Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 26, 2026

At North State Parent magazine, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.

By using northstateparent.com, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our website, we may collect information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address (when applicable)

  • Telephone number

  • Event submissions

  • Article submissions

  • Advertising inquiries

  • Business listings and resource information

  • Any other information you choose to submit through our forms

We also automatically collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on our website

  • Referral sources

  • General website usage statistics

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Respond to your questions and requests

  • Publish submitted events or articles when appropriate

  • Process advertising inquiries

  • Send newsletters or email updates that you have requested

  • Improve our website and visitor experience

  • Analyze website traffic and performance

  • Protect the security and integrity of our website

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may occasionally send you:

  • Family news

  • Community events

  • Parenting resources

  • Magazine announcements

  • Special features

Every marketing email includes an unsubscribe link, and you may opt out at any time.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience.

Cookies help us:

  • Remember user preferences

  • Measure website traffic

  • Improve website performance

  • Understand how visitors use our website

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain website functionality.

Analytics

We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use our website.

These services collect anonymous usage information such as:

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on pages

  • General geographic region

  • Device type

  • Browser information

This information helps us improve the website and provide better content for our readers.

Embedded Content

Articles on our website may include embedded content such as:

  • YouTube videos

  • Vimeo videos

  • Google Maps

  • Social media posts

  • Flipbook publications

Embedded content from other websites behaves exactly as if you visited those websites directly. Those services may collect information according to their own privacy policies.

Third-Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, advertisers, community organizations, and local businesses.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Children's Privacy

North State Parent provides family-focused information intended for parents, caregivers, educators, and community members.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws.

You may request to:

  • Know what personal information we have collected about you

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of personal information we maintain, subject to applicable legal exceptions

To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information below.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information you provide. While no website can guarantee absolute security, we continually work to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time as our website, services, or legal requirements change.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us.

North State Parent magazine

Website: northstateparent.com

Email: info@northstateparent.com

Thank you for trusting North State Parent. We appreciate the opportunity to serve families throughout Butte, Glenn, Shasta, Siskiyou, and Tehama counties.