Effective Date: August 23, 2025
Last Updated: August 23, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how healthykidsbreakfast.org ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our website.

Information We Collect

Analytics Data

We use Google Analytics and Vercel Speed Insights to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes:

  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring websites and search terms
  • Browser type, device type, and screen resolution
  • Geographic location (country/region level only)
  • Site performance metrics

Cookies

Our site uses cookies for:

  • Google Analytics: Understanding site usage patterns
  • Performance Monitoring: Measuring page load times and user experience

These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information and are used solely to improve our content and user experience.

Information You Provide

  • Newsletter Subscription: When you subscribe to our newsletter via ConvertKit, we collect your email address, subscription date, referral source, and any preferences you provide
  • Contact Information: When you contact us directly, we may collect your name, email address, and message content

Information We Don't Collect

We do NOT collect:

  • Names or personal identification (beyond voluntary newsletter signup)
  • Health information or dietary restrictions
  • Payment information (we don't sell anything)
  • Social media profiles or login credentials
  • Children's personal information

How We Use Information

Analytics data helps us:

  • Understand which nutrition information is most valuable to parents
  • Improve site performance and loading speed
  • Create content that better serves families
  • Ensure our research-based recommendations reach those who need them

Newsletter emails are used to:

  • Send weekly research-based breakfast tips and recipes
  • Share new articles and recipe updates
  • Track engagement to improve content quality
  • Provide an unsubscribe option in every email

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your data with third parties except:

  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics and Vercel collect data according to their privacy policies
  • Email Service Provider: ConvertKit processes and stores newsletter subscriptions according to their privacy policy
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights

Your Choices

Cookie Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for future cookies

Newsletter Unsubscribe

To unsubscribe from our newsletter:

  • Click the "Unsubscribe" link in any newsletter email
  • Your email will be removed from our mailing list within 48 hours
  • Contact us directly at joe@healthykidsbreakfast.org for removal

Analytics Opt-Out

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can:

Children's Privacy

Our site is designed for parents and caregivers, not children. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information transmitted through our site. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We use:

  • HTTPS encryption for all pages
  • Secure hosting through Vercel
  • Regular security updates

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices? Contact us at:

Email: joe@healthykidsbreakfast.org

Our Commitment: We believe in transparent, minimal data collection that serves families without compromising privacy. This site exists to share evidence-based nutrition information, not to collect personal data.