Legal
Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026 · Petites Traces — petitestraces.com
🔒 Short version: We collect only what's needed to run this site. We don't sell your data. You can request deletion at any time.
1. Who We Are
Petites Traces is a creative parenting blog operated by Sophie Dubois, accessible at petitestraces.com.
Contact: [email protected]
2. Data We Collect
2.1 Data you provide directly
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter or download a free guide.
- Name — if you include it in a contact form submission.
- Purchase information — processed securely through Gumroad. We never store your card details.
2.2 Data collected automatically
- IP address — collected by our hosting provider for security purposes.
- Browser and device type — collected via analytics tools.
- Pages visited and time spent — anonymized and aggregated for site improvement.
- Referring website — to understand where our traffic comes from.
3. How We Use Your Data
- Send you the free guide or resource you signed up for.
- Send occasional newsletters (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- Fulfill your order if you purchase a digital product.
- Analyze traffic to improve our content and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis |
|---|
| Sending the free guide you requested | Legitimate interest |
| Sending newsletters | Consent (opt-in) |
| Analytics & site improvement | Legitimate interest |
| Order fulfillment | Performance of a contract |
5. Third-Party Services
- MailerLite — email marketing. Privacy Policy →
- Gumroad — digital product sales. Privacy Policy →
- Google Analytics — anonymized traffic analytics.
- Amazon Associates — affiliate program (see our Affiliate Disclosure).
6. Cookies
We use cookies to improve your experience. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
7. Data Retention
- Newsletter subscribers: retained until you unsubscribe.
- Purchase records: retained for 5 years for accounting purposes.
- Contact form messages: deleted within 12 months.
8. Your Rights
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten").
- Withdraw your consent at any time.
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at [email protected].
9. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. Our site uses HTTPS encryption for all connections.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted personal information, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be noted with an updated date at the top of this page.