Last updated: June 15, 2025
At BlackGirlsGuideToFertility.com, we believe that trust is the foundation of every meaningful conversation — whether we’re talking about building a family or choosing the right neighborhood to raise one. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website or interact with our content. We’ve written it in plain language because we want you to understand exactly what happens with your data, not just scroll past a wall of legal jargon.
1. Who We Are
This website is operated by Priya Kapoor, a fertility awareness educator turned family planning and housing researcher. You can reach us anytime at [email protected]. The site covers topics ranging from preconception health to practical guides on finding a family-friendly home in Indian cities.
2. What Information We Collect
We only collect information that helps us serve you better or improve the site experience. This may include:
- Information you give us voluntarily: When you sign up for a newsletter, leave a comment, or fill out a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you choose to share.
- Automatically collected data: Like most websites, we receive technical information from your browser or device — such as your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and time spent on pages. This helps us understand what content resonates with readers and spot technical issues early.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and deliver a smoother browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser; however, disabling them might affect some features of the site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We never sell your personal data. The information we collect is used only for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or provide resources you’ve requested.
- To send occasional newsletters or updates — only if you’ve opted in. Every email includes a clear unsubscribe link.
- To analyze site performance and improve our content. For example, seeing which articles about family housing get the most reads helps us plan future topics that genuinely help you.
- To keep the site secure and prevent fraud or abuse.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them to recognize returning visitors and understand how people navigate the site. This includes:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality (like remembering your cookie consent choice).
- Analytics cookies: We use a privacy-focused analytics tool (such as Plausible or a self-hosted solution) that does not track you across other websites. These cookies help us see which articles are most useful, without identifying individual users.
- Functional cookies: These remember your preferences, like language or region, to make your next visit easier.
We do not currently use advertising cookies or third-party ad networks. If that changes in the future, we will update this policy and give you the option to opt out.
5. Third-Party Services
Some parts of the site rely on trusted third-party services to function. For example:
- Email newsletter delivery: If you subscribe, your name and email are stored with our newsletter provider (e.g., ConvertKit or MailerLite). We only partner with services that comply with strict data protection standards.
- Embedded content: Articles may occasionally include embedded maps, videos, or social media posts. These elements behave as if you visited the third-party site directly, and they may collect data about you according to their own privacy policies.
- Affiliate links: Some of our housing and family resource guides contain affiliate links to products or services we genuinely recommend. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These links do not collect personal information beyond standard click tracking.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our site.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not share, sell, or rent your personal information to anyone. The only exceptions are:
- When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- With service providers who help us operate the site (like hosting or email delivery), and only to the extent necessary for them to perform their functions. They are contractually bound to keep your data secure and confidential.
- In the event of a business transfer (such as a sale or merger), your information may be part of the transferred assets. You will be notified before any such change takes effect.
7. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here. If you unsubscribe from our newsletter, your email address is immediately removed from active lists. Comments and associated metadata are kept indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically. Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated after 26 months.
8. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, such as:
- The right to access the information we hold about you.
- The right to correct or update your data.
- The right to request deletion of your data.
- The right to object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- The right to data portability.
To exercise any of these rights, just email us at [email protected]. We’ll respond within 30 days and won’t charge you for these requests. We may ask for identity verification to protect your privacy.
9. Children’s Privacy
This site is intended for adults who are planning or raising a family. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with data, please contact us and we will delete it immediately.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
As the site evolves — perhaps adding new types of content or interactive features — we may update this policy. When we do, the “Last updated” date at the top will change. If the changes are significant, we’ll place a notice on the homepage or send an email to subscribers. Continuing to use the site after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
We want you to feel completely comfortable with how your information is handled. If you have questions, concerns, or just want to say hello, reach out to:
Priya Kapoor
Founder, BlackGirlsGuideToFertility.com
Email: [email protected]
Privacy-specific inquiries: [email protected]
We read every message personally — because behind every data point is a real person building a life, and that’s something we never take lightly.