Effective Date: January 2026
At The Common Mom, we take your privacy seriously—just like we take our coffee (strong and necessary). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect and use information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Automatic Information: When you visit our site, we automatically collect technical information like your IP address, browser type, device information, and which pages you visit. This helps us understand how people use our site and improve your experience.
Cookies: We use cookies (the digital kind, not the chocolate chip kind—though we wish). These small files help us remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and show relevant content. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Information You Share: If you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or leave comments, you voluntarily provide information like your name and email address.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Make our website better and easier to use
- Understand what content moms find most helpful
- Send you our newsletter (only if you sign up for it)
- Respond to your questions and comments
- Show you relevant product recommendations
- Comply with legal requirements
Third-Party Services We Use
Amazon Associates: We’re part of the Amazon Associates Program. When you click our Amazon links, Amazon may track your visit and purchases. This helps us earn a small commission to keep the site running (and the coffee flowing).
Analytics: We use services like Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. These tools collect data using cookies and help us figure out which articles are most helpful to moms like you.
Advertising: We may work with ad networks that show relevant ads based on your browsing. These partners may collect information about your visits to our site and others.
Email Service: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we use email service providers to send updates. Your email is stored securely and never sold to third parties.
Social Media: We may use social sharing buttons that allow platforms like Facebook and Pinterest to track visits to our site.
We Don’t Sell Your Information
Period. We don’t sell your personal information to anyone. We’re moms too, and we wouldn’t want someone selling our information.
Your Choices
You control your information:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter anytime (there’s a link in every email)
- Disable cookies through your browser settings
- Request information about what data we have about you
- Ask us to delete your information
- Opt-out of personalized advertising
Keeping Your Information Safe
We use reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no online service is 100% secure, so we can’t guarantee absolute security (kind of like how we can’t guarantee the baby will sleep through the night).
Kids’ Privacy
Our website is for parents and caregivers, not for kids under 13. We don’t knowingly collect information from children. If you’re under 13, please ask your parent or guardian before using our site.
International Visitors
If you’re visiting from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and stored in the U.S., where our servers are located.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally (like when we finally get around to organizing that junk drawer). We’ll post any changes here with a new date at the top.
Questions?
If you have questions about privacy or how we handle your information, email us at: [email protected]
We promise to respond in plain English, not legal jargon.