## Who We Are
Parenting Africa (parenting.africa) is a digital publication providing parenting advice, family health information, and lifestyle content for parents and caregivers across the African continent. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, and the choices you have.
Our website address is: https://parenting.africa.
## Information We Collect
**Newsletter and email sign-ups.** If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address so we can send you updates, articles, and offers. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
**Comments.** When you leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comment form, along with your IP address and browser user-agent string, to help us detect spam. An anonymized string created from your email address (a “hash”) may be shared with the Gravatar service to check whether you use it. Once your comment is approved, your profile picture is visible to the public alongside your comment.
**Analytics and site usage.** We use Google Site Kit / Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (pages viewed, time on site, general location, device type). This data is aggregated and does not directly identify you by name.
**Cookies.** We use cookies to remember your preferences (such as a completed newsletter sign-up), keep you logged in if you create an account, and measure site traffic. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended.
**Contact forms.** If you contact us directly, we collect the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message) solely to respond to your inquiry.
## How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve the website, send newsletters you’ve opted into, respond to comments and inquiries, and detect and prevent spam or abuse.
## Embedded Content From Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, or social media posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you had visited that other website directly, and that website may collect data about you, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content.
## Who We Share Your Data With
We do not sell your personal information. We may share data with trusted service providers who help us run the site (such as our email newsletter provider, hosting provider, and analytics provider), solely for the purposes described in this policy. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
## How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically. If you register an account on our website, we store the information in your profile for as long as your account exists. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe.
## Your Rights Over Your Data
You can request an export of the personal data we hold about you, or ask us to erase it, by contacting us (see below). This does not include data we’re required to keep for legal, security, or administrative purposes.
## Children’s Privacy
Our content is written for parents and caregivers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
## Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out via our [Contact page](/contact/).
*This policy may be updated from time to time as our site and tools change. Last updated: September 2026.*