Privacy Policy for Porchlight Motherhood
Effective Date: August 27, 2026
At Porchlight Motherhood, we believe in being honest and clear — not just about parenting, but about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, and how we protect it when you visit porchlightmotherhood.com.
We've tried to write this in plain language. If you still have questions after reading it, you can reach us at [email protected].
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with Porchlight Motherhood, we may collect information you choose to share with us, such as:
Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
Contact information when you submit comments or use our contact forms
Account credentials if you create an account on porchlightmotherhood.com
Any other information you decide to share in messages to us
We only collect what you give us. You always have the choice not to share.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit porchlightmotherhood.com, our site automatically collects some basic technical information, including:
IP address and general geographic location
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
Referring website addresses
Date and time of visits
This helps us understand which articles are helpful and how people find our site.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Porchlight Motherhood uses cookies and similar technologies to make the site work better and to understand how visitors use it. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
We use these types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
Analytics Cookies: Help us see which pages are most useful to readers
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
Advertising Cookies: May be used to show relevant ads
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the site work.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Provide, maintain, and improve our content and services
Send you newsletters, updates, and motherhood resources you've subscribed to
Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
Understand how visitors use porchlightmotherhood.com so we can make it better
Detect and fix technical or security issues
Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
Send promotional materials (only with your consent where required)
We do not use your information for anything unrelated to running this site and serving you better.
Third-Party Services and Sharing
We work with a few trusted third parties to run porchlightmotherhood.com. We do not sell your personal information to anyone.
Analytics Providers
We use services like Google Analytics to understand site usage. These services may collect data about your online activities over time and across different websites. They help us see which articles readers find most helpful.
Email Service Providers
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email marketing provider so we can send you the content you asked for.
Advertising Partners
We may work with advertising networks that display ads on porchlightmotherhood.com. These partners may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity.
Social Media Platforms
Our site may include share buttons from platforms like Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram. These features may collect information about your visit and set their own cookies.
We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or in connection with a business transfer.
Data Retention
We keep your personal information only as long as needed:
Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
Contact form submissions: Up to two years
Analytics data: Typically 26 months
Account information: Until you request deletion or close your account
When we no longer need your information, we delete or anonymize it securely.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights over your personal information.
Access and Portability
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Correction
You can ask us to correct or update inaccurate information.
Deletion
You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal exceptions. To do this, contact us at [email protected].
Opt-Out
You can stop receiving marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email, or by contacting us directly.
Do Not Track
Some browsers send a "Do Not Track" signal. There is currently no industry standard for responding to these signals, so porchlightmotherhood.com does not respond to Do Not Track requests at this time.
Children's Privacy
Porchlight Motherhood is written for parents and caregivers, not for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe your child has shared information with us, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
International Data Transfers
Porchlight Motherhood is based in the United States. If you access this site from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries where our service providers operate.
These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our website, you consent to this transfer as described here.
We take reasonable steps to keep your information protected no matter where it is processed.
Security Measures
We take your privacy seriously and use reasonable measures to protect your information, including:
SSL encryption for data transmission
Regular security assessments
Restricted access to personal information
Secure storage systems
However, no online transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work hard to protect your data.
You are responsible for keeping any account credentials confidential.
Third-Party Links
Our site may link to other websites, products, or services that we don't own or control. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. When you leave porchlightmotherhood.com, we encourage you to read the privacy policies of any site you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Effective Date" at the top.
If we make material changes, we'll notify you by:
Posting a notice on porchlightmotherhood.com
Sending an email to your subscription address
Using other appropriate means
We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
We will respond within a reasonable timeframe. For data access, correction, or deletion requests, we may need to verify your identity before processing.
Thank you for trusting Porchlight Motherhood. We're committed to giving you practical, guilt-free parenting guidance while respecting and protecting your privacy.