploits.
Data Collected: IP address, request headers, client security details.
For more details, please review their privacy policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Dubsado (Other Services / Integrations)
We use Dubsado for the following purpose: Support website operations, improve user experience, or provide specialized features.
Data Collected: Usage metrics, connection metadata, and service-specific input values.
For more details, please review their privacy policy: Dubsado Privacy Policy
5. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
As the options to refuse cookies through web browser controls vary from browser-to-browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at jessica@jessicacreechphotography.com.
