Privacy Policy

This privacy policy was not authored by and is not copyrighted by the webmaster and owner of this website, Richard Carlson.

Effective Date: September 13, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how this website collects, uses, shares, and protects information when people visit and use a website that provides educational content about puberty for prepubescent boys and girls, adolescent boys and girls, parents, guardians, educators, and other adults.

This website is intended to provide general educational information. It is not a medical provider, and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

1. Who This Policy Applies To

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of the website, including:

• prepubescent boys and girls

• adolescent boys and girls

• parents and guardians

• teachers, counselors, and other adults

Because some content may be relevant to children and teenagers, this website aims to use clear language and collect as little personal information as reasonably possible.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

You may provide information to us when you:

• contact us through a form

• send us an email

• sign up for newsletters or updates

• submit questions, comments, or feedback

• participate in surveys, polls, or community features, if offered

This information may include:

• name

• email address

• age or age range, if requested

• parent or guardian contact information, if needed

• the contents of messages you send us

• any other information you choose to provide

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the website, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address

• browser type

• device type

• operating system

• pages viewed

• links clicked

• referring website

• date and time of visit

• approximate location based on IP address

• cookie identifiers and similar tracking information

C. Sensitive Information

Because this website concerns puberty, growing bodies, and health-related educational topics, visitors may sometimes choose to share sensitive information in questions or messages.

Please do not send:

• detailed medical records

• diagnosis information unless specifically requested for a support purpose

• intimate images

• government identification numbers

• financial account information

• passwords

• precise school or home location information

If you submit sensitive or personal information, we will handle it according to this Privacy Policy, but we encourage you to share only the minimum necessary.

3. How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

• provide, maintain, and improve the website

• present educational content

• respond to questions, comments, and requests

• operate newsletters or updates you requested

• understand how visitors use the website

• personalize content in a limited way

• measure advertising performance

• maintain website security

• detect, prevent, and investigate fraud, abuse, or misuse

• comply with legal obligations

• enforce our terms and policies

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

This website uses cookies and similar technologies.

A. What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember preferences, analyze traffic, and support advertising.

B. Types of Cookies We May Use

We may use:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: required for core website functions

• Preference Cookies: remember settings and choices

• Analytics Cookies: help us understand website traffic and usage

• Advertising Cookies: used to show ads, limit repeated ads, and measure ad effectiveness

• Security Cookies: help detect suspicious activity and protect the website

C. Your Cookie Choices

Depending on your location, you may be able to:

• accept or reject certain cookies through a cookie banner or settings tool

• adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies

• opt out of certain analytics or advertising technologies where available

Blocking cookies may affect some website functions.

5. Advertising

This website may display advertising.

Advertising on the website may be provided by us or by third-party advertising partners. These partners may use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• display advertisements

• measure ad performance

• limit duplicate ads

• help make ads more relevant based on general browsing behavior or contextual information

Where required by law, we will request consent before using non-essential advertising cookies.

If this website is directed to children under 13, or if we knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, we will take additional steps required by applicable law regarding advertising and data collection. We may limit or disable interest-based advertising for child-directed portions of the website where appropriate.

6. Analytics

We may use analytics tools provided by third parties to understand how visitors interact with the website. These tools may collect information such as:

• pages visited

• time spent on pages

• device and browser information

• approximate geographic region

• traffic sources

• interactions with site features

We use this information to improve the website, its educational content, and user experience.

7. Links to Other Websites

This website may include links to third-party websites, videos, articles, health resources, educational organizations, social media platforms, and advertisers.

We are not responsible for the privacy, security, content, or practices of third-party websites. When you click a link and leave this website, that third party's terms and privacy policy will apply.

We encourage parents, guardians, teens, and all other users to read the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

8. Children’s Privacy

Protecting children’s privacy is especially important for a website that may be used by prepubescent boys and girls and younger teens.

A. Intended Audience

This website is intended to provide educational information for:

• boys and girls who are approaching puberty

• boys and girls experiencing puberty

• parents and guardians

• educators and adults supporting young people

B. Children Under 13

If the website is directed to children under 13, or if we knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, we will seek to comply with applicable child privacy laws, including the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) where applicable.

Unless we clearly state otherwise in a specific feature:

• children under 13 should not submit personal information through the website without a parent or guardian

• we do not knowingly collect more personal information from children than is reasonably necessary

• we do not knowingly allow children under 13 to publicly post personal information without appropriate safeguards

C. Parental Rights

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe your child under 13 has provided personal information through the website, you may contact us to:

• review the information

• request deletion

• withdraw consent, where processing is based on consent

We will take reasonable steps to verify the request before acting on it.

D. Teen Users

Where allowed by law, teens may have their own privacy rights in addition to rights exercised by parents or guardians. We encourage teens to involve a parent, guardian, or trusted adult when submitting personal information.

9. Legal Bases for Processing

Where applicable law requires it, we process personal information based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• your consent

• performance of a contract or request

• our legitimate interests in operating, securing, and improving the website

• compliance with legal obligations

• protection of vital interests

10. How We Share Information

We may share information in the following circumstances:

A. Service Providers

We may share information with vendors and service providers that help us operate the website, such as providers for:

• website hosting

• analytics

• email delivery

• customer support

• security monitoring

• consent management

• advertising services

These providers may access information only as needed to perform services for us, subject to contractual and legal restrictions where applicable.

B. Advertising and Analytics Partners

We may share limited data with advertising, measurement, and analytics partners, including through cookies and similar technologies, subject to applicable law and consent requirements.

C. Legal and Safety Reasons

We may disclose information if we believe disclosure is necessary to:

• comply with law, regulation, legal process, or court order

• respond to lawful requests from public authorities

• protect the rights, property, or safety of the website, users, or others

• investigate fraud, abuse, or security issues

D. Business Transfers

If the website or its operator is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, asset sale, or similar transaction, information may be transferred as part of that process, subject to applicable law.

11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including to:

• provide requested services

• respond to communications

• maintain business and tax records

• comply with legal obligations

• resolve disputes

• enforce agreements

• protect security and integrity

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and legal requirements. When information is no longer needed, we will delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it where reasonably feasible.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• know what personal information we collect

• access personal information

• correct inaccurate information

• request deletion

• object to or restrict certain processing

• withdraw consent where processing depends on consent

• request portability of certain information

• opt out of certain targeted advertising or sharing, where applicable

• lodge a complaint with a regulator or data protection authority

Parents or legal guardians may also exercise certain rights on behalf of children, subject to applicable law.

To exercise rights, contact us using the information in the Contact section below. We may need to verify your identity before completing your request.

13. Do Not Track and Similar Signals

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting. Because there is not always a consistent industry standard for responding to such signals, this website may not respond to all Do Not Track signals unless required by applicable law.

Where legally required, we may recognize certain opt-out preference signals.

14. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, internet transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. Users should take care when deciding what information to send through the website.

15. International Data Transfers

If you access the website from outside the country where the website operator is located, your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in another country where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

Where required by law, we will take appropriate steps to protect transferred personal information.

16. Medical and Educational Content Notice

This website provides educational content about puberty and related topics. It is not intended to collect or manage medical records unless explicitly stated in a separate notice.

Do not use the website to send emergency, urgent, or highly sensitive medical information. If you believe someone is in immediate danger or requires urgent medical attention, contact local emergency services or a qualified healthcare professional.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised version on this page and update the Effective Date above.

If required by law, we will provide additional notice or request renewed consent for material changes.

18. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise privacy rights, contact:

• Privacy Contact:

• Organization Name: PubertyforBoys.com

• Mailing Address: 1432 West Chapala Drive, Tucson, AZ 85704, USA

19. Optional Short-Form Notice for Parents and Young Users

We collect limited information to run the website, improve it, answer messages, use cookies, and support advertising. Some cookies are necessary, while others help with analytics and ads. The website may link to other websites, which have their own privacy rules. Parents or guardians may contact us to ask about or delete a child’s personal information, where applicable.