Privacy policy
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Who We Are
Kidoo Journal is an independent editorial publication focused on pediatric wellness, family development, and evidence-based parenting. We operate at kidoojournal.com and publish curated content for modern families.
For the purposes of applicable data protection law (including GDPR and CCPA), Kidoo Editorial is the data controller responsible for your personal information.
Data We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
Newsletter subscriptions
Email address, name (optional), and subscription preferences.
Membership purchases
Billing information processed securely via third-party processors. We do not store card data.
Usage analytics
Page views and reading patterns through privacy-respecting analytics. No cross-site tracking.
Contact form submissions
Name, email address, and message content when you contact us.
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health records, government IDs, or financial account details beyond what is required for payment processing.
How We Use Your Data
Your information is used strictly for these purposes:
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Delivering newsletters and editorial updates you have subscribed to.
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Processing and managing your membership or subscription payments.
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Responding to enquiries you submit via our contact form.
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Improving site performance and content strategy through aggregate analytics.
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Sending important service updates (e.g. changes to your membership or this policy).
We will never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party advertisers, marketing agencies, or data brokers.
Third-Party Services
We work with a limited number of trusted third-party services, each bound by applicable data protection regulations:
Content management, subscriptions, and member authentication.
Secure payment processing for membership tiers. We do not store card details.
Email delivery for newsletters and transactional messages.
Typography delivery via CDN. Refer to Google's privacy policy for details.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your data:
- HTTPS encryption across all pages and forms
- Payment data handled exclusively by PCI-DSS compliant processors
- Access to subscriber databases restricted to essential personnel only
- Regular security reviews and software update cycles
While we strive for the highest standards, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage readers to use strong, unique passwords when registering.
Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to provide our services or as required by law:
Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
Retained for 7 years as required by financial regulations.
Aggregated and anonymized within 90 days of collection.
Retained for 12 months after resolution unless otherwise required.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights. We honour all valid requests promptly and at no charge:
Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Rectification
Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Erasure
Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
Objection
Object to certain types of processing, including direct marketing.
Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Restriction
Request that we limit how we use your data in certain situations.
Children's Privacy
Although Kidoo Journal covers topics related to child development, our platform is intended for adult readers only — parents, caregivers, and educators.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under 16 in the EEA). If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us at privacy@kidoojournal.com so we can take appropriate action.
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. We will notify active subscribers of any material changes via email at least 14 days in advance. The "Effective Date" at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision. Continued use of Kidoo Journal after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data:
Kidoo Editorial — Privacy Team
Email: privacy@kidoojournal.com
Or use our Contact Form
We aim to respond to all requests within 5 business days.