Privacy & Policy
1. Who We Are
FirstWivesWorld.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) runs an online magazine and community for women who want news, tips, and support after marriage changes.
You can reach us any time at [email protected]
2. What This Policy Covers
This page explains:
What data we collect
Why we collect it and the legal basis we rely on
When we share data and with whom
Your choices and rights
How to reach us with questions
The notice applies every time you visit our site, open our emails, or use any service that links here.
3. Information We Collect
| Type | Examples | How We Get It |
|---|---|---|
| Info you give us | Name, email, profile comments, survey replies | Forms, newsletter sign-ups |
| Info we collect automatically | IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time on page | Cookies and similar tools |
| Info from others | Analytics data, ad reports | Google Analytics, advertising partners |
Children
Our content is for adults. We do not knowingly gather data from anyone under 13. If we learn we did, we delete it as the COPPA rule requires.
4. Why We Use Your Data
| Purpose | Details | Legal Ground |
|---|---|---|
| Service delivery | Send newsletters, respond to emails | Contract / consent (GDPR Art. 6 (1)(a)(b)) |
| Improve the site | Analyze what posts get read most | Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6 (1)(f)) |
| Marketing | Show offers or ads you may like | Consent / opt-out rights under CCPA |
| Legal duties | Keep records, prevent fraud | Legal obligation (GDPR Art. 6 (1)(c)) |
We never sell personal data for cash.
5. Cookies & Similar Tech
We use cookies to: log you in, remember settings, see site traffic, and show relevant ads. You can block or erase cookies in your browser settings at any time.
6. Sharing Your Data
We share only when needed to run the site:
Service vendors (hosting, email, analytics) under strict contracts
Legal or safety reasons if required by law or to protect rights
Business moves (e.g., merger) with prior notice to you
All partners must keep data safe and use it only for our instructions.
7. Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the reasons listed above, then delete or anonymize it.
| Data Type | Typical Retention |
|---|---|
| Newsletter email | Until you unsubscribe + 30 days for backup |
| Support messages | 2 years |
| Analytics logs | 14 months (Google default) |
8. Keeping Data Safe
We follow FTC security guidance: encrypted connections (HTTPS), limited staff access, and regular audits.
9. International Transfers
If we move data outside your region, we rely on approved safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
10. Your Rights
| Region | Rights |
|---|---|
| EU/UK | Access, correct, erase, restrict, port, object, complain to a regulator (GDPR Chapter 3). |
| California | Know, delete, correct, opt out of “sharing,” limit sensitive data, no retaliation (CCPA/CPRA). |
| Everyone | Unsubscribe from emails, change cookie choices. |
To use any right, email [email protected]. We respond within 30 days.
11. Do Not Track Signals
Browsers may send a “Do Not Track” header; at present we do not respond to these because no consistent standard exists.
12. Third-Party Links
Our articles link to other sites (e.g., ads or affiliate offers). We are not responsible for their privacy practices; read each site’s policy.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this notice. We post any change here and update the “Last updated” date. Major changes will be announced by email if you are subscribed.
14. Contact
Questions? Email [email protected].
Last updated: 11 March 2025
