Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 25, 2026
At US Darling Child (accessible at https://darlingchild.us), your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy details the types of personal information collected and recorded by our platform and how we utilize it, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines and state-level regulations (such as the CCPA/CPRA).
1. Information Collection and Use
We collect personal information (such as names and email addresses) only when explicitly and voluntarily submitted by our visitors through contact forms, newsletter subscriptions, or community interactions. We use this information strictly to deliver requested services, respond to inquiries, or improve website functionality.
2. Cookies and Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use cookies to store information about visitors’ preferences and to optimize user experience.
* Google AdSense: As a third-party vendor, Google uses cookies to serve ads on our site. Google’s use of advertising cookies allows it and its partners to serve targeted ads to our users based on their browsing behavior across our site and other platforms on the web.
* Managing Privacy Preferences: Users can choose to opt out of personalized advertising by managing their Google Ads Settings (https://google.com). For more broad opt-outs, users may visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at www.networkadvertising.org.
3. Affiliate Links Tracking
In alignment with FTC guidelines, please note that third-party merchants (such as affiliate networks) place tracking cookies on your browser when you click on product recommendations. These cookies track conversions so we may earn a small referral commission.
4. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA Notice)
If you are a California resident, you are granted specific rights regarding your personal information under the CCPA/CPRA:
* The Right to Know: You can request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected.
* The Right to Delete: You can request that we delete any personal data collected from you.
* The Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: We do not “sell” your personal information in the traditional sense, but we do share data via third-party advertising cookies. You can restrict cookie tracking via your browser settings or third-party opt-out links.
5. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Protecting the privacy of young children is especially important. AU Darling Child does not knowingly collect any Personal Identifiable Information from children under the age of 13. If you believe your child provided this kind of information on our website, we strongly encourage you to contact us immediately, and we will promptly remove it from our records.
6. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your data and privacy rights, please reach out via our Contact Page.
