Effective Date: 5/21/2025
Welcome to SwimMom.net — Your Stroke-by-Stroke Guide to Being a Sports Parent. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
SwimMom.net is a blog offering advice, encouragement, and practical tips for parents of competitive youth athletes, with a primary focus on swimming. Our content is written by a fellow swim parent who understands the early mornings, the carpool chaos, and the pride that comes with watching your child grow through sports.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information:
- Email addresses (when you sign up for our newsletter or contact us)
- Comments and messages (shared through contact forms or blog comments)
- Usage data via cookies and analytics tools (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site)
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover this has occurred, we will delete the information promptly.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you email newsletters and updates (only if you opt in)
- Respond to your messages and inquiries
- Improve website performance and content relevance
- Analyze traffic trends and reader behavior (via tools like Google Analytics)
We never sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.
4. Cookies and Tracking
SwimMom.net uses cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Track traffic sources and usage patterns
- Improve site speed and functionality
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though it may affect site functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party tools and platforms, including:
- Google Analytics
- Mailchimp or another email service provider
- Embedded content from social media (e.g., Instagram, YouTube)
These third parties may collect data as governed by their own privacy policies.
6. Affiliate Disclosure
Some blog posts may contain affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through those links—at no extra cost to you. We only promote products or services we genuinely believe are helpful to our audience.
7. Your Rights
You can:
- Opt out of our email list at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email
- Request access to your data or ask us to delete it
- Update or correct your information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: jessi@thecoffeemom.net
8. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We’ll post the updated policy on this page with the new effective date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:
Email: jessi@thecoffeemom.net
Website: https://www.swimmom.net