Privacy Policy for Recess Approved
Last Updated: January 2025
Welcome to Recess Approved, accessible at recessapproved.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection and your rights as a visitor to our website.
Recess Approved is a resource for parents seeking honest, playground-tested reviews of kids' clothing and practical parenting advice. As a former PE teacher and stay-at-home dad, I understand the importance of trust, and that extends to how we handle your data.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with Recess Approved at recessapproved.com, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Contact Information: Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit comments, or contact us directly
Communication Data: Any messages, questions, or feedback you send through our contact forms or email
User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or testimonials you choose to share on our website
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit recessapproved.com, we automatically collect certain technical information through cookies and similar technologies:
Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers, and IP address
Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring website addresses, and navigation patterns
Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country and city level only)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Recess Approved uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our site. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality and security
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits
Advertising Cookies: May be used by third-party advertising partners to deliver relevant ads
You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of recessapproved.com.
How We Use Your Information
Recess Approved uses the collected information for the following purposes:
Content Delivery: To provide you with the parenting advice, product reviews, and resources you request
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters (if subscribed), and provide updates about new content
Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns, identify popular content, and enhance user experience on recessapproved.com
Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
Marketing: To send promotional materials about products or services we believe may interest you (with your consent where required)
Third-Party Sharing and Disclosure
Recess Approved does not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers
We work with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating recessapproved.com, including:
Analytics Providers: Such as Google Analytics, to understand website traffic and user behavior
Email Service Providers: To manage newsletter subscriptions and email communications
Hosting Providers: To store website data and ensure reliable access to Recess Approved
Advertising Networks: To display relevant advertisements (these partners may use cookies to track your activity across websites)
These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
Affiliate Programs
Recess Approved participates in affiliate marketing programs. When you click on product links and make purchases, we may earn a commission. Affiliate partners may receive information about your purchase activity, but we do not share your personal contact information with them.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Data Retention
Recess Approved retains your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Specific retention periods include:
Newsletter Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Contact Form Submissions: Typically 2-3 years for customer service purposes
Analytics Data: Aggregated data may be retained indefinitely; individual user data is typically retained for 26 months
Comments and User Content: Retained indefinitely unless you request removal
After the retention period expires, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal information.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information collected by Recess Approved at recessapproved.com:
Access and Portability
You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you. We will provide this information in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
Correction and Update
If your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request corrections or updates.
Deletion
You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as compliance with legal obligations or resolution of disputes).
Opt-Out Rights
You can opt out of:
Email Communications: Click the "unsubscribe" link in any newsletter or promotional email from Recess Approved
Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies
Targeted Advertising: Use opt-out tools provided by advertising networks or visit the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Currently, recessapproved.com does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for how to interpret them.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
While Recess Approved provides content about children's clothing and parenting, our website is directed toward adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction).
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to recessapproved.com, please contact us immediately. We will take prompt steps to delete such information from our systems.
Parents are encouraged to monitor their children's online activities and educate them about sharing personal information online.
International Data Transfers
Recess Approved operates from the United States, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence.
When we transfer personal information internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your data receives adequate protection, including:
Using standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
Ensuring service providers comply with recognized data protection frameworks
Implementing technical and organizational security measures
By using recessapproved.com, you consent to the transfer of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Data Security Measures
Recess Approved takes the security of your personal information seriously. We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:
Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers
Access Controls: Limited access to personal information, restricted to authorized personnel who need it to perform their duties
Regular Security Assessments: Periodic reviews of our security practices and infrastructure
Secure Storage: Personal information is stored on secure servers with appropriate access restrictions
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or account credentials.
Third-Party Links
Recess Approved may contain links to third-party websites, including retailers, affiliate partners, and other resources. This Privacy Policy applies only to recessapproved.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. Clicking on third-party links or enabling third-party connections may allow those parties to collect or share data about you.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
Right to Know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you
Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: Recess Approved does not sell personal information)
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
Right of access to your personal data
Right to rectification of inaccurate data
Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object to processing
Right to withdraw consent at any time
Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interests, and legal compliance.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
Recess Approved reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Post a notice on the homepage of recessapproved.com
Send an email notification to subscribers (for significant changes)
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of Recess Approved after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact Recess Approved:
Website: recessapproved.com
Email: [email protected]
We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry within 30 days. For data protection matters, please include "Privacy Request" in your subject line to ensure prompt handling.
Thank you for trusting Recess Approved with your privacy. We are committed to maintaining that trust through transparent and responsible data practices.