Privacy Policy


Effective Date: July 21, 2025

Smartphone Free Childhood US (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

a. Information You Provide Directly:

  • Newsletter sign-ups: Your name and email address.

  • Donations: Your name, contact details, billing information, and donation history.

  • Contact forms or inquiries: Any information you choose to share with us (e.g., name, email, message content).

  • Community participation: If you opt-in to appear in a public parent directory, we collect the location and information you choose to share.

b. Information Collected Automatically:

  • Cookies and website analytics: We may use cookies or third-party analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. This may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your messages and inquiries

  • Process and acknowledge donations

  • Share updates, newsletters, and opportunities to get involved (if you opt-in)

  • Improve our website and outreach efforts

  • Maintain and grow a national parent community

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information.

3. How We Share Your Information

We only share your personal information:

  • With trusted service providers who help us operate our website, process donations, or send emails (e.g., payment processors like Stripe or donor platforms like Givebutter or Zeffy)

  • If required by law (e.g., to comply with a subpoena or legal obligation)

  • If you’ve explicitly opted in (e.g., to be listed in a public directory of local parents)

4. Your Choices & Rights

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link at the bottom of our messages.

  • Update or request deletion of your information by contacting us at smartphonefreechildhoodusa@gmail.com

  • Disable cookies through your browser settings (though some site features may not work as intended).

5. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your data, including secure servers, SSL encryption, and trusted third-party platforms for donations and mailing lists.

6. Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

7. External Links

Our website may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Significant changes will be noted prominently on our site.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your information, please contact us at smartphonefreechildhoodusa@gmail.com