Last updated: April 2026
Overview
Grounded Family Life is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit groundedfamilylife.com.
By using this website you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.
Who We Are
Grounded Family Life is a personal blog based in Australia, focused on family life, everyday routines, and practical reflections for working parents. For any privacy related enquiries please use the Contact page.
What Information We Collect
Information you provide directly:
- Your name and email address if you subscribe to the Grounded Family Life email list
- Your name, email address, and any message content if you contact us via the Contact page
- Your name and email address if you leave a comment on a blog post
Information collected automatically:
- Basic analytics data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general geographic location (country or region level only)
- Device and browser type
- Referring website (how you found your way here)
This site uses Google Analytics to collect anonymous traffic data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor behaviour in aggregate. No personally identifiable information is collected through Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Information
Information collected on this site is used only for the following purposes:
- To send you the Grounded Family Life email newsletter if you have subscribed
- To respond to messages sent via the Contact page
- To moderate and display comments left on blog posts
- To understand how visitors use the site so content can be improved
Your information is never sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to the Grounded Family Life email list your name and email address are stored securely with our email service provider, MailerLite. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email. Once unsubscribed your details will be removed from the mailing list promptly.
MailerLite’s privacy policy can be found at mailerlite.com/privacy-policy
Affiliate Links
Some posts on this site contain affiliate links, primarily through the Amazon Associates Program. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, a small commission may be earned at no extra cost to you. Affiliate links do not result in any personal information being shared between this site and the retailer beyond the standard data involved in processing your purchase through their platform.
For full details please see the Affiliate Disclosure page.
Cookies
This website uses cookies – small text files stored on your device – for the following purposes:
- Google Analytics tracking (anonymous and aggregate only)
- WordPress functional cookies that help the site operate correctly
- Remembering your details if you choose to save them when leaving a comment
You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the site.
Third Party Links
Posts on this site may contain links to external websites. Grounded Family Life is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. It is recommended that you review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
Data Storage and Security
Any personal information collected through this site is stored securely. Email subscriber data is held by MailerLite on secure servers. This site takes reasonable steps to protect your information but cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted over the internet.
Your Rights
As an Australian resident you have rights under the Privacy Act 1988 regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Request access to the personal information held about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information from our mailing list
To make any such request please use the Contact page and allow a reasonable timeframe for a response.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults. No information is knowingly collected from children under the age of 13.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy please get in touch via the Contact page on this site.