Last Updated: April 8, 2025
Introduction
TheParentingPro.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies. By using TheParentingPro.com, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain site functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages visitors go to most often and if they receive error messages. We use this information to improve our website and user experience. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. These cookies can share that information with other organizations or advertisers. These are persistent cookies and almost always of third-party provenance.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the website and deliver advertisements on and through the website. These may include:
- Google Analytics – For website analytics and performance tracking
- Facebook Pixel – For advertisement tracking and targeting
- Pinterest Tag – For advertisement tracking and targeting
- Disqus – For comment functionality
- YouTube – For embedded video content
- Amazon Associates – For affiliate marketing
How We Use Cookie Data
We use the information gathered by cookies for the following purposes:
- To improve the website’s usability
- To analyze the use of our website
- To personalize your experience
- To recognize you when you return to our website
- To administer the website and for internal operations
- To deliver content and advertisements relevant to your interests
- To measure or understand the effectiveness of advertisements
Your Cookie Choices
Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Managing Cookies in Different Browsers
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
- Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced
Opting Out of Specific Third-Party Cookies
- For Google Analytics, you can opt-out by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- For opting out of interest-based advertising, visit www.aboutads.info/choices (US) or www.youronlinechoices.eu (EU)
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner requesting your consent to set non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.
Cookie Duration
The length of time a cookie will remain on your device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie:
- Session cookies last only as long as your online session. They disappear from your device when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies stay on your device after the browser has been closed, sometimes for a year or more.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers incorporate a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that, when turned on, signals to websites and web applications that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret the DNT signal, our website currently does not respond to DNT signals.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.
International Data Transfers
Information that we collect may be stored and processed in and transferred between any of the countries in which we operate in order to enable us to use the information in accordance with this policy.
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), please note that your information may be transferred outside of the EEA, including to countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.
Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA Users)
If you are located in the EU or EEA, our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information through cookies depends on the type of cookies:
- Essential cookies: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which you are a party (using our website).
- Preference, Analytics, and Marketing cookies: Processing is based on your consent.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are under 13, please do not provide any information on our website.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]