Privacy Policy

This policy was last updated May 17, 2018


Your privacy is important to Gigglebox Tells it Like it is.  The policy below outlines how your personal information is collected and how it is used when you use our website.

You agree to the terms of this policy when you use this website.  This privacy policy may change from time to time.  If any changes are made, then you will be notified by revising the date at the top of this policy.


About Gigglebox Tells it Like it is

Founded in 2013 and based in the United States of America, Gigglebox Tells it Like it is is an independently operated blog run by Lucy M..  This website is a mommy/lifestyle blog that focuses on family, fun, and frugality.


How Information is Collected

Here is how your information is collected on Gigglebox Tells it Like it is:
  • if you subscribe to the newsletter
  • if you leave a comment on the blog
  • through website cookies and log files
  • through Google Analytics


Newsletter

If you decide to join the newsletter via any of the many sign up forms located throughout this website, then your first name and email address are required.  We require your email address in order to send you the emails and we require your first name so that my emails to you will include a friendly personalized note.

At the bottom of every email I send, you will find a link to unsubscribe.  You may unsubscribe fromthe newsletter at any time.  If you are having trouble unsubscribing or would like to be removed from the newsletter, then simply send me an email at wvugigglebox@gmail.com asking to be removed.

I currently use MailChimp as my email service provider (read their privacy policy here).  Your data is collected and then passed to them.  Tags are used within MailChimp to track your actions and page visits so that future emails can be better tailored to meet your needs.

Currently, I send a minimum of one emails per week.  However, I will occasionally email you about products and other promotions that may be relevant to your interests.

Free printables are sent directly to your email with a download link via MailChimp.

Your email and name are never sold or given away to a third party.

All emails you receive are CAN-SPAM compliant.  At the bottom of every email, you will find information on hos to contact the sender, as well as information on how to unsubscribe.


Blog Comments

Love something you read on my blog?  Then leaving a comment is a great way to do that!  I personally love hearing your feedback.  If you choose to leave a comment on a blog post, then please be aware that the comment is then public and visible to anyone who reads the comment section.  Your email address is never shared or disclosed, but your name and comment will be visible to others.

It is highly recommended that you avoid leaving detailed personal information in your comments.

I reserve the right to remove comments deemed as inappropriate, theatening, profane, or spammy without notice.

 

Store Purchases

I sell products via affiliate programs.  Each program collects and retains their own data.  I do not have access to the personal information that is collected by these affiliate programs.  It is best to read their individual privacy policies for more information on how your data is collected and used.

 

Cookies

Cookies store user-specific information into a log.  I use the following cookies on Gigglebox Tells it Like it is


 

Google Analytics

Gigglebox Tells it Like it is uses Google Analytics to track website performance and user behavior.  It provides information on pageviews, referral sources, and other valuable information that helps me adapt the content I write for this website.  Google Analytics does capture anonymous data about location, age, gender, and interests, but I have no way to connect that information and specifically identify you.  Google Analytics my also capture your IP address as you make your way around this website.  User and event data is retained for 26 months and then is automatically deleted.  You can read more about that here.

 

Advertisements on Gigglebox Tells it Like it is

To support this website, third part advertisements are used.  Gigglebox Tells it Like it is currently runs advertisements via AdSense and Amazon.  They may use cookies or web beacons when the advertise here on Gigglebox Tells it Like it is in oder to show you tailored ads to you.

 

Social Media Privacy

Gigglebox Tells it Like it is uses various social media platforms.  Gigglebox Tells it Like it is is not responsible for what you post on Gigglebox Tells it Like it is's social media channels.

 

Parental Consent

If you are under 16 year old, you must first have parental permission before using our website or entering personal information.

 

Final Notes on this Privacy Policy

You have the right to access your personal data and know how it is being processed.  Hopefully, the policy above adequately explains how your data is used.

Personal information will not be transferred unless we are legally obligated to do so.  If you would like your information to be removed from our systems, please contact wvugigglebox@gmail.com.  You can request to be removed at any time.

Gigglebox Tells it Like it is contains links to other websites.  As such, Gigglebox Tells it Like it is is not responsible for the privacy policies of other websites or the third party applications it uses.

If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please feel free to contact us at wvugigglebox@gmail.com.