PRIVACY POLICY
Grassfed Mama | grassfedmama.com
Effective Date: May 21, 2026 | Last Updated: May 21, 2026
Welcome to Grass Fed Mama (“Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information when you visit grassfedmama.com, subscribe to our email list, or interact with our content on social media platforms including Instagram and Facebook.
Please read this policy carefully. By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.
1. Who We Are
Grassfed Mama is a personal blog operated by Angela, based in Bentonville, Arkansas. The blog focuses on autism parenting, advocacy, and related topics, and also features gardening and lifestyle content. Angela is the sole operator and data controller for this Site.
Contact: For any privacy-related questions, you may reach us at:
• Email: angela@grassfedmama.com
• Website: grassfedmama.com
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide Directly
• Email address and name when you subscribe to our newsletter or email list
• Any information you submit through contact forms
• Comments you post on blog content (if a comment system is enabled)
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this Site, certain data is collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies, including:
• IP address and general geographic location
• Browser type and operating system
• Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and links clicked
• Referring URLs (the page that brought you to our Site)
• Device identifiers
c. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics, email marketing platforms, and social media platforms, in accordance with their own privacy policies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
• Operate and improve the Site and its content
• Send newsletters, updates, and promotional communications (only if you have opted in)
• Respond to your inquiries and comments
• Analyze Site traffic and reader behavior to improve content
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraudulent or harmful activity
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Advertising/Targeting Cookies: May be used by third-party ad networks or affiliate partners.
• Social Media Cookies: Placed by social media platforms when you interact with embedded content or share buttons.
Your Cookie Choices
You may control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a cookie is being placed. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
Residents of certain states (see Section 9) have additional rights regarding opt-out of tracking and data sales/sharing.
5. Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
We work with third-party services that may collect or process data on our behalf. These include:
Analytics
• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track and analyze Site traffic. Google may collect and process data in accordance with its privacy policy. You can opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email Marketing
• We may use a third-party email platform (such as Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar) to manage our email list and send newsletters. These platforms have their own privacy policies.
Advertising and Affiliate Programs
• We participate in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to the Amazon Associates Program and other brand partnerships. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
• We may display advertisements from third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies and similar technologies to serve you ads based on your browsing activity.
Social Media
• Our Site may include social sharing buttons or embedded content from platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. These platforms may collect data about you when you interact with their features, subject to their own privacy policies.
Hosting and Infrastructure
• Our Site is hosted on a third-party web hosting provider that may process certain technical data in connection with operating the Site.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with third parties only as described in this policy, as required by law, or with your explicit consent.
6. FTC Disclosure: Sponsored Content, Gifted Products, and Affiliate Links
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Endorsement Guides (16 C.F.R. Part 255, as updated), we disclose the following:
• This blog may include sponsored posts, gifted product reviews, and paid partnerships with brands. These will be clearly labeled as “Sponsored,” “Ad,” “Paid Partnership,” or “Gifted” at or near the top of the relevant post or content.
• This blog uses affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Affiliate relationships are disclosed within each post containing affiliate links.
• All opinions expressed on this blog are our own. Compensation or free products do not influence our editorial opinions or recommendations.
• On Instagram and other social media platforms, sponsored and gifted content is disclosed in the caption using terms such as #ad, #sponsored, #gifted, or the platform’s built-in branded content disclosure tool.
Per FTC guidance effective as of 2026, disclosures are placed clearly and conspicuously where readers are likely to see them — not buried in footnotes or after-the-fold content.
7. Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
This Site is intended for adults and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. While our blog discusses autism parenting and may be read by parents and caregivers of children, we do not collect information directly from minors.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at angela@grassfedmama.com so we can delete it.
Note: Under COPPA regulations updated in 2024 and 2025, the age of protection has been proposed to extend to children under 16 in certain contexts. We take a conservative approach and do not target or knowingly collect data from minors in any capacity.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. Specifically:
• Email subscriber data is retained as long as you remain subscribed. You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email.
• Analytics data is retained according to the settings of our analytics provider (typically 14–26 months for Google Analytics).
• Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to address your inquiry.
Upon request, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 45 days, subject to legal retention obligations.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information. We honor these rights regardless of your state of residence where feasible.
All Users
• Right to know what personal information we collect about you
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt out of our email communications at any time
• Right to access a copy of the personal information we hold about you
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
• Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, including sources, purposes, and third parties with whom we share it.
• Right to Delete: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell personal information. However, the use of analytics and advertising cookies may constitute “sharing” under CCPA. You have the right to opt out of this sharing. [See cookie opt-out instructions in Section 4.]
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under CPRA.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights.
To submit a CCPA request, contact us at angela@grassfedmama.com. We will respond within 45 days.
Residents of Other States
As of January 1, 2026, the following states have enacted comprehensive privacy laws that grant rights similar to those described above: Connecticut, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Oregon, Indiana, Kentucky, Nebraska, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Delaware, Minnesota, Maryland, and others. If you reside in one of these states, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, and opt out of certain uses of your personal information. Contact us to exercise these rights.
European Visitors (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:
• Right of access to your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
Our lawful basis for processing your data is typically your consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up) or our legitimate interests in operating the Site. To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at [YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS].
10. Global Privacy Control (GPC)
We recognize the Global Privacy Control (GPC) opt-out preference signal. If your browser or device sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as a request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, consistent with applicable state laws including California, Colorado, Connecticut, and others that require GPC recognition as of 2026.
11. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
If we become aware of a data breach that may affect your rights, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
12. Links to Third-Party Websites
This Site may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, brand partners, and affiliate retailers. These sites operate independently and have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of any third-party site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
13. Disclaimer: Not Medical or Therapeutic Advice
Content on this Site related to autism, communication, speech-language development, and related topics is shared from the perspective of a parent and former licensed speech-language pathologist. It is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, therapeutic, or professional advice.
Always consult qualified healthcare and education professionals for decisions regarding your child’s care, treatment, or educational placement.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Your continued use of the Site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
• Email: angela@grassfedmama.com
• Website: grassfedmama.com
We will respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.
This privacy policy was last reviewed and updated on May 21, 2026, to reflect current requirements under the FTC Endorsement Guides, CCPA/CPRA 2026 amendments, GDPR, COPPA, and applicable U.S. state privacy laws. Note: Items marked in brackets [ ] should be completed with your actual contact information before publishing.