Bubs is designed to collect as little personal information as possible. You do not need an account to read the site, and our tools run in your browser.
What we collect#
Information you give us#
If you email us or use the contact or correction form, we receive your email address, name (if you include it), the topic you choose and the content of your message. We use it to respond, to investigate corrections and to manage any request you make. We do not add you to a marketing list without your consent.
Our contact and correction forms are delivered by FormSubmit, a third-party form-forwarding service. FormSubmit processes your message and standard technical information, such as your IP address, to forward it to our inbox and filter spam. Its privacy policy is available at formsubmit.co/privacy.pdf.
Information collected automatically#
Our hosting provider may collect standard server logs, including your IP address, browser type, requested page, referring page and time of request. These logs are used for security, troubleshooting and aggregate traffic analysis. We do not use them to identify individual visitors.
Cookies and analytics#
At launch, Bubs does not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking pixels or third-party analytics. If we add privacy-respecting analytics in the future, we will update this policy and provide appropriate notice.
Tools#
The due date calculator and starting solids checklist run entirely in your browser. The dates and checkboxes you enter are not sent to our servers. If you close the page, the information is gone.
How we use information#
We use the information we collect to:
- operate and secure the site
- respond to messages and corrections
- understand aggregate traffic and improve the site
- comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information. We do not share it with advertisers.
Third-party links#
Our guides link to external websites, including government agencies, hospitals and non-profits. Those sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.
Data security and retention#
We keep emails and contact-form messages only as long as needed to respond and to maintain a record of corrections or complaints. Server logs are retained according to our hosting provider's standard schedule. We take reasonable steps to protect information, but no website can guarantee absolute security.
Children's privacy#
Bubs is written for parents and carers, not for children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Access, correction and complaints#
You can ask us to access, correct or delete personal information we hold about you. Email hello@bubs.com.au. We will respond within a reasonable time.
If you are not satisfied with our response, you can contact the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) at oaic.gov.au.
Changes to this policy#
We may update this policy as the site changes. The “updated” date at the top shows when it last changed. Material changes will be noted on the site.
Contact#
Privacy questions: hello@bubs.com.au.