Who we are
Our website address is: https://parentingwithheidi.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images that contain embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors to the website can download and extract location data from images on the site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so you do not have to fill in your details again when leaving another comment. These cookies last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will set several cookies to save your login information and your screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie contains no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the visitor has visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Contact forms
If you submit a contact form on this site, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, email address, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not share contact form submissions with third parties unless required for legal or security reasons.
Email marketing and lead magnets
If you sign up to receive a free guide, newsletter, or other downloadable resource, we collect your name and email address. This information is used to deliver the requested content and to send related email updates. You may unsubscribe at any time by using the link included in every email.
GoHighLevel (GHL)
We use GoHighLevel (GHL) as our CRM and email marketing platform. When you submit a form, request a guide, or join our mailing list, your information may be stored and processed within GHL. This may include your name, email address, phone number (if provided), and any form responses. GHL stores data securely and provides tools for email delivery, automation, and contact management. Your data is not sold or shared by GHL and is used only for communication and service delivery related to Parenting With Heidi.
Analytics
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site. These tools collect information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site. This data is anonymized and used to improve website performance and user experience.
Tracking and re-marketing
We may use tracking technologies such as the Meta Pixel, Google Ads tags, or similar tools to measure advertising performance and deliver relevant ads. These tools may use cookies to track user behavior across websites. You can manage or disable tracking cookies through your browser settings.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email. We do not share your personal data with third parties except as required for website functionality, analytics, email delivery, or legal compliance.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This allows us to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them for moderation.
For users who register on our website (if any), we store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time, except they cannot change their username. Website administrators can also see and edit this information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site or have left comments, you can request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service. Form submissions and email signups may be processed through GoHighLevel (GHL) or other secure third-party services used for communication and analytics.
