Privacy policy

Effective Date: February 27, 2026

PedsParent Network, LLC (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you access or use our website, blog, newsletters, social media content, online courses, digital products, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).

The Platform is intended for use by parents, guardians, and caregivers. While educational materials may be designed for children to access under parental supervision, the Company does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13.

By accessing or using the Platform, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Platform.

If translated versions of this Privacy Policy are provided, the English version shall control in the event of any inconsistency.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Download free resources

  • Submit a contact form

  • Register for updates or educational materials

This information may include:

  • First name

  • Email address

  • Any information you choose to include in a message

B. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Platform, certain information may be collected automatically through our website hosting provider (such as Squarespace) or similar technologies, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website addresses

This information is used for website functionality, analytics, and performance improvement.

C. Email Engagement Information

If you subscribe to our email communications, our email service provider (such as Mailchimp) may collect engagement data, including:

  • Whether an email was opened

  • Links clicked

  • General interaction data

This helps us understand what content is helpful to our audience.

D. Embedded Third-Party Content

The Platform may include embedded content, such as YouTube videos. Embedded content may collect data as if you visited the third-party website directly. We do not control how third-party providers collect or use data.

E. Do Not Submit Medical Information

The Platform is not intended for the submission of protected health information (PHI) or other medical information. Users should not submit personal medical details, health records, or clinical information through subscription forms, contact forms, or other interactive features of the website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use collected information for the following purposes:

A. To Provide and Improve the Platform

  • Deliver newsletters, downloadable resources, and educational materials

  • Respond to inquiries

  • Improve website functionality and user experience

  • Analyze usage patterns and performance

B. To Communicate With You

If you subscribe to our email list, we may send:

  • Educational content

  • Updates and announcements

  • Information about new courses, digital products, or services

  • Promotional communications

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the email.

C. For Future Transactions and Digital Products

If we offer paid courses or digital products, we may use personal information to:

  • Process transactions through third-party payment processors

  • Deliver purchased content

  • Provide customer support

Payment information will be processed by secure third-party providers. We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

D. Advertising and Analytics

We may use analytics tools or advertising services to:

  • Understand website performance

  • Improve content and marketing effectiveness

  • Deliver relevant information about our services

These services may use cookies or similar technologies.

You may manage certain tracking technologies through your browser settings.

E. Legal Compliance and Protection

We may use or disclose information as necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable laws

  • Respond to lawful requests

  • Protect the rights, safety, and integrity of the Company and its users

3. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

We may share personal information in the following limited circumstances:

A. Service Providers

We may share and/or transfer personal information to trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating the Platform, including:

  • Website hosting providers (such as Squarespace)

  • Email marketing providers (such as Mailchimp, which manages subscriber lists and email communications)

  • Payment processors (if and when we offer paid products or courses)

  • Technology providers that support analytics, security, or functionality

These service providers are authorized to process personal information only as necessary to provide services to us and are contractually obligated to safeguard such information.

B. Affiliate and Advertising Partners

The Platform may contain affiliate links or sponsored content. If you click on an affiliate link, certain tracking technologies may be used by third-party providers to attribute purchases.

We do not control how third-party affiliate networks or advertising partners collect or use data. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

C. Social Media Platforms

If you interact with our content on social media platforms (such as Facebook or YouTube), those platforms may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

D. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the safety of others.

4. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is intended for use by parents, guardians, and caregivers. While educational materials may be designed for children to access under parental supervision, the Company does not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13.

We do not require children to create accounts, submit personal information, or register independently.

If we become aware that personal information has been submitted directly by a child under 13 without parental involvement, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to supervise their child’s online activities and contact us if they believe a child has provided personal information through the Platform.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Platform uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve functionality, analyze performance, and support marketing efforts.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help websites operate efficiently.

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable core website functionality

  • Understand how visitors use the Platform

  • Improve website performance

  • Support marketing and advertising efforts

We may use third-party services, including analytics and advertising providers such as Google and Meta (Facebook/Instagram), that place cookies or similar technologies on your device to collect information about your interactions with the Platform. These services may use this information to provide analytics insights or to display advertisements that may be relevant to you on other websites or platforms.

Our email service provider may also use tracking technologies within emails to measure engagement.

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. You may also opt out of certain targeted advertising through third-party tools such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or Your Online Choices.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining records, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.

When personal information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or securely dispose of it.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, use, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. International Access

The Platform is operated from the United States. If you access the Platform from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

9. U.S. Privacy Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states, including California, may have rights under applicable privacy laws, subject to verification. These rights may include:

  • The right to request access to personal information we have collected

  • The right to request correction of inaccurate personal information

  • The right to request deletion of personal information, subject to certain exceptions

  • The right to request information about categories of personal information collected and disclosed

  • The right not to be discriminated against for exercising applicable privacy rights

We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

To exercise applicable privacy rights, you may contact us at the email address below. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have certain rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

  • Request access to the personal information we collect about you

  • Request deletion of your personal information

  • Request information about how your personal information is used

To submit a privacy request, please contact us at [your email address]. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.

We do not sell personal information.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or business operations.

If we make material changes, we will update the Effective Date and post the revised policy on the Platform. Continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise applicable privacy rights, you may contact us at:

info@pedsparentnetwork.com