Privacy Policy
Effective date: October 2026
The Slow Family (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates theslowfamily.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the Site, you agree to this policy.
Information We Collect
Information you provide voluntarily
- Email newsletter signup: If you subscribe to our newsletter or download free printables, we collect your email address (and your first name, if you choose to share it).
- Contact form and email: If you contact us, we receive your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
Information collected automatically
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, understand how the Site is used, and serve relevant advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some Site features.
- Analytics: We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that collect anonymized information about your visit — pages viewed, time spent, device type, and approximate location. This helps us improve our content. Analytics data is not linked to your identity.
- Advertising: We run display ads through third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies and web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to show you ads that match your interests. You can learn more about interest-based advertising and opt out through resources like the Network Advertising Initiative (optout.networkadvertising.org) or the Digital Advertising Alliance (optout.aboutads.info).
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and improve the Site and its content
- Send newsletters and free printables you’ve requested (you can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email)
- Respond to your messages and questions
- Display relevant advertising that keeps our content free
- Protect the Site against spam and misuse
We do not sell your personal information.
Email Newsletter
If you join our email list, we’ll send you new posts, printables, and occasional updates. Every email includes an unsubscribe link, and you can opt out at any time. We will never share your email address with third parties for their own marketing.
Children’s Privacy
The Slow Family is a parenting resource directed at parents and caregivers — not at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@theslowfamily.com and we will promptly delete it.
Data Security and Retention
We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described above (for example, we retain newsletter subscriber data until you unsubscribe).
Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information, or to object to certain processing. To exercise these rights, email us at hello@theslowfamily.com and we’ll respond as promptly as we can.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to third-party websites (for example, in product roundups). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites — please review their policies directly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we’ll revise the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated policy.
Contact Us
Questions about this policy? Reach us at hello@theslowfamily.com.