Welcome to PregTips.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of every visitor and reader who interacts with our website located at https://pregtips.com.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and what rights you have over your data. It applies to all visitors of PregTips.com, regardless of where you are located in the world.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you disagree with any part of it, please discontinue use of our site.

We collect two types of information: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you browse our site.

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact form submissions: When you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message.
• Email newsletter sign-up: If you subscribe to our newsletter or email updates, we collect your name and email address.
• Comments: If you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment.

Information Collected Automatically

• Log data: Like most websites, our servers automatically record data such as your IP address, browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps.
• Device information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution may be collected to help us optimize the reading experience.
• Analytics data: We use analytics tools (detailed in Section 05) to understand how visitors find and use our content. This data is aggregated and anonymized where possible.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies to remember your preferences and measure site performance. See Section 04 for full details.

We use the information we collect only for the following legitimate purposes:

• To operate the site Serving web pages, maintaining site security, and preventing abuse.
• To respond to you Replying to contact form submissions, reader questions, and support requests.
• To send newsletters If you subscribed, we send occasional email updates about new articles. You can unsubscribe at any time.
• To improve content Analytics help us understand which articles are most helpful so we can create better content for you.
• To comply with law We may use or disclose information as required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes.
• To display relevant ads We may work with advertising partners who display ads on our site based on general content context. These are not targeted to you personally based on your data.

We will never use your information for purposes that conflict with this policy without first obtaining your explicit consent.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to make our site work properly and to understand how visitors interact with our content.

How to control cookies: You can control or delete cookies via your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies, or get notified when cookies are set.

To operate our website and deliver a quality experience, we use several third-party services. Each has their own privacy policy and data practices:

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We share data with trusted vendors who help us operate our website (e.g., hosting providers, analytics platforms, email delivery services). These parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are not permitted to use your data for their own purposes.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of PregTips.com, our readers, or others.
• Business transfers: In the unlikely event that PregTips.com is acquired, merged, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via a prominent notice on our website before such a transfer occurs.
• With your consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit prior consent.

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data. We honour these rights regardless of your location:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@pregtips.com. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.

California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data), and to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

EEA / UK Residents (GDPR): The above rights apply to you in full. Our lawful basis for processing is primarily legitimate interests (operating and improving our website) and consent (for newsletters and optional cookies).

We take the security of your information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect it against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• Our website is served over HTTPS (SSL/TLS encryption) to protect data in transit.
• Access to backend systems is restricted to authorised personnel only, protected by strong passwords and two-factor authentication.
• We keep our WordPress installation, plugins, and themes updated to patch known security vulnerabilities.
• We use reputable hosting providers with server-level security protections in place.
• We regularly review our security practices and update them as threats evolve.

Please note that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

PregTips.com is intended for adults — specifically expectant parents, couples trying to conceive, and caregivers. Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Economic Area).

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@pregtips.com and we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

PregTips.com articles may contain links to external websites, products, or services that are not owned or controlled by us. These include links to retailers, research sources, partner sites, and affiliate products.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We strongly encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

The inclusion of a link on PregTips.com does not imply our endorsement of the linked site or its operators.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we do, we will:

• Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
• Post a notice on our homepage for significant changes.
• Notify newsletter subscribers by email if the changes materially affect how we handle their data.

Your continued use of PregTips.com after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, we would love to hear from you. We take all privacy inquiries seriously.

• General enquiries hello@pregtips.com
• Privacy requests privacy@pregtips.com
• Website pregtips.com/contact
• Response time We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days.