Privacy Policy - Heartful Parenting

Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 23, 2024

Heartful Parenting ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or interact with www.heartfulparenting.com (the "Site"). By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

Table of Contents

  1. Definitions
  2. Personal Data We Collect
  3. How We Use Your Data
  4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
  5. Sharing of Personal Data
  6. Data Security
  7. Your Rights Under GDPR
  8. Children’s Privacy
  9. Data Retention
  10. Business Transfers
  11. Changes to this Privacy Policy
  12. Contact Us

1. Definitions

Personal Data: Information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual (e.g., email address, IP address).

Service: Refers to the website www.heartfulparenting.com.

Cookies: Small files placed on your device to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior data.

Device: Any device that can access the Service, such as a computer, mobile phone, or digital tablet.

Service Providers: Third-party companies or individuals employed by us to assist in providing services (e.g., Substack, Google Analytics).

2. Personal Data We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect the following personal data when you voluntarily provide it:

  • Email Address: Collected via our Substack form for newsletter subscriptions.

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information is automatically collected, including:

  • Google Analytics Data: This includes your IP address, browser type, operating system, time spent on our pages, and other site usage statistics.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to track your interactions with the website and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Email Communication: To send you newsletters, updates, and parenting resources.
  • Analytics: To improve our website performance and user experience by analyzing data from Google Analytics.
  • Service Improvement: To optimize our content and offerings based on user behavior.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about your use of our site. Cookies help us to:

  • Provide Necessary Website Functions: Session cookies are used to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts.
  • Enhance User Experience: Persistent cookies help remember your preferences and settings, such as language or login details.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more information about cookies and how we use them, please see our Cookie Policy.

5. Sharing of Personal Data

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to outside parties except in the following situations:

  • Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted providers such as Substack (for newsletter management) and Google Analytics (for website performance tracking).
  • Legal Obligations: We may disclose your data when required by law or in response to legal processes.
  • Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred.

6. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your data.
  • Erasure: You may request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Objection: You can object to certain data processing practices.
  • Data Portability: You may request that your data be transferred to another service provider.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at heartfulparentingblog-at-gmail.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or process personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such data, please contact us to remove the information.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example, data collected via Google Analytics is retained for 26 months.

10. Business Transfers

In the event of a business transfer such as a merger or acquisition, your personal data may be part of the transferred assets. We will notify you of any such transfer and its implications for your personal data.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: