Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 2025
Last Updated: June 1, 2025

Introduction

Modern Parenthood Journal (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website modernparenthoodjournal.com (the “Site”) and subscribe to our digital magazine.

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

  • Email Address: Required for magazine subscription and communications
  • Name: Optional, collected if you provide it through contact forms or subscription
  • Contact Information: When you reach out via contact forms, email, or phone
  • Advertising Inquiries: Business information if you contact us about advertising opportunities
  • Survey/Feedback Data: Responses to optional surveys or feedback requests

Information Automatically Collected

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, referral sources
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, IP address
  • Cookies and Tracking: As detailed in our Cookie Policy below

Third-Party Information

  • Issuu Platform Data: When you access our magazine through Issuu, their privacy policy also applies
  • Social Media: If you interact with our social media content or share our articles

How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

  • Magazine Delivery: Sending quarterly digital magazine issues to subscribers
  • Communications: Responding to inquiries, providing customer support
  • Content Improvement: Understanding reader preferences to improve our content
  • Marketing: Sending newsletters, updates, and promotional content (with your consent)
  • Business Operations: Processing advertising inquiries and partnerships

Legal Basis (for EU/UK users)

  • Consent: Newsletter subscriptions, marketing communications
  • Contract Performance: Delivering magazine content to subscribers
  • Legitimate Interests: Website analytics, business communications, content improvement

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Share Information With:

  • Service Providers: Email service providers (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit), website hosting, analytics services
  • Publishing Platform: Issuu (for magazine hosting and delivery)
  • Advertising Partners: Aggregated, non-personal data for advertising effectiveness
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights

We Do NOT:

  • Sell your personal information to third parties
  • Share your email address with advertisers or sponsors
  • Use your information for purposes other than stated in this policy

Email Communications

Subscription Types

  • Magazine Issues: Quarterly notifications when new issues are published
  • Newsletter: Optional updates about Modern Parenthood Journal (separate opt-in)
  • Administrative: Important updates about our service or policy changes

Your Email Rights

  • Unsubscribe: One-click unsubscribe from any email
  • Preference Management: Choose which types of emails you receive
  • Frequency Control: We limit non-essential communications

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand site usage
  • Performance Cookies: To improve website speed and functionality
  • Advertising Cookies: For measuring advertising effectiveness (no personal targeting)

Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Security

Security Measures

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
  • Regular Updates: Security software and system updates
  • Secure Hosting: Reputable hosting providers with security measures

Data Breaches

In the unlikely event of a data breach affecting personal information, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by law.

Data Retention

Retention Periods

  • Subscriber Information: Retained while subscription is active, plus 2 years for business records
  • Contact Inquiries: 3 years for customer service purposes
  • Website Analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
  • Advertising Inquiries: 7 years for business records

Deletion Requests

You can request deletion of your personal information at any time (subject to legal retention requirements).

Your Privacy Rights

All Users

  • Access: Request information about data we hold about you
  • Correction: Update or correct your personal information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
  • Objection: Object to certain uses of your information

EU/UK Users (GDPR/UK GDPR)

  • All rights above, plus additional protections under GDPR
  • Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your information
  • Data Protection Officer Contact: [Insert contact if applicable]

California Users (CCPA)

  • Right to Know: Categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: We don’t sell personal information, but you can opt-out of data sharing for advertising
  • Non-Discrimination: We won’t discriminate against you for exercising your rights

Children’s Privacy

Modern Parenthood Journal does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our content is directed at parents and adults. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Third-Party Links and Services

External Links

Our website and magazine may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

Third-Party Services

  • Issuu: Magazine hosting platform with its own privacy policy
  • Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest – each with their own privacy policies
  • Analytics: Google Analytics, subject to Google’s privacy policy

International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, please note that information we collect will be transferred to and processed in the United States. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify users of material changes via:

  • Email notification to subscribers
  • Prominent notice on our website
  • Updated “Last Modified” date

Contact Information

Privacy Questions

For any privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Email: hello@modernparenthoodjournal.com
Mail: Modern Parenthood Journal, PO Box 55, Orange, MA 01364

Data Protection Officer

[Not applicable for our business size]

Response Time

We will respond to privacy requests within 30 days (or as required by applicable law).

State-Specific Notices

California Notice at Collection

We collect personal information for the business purposes outlined in this policy. We do not sell personal information.

Nevada Users

Nevada residents may opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information, but you may contact us with questions.

Advertising and Sponsors

Our Advertising Model

Modern Parenthood Journal is supported by advertising partnerships with family-friendly brands. We maintain editorial independence and clearly label sponsored content.

Advertiser Data

We may share aggregated, non-personal information about our audience with advertisers (e.g., “50% of our readers are parents of toddlers”) but never individual personal information.

This Privacy Policy was last updated on [Date] and is effective immediately.

Modern Parenthood Journal is committed to transparency in our data practices. If you have questions about this policy, please don’t hesitate to contact us.