Last updated: June 2026
This policy explains what information SpectrumParents.com collects when you visit, how it is used, and the choices you have. We have kept it plain and honest, the same way we try to write everything else here. By using the site, you agree to the practices described below.
The Short Version
SpectrumParents.com is a free informational site. We do not sell your personal information. We collect only what is needed to run the site, understand how it is used, and send our newsletter to people who ask for it. You can opt out of the newsletter at any time.
Information We Collect
We collect very little, and most of it is the ordinary kind any website gathers. This includes basic technical information your browser sends automatically, such as your general location, device and browser type, and the pages you view, which helps us understand what is useful and what to improve.
We also collect information you choose to give us. That means your email address if you sign up for the newsletter, and whatever you include if you contact us or share a tip or story through the site. You are never required to give us personal information to read the guides.
Cookies and Analytics
Like most websites, SpectrumParents.com uses cookies, which are small files stored by your browser. Some keep the site working properly, and some help us measure traffic. We use Google Analytics to see how visitors find and use the site, in an aggregated way that is not used to identify you personally. Google may set its own cookies and process this data under its own privacy terms.
You can control or clear cookies in your browser settings, and you can opt out of Google Analytics using the tools Google provides. Turning off cookies will not stop you from reading the guides.
How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect to operate and improve the site, understand which content helps families most, respond to messages you send us, and deliver the newsletter to subscribers. We do not use it to build detailed profiles of individuals, and we do not sell or rent it to anyone.
Email and the Newsletter
If you join the newsletter, we use your email address only to send the updates and resources you signed up for. We use a third-party email service to manage the list and deliver messages, and your address is stored with that provider for that purpose. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can leave at any time, which removes you from future mailings.
Affiliate Links and Third Parties
SpectrumParents.com takes part in the Amazon Associates program and may use other affiliate links. When you click a product link, the retailer may set cookies or collect information under its own privacy policy, which we do not control. We may earn a small commission on purchases, at no extra cost to you. We also link to outside resources such as government and community sites, and those sites handle your information under their own policies, not ours.
How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable steps to keep the information we hold secure and to limit it to what we actually need. No website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be perfectly secure, but we work to protect what you share and to keep it only as long as it is useful for the purposes described here.
Your Choices and Rights
You can ask what personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it, and you can unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time. To make any of these requests, just reach out through our contact page. We will respond within a reasonable time, in keeping with applicable privacy laws in Canada.
Children’s Privacy
SpectrumParents.com is written for parents and caregivers, not for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, please contact us and we will remove it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time as the site grows or as our tools change. When we do, we will update the “last updated” date at the top of this page. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this policy or about your information, you can reach us through our contact page. We are always glad to hear from you.