Effective Date: October 22, 2025
At AutismSpectrumDisorders.com, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
AutismSpectrumDisorders.com is a parent-led educational website that shares experience-based information, stories, and resources related to autism, parenting, and family life. We are not medical professionals, and our content is for informational purposes only.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect certain types of information when you interact with our site, including:
- Personal Information (voluntary): If you contact us through a form or subscribe to updates, we may collect your name and email address.
- Non-Personal Information (automatic): Like most websites, we use cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site. This may include IP address, browser type, device data, and pages visited.
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as health data, diagnostic information, or payment details.
3. How We Use Information
We use collected data to:
- Improve our website’s content and user experience.
- Respond to inquiries or feedback.
- Display relevant ads through Google AdSense and affiliate programs.
- Monitor site performance and traffic trends.
Your information will never be sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies to personalize content and measure engagement. Third-party services, including Google AdSense and Google Analytics, may use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing history.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings or visit Google’s Ads Settings to manage ad preferences.
5. Google AdSense and Affiliates
AutismSpectrumDisorders.com participates in AdSense and other affiliate programs, which means we may earn small commissions when users click on or purchase through certain links. These programs do not give us access to your personal data.
All affiliate links and sponsored content will be clearly disclosed within each article.
6. Data Protection and Security
We use SSL encryption and standard security measures to protect your information. However, please note that no online platform can guarantee 100% security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data.
- Request that we stop using your information for analytics or marketing.
To make such a request, please contact us at [insert contact email].
8. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites (e.g., Amazon, Pexels, Pixabay). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies separately.
9. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us so we can remove it promptly.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please reach out at:
📧 info@autismspectrumdisorders.com