Effective Date: June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how AgingConsciously.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects information gathered from visitors to this website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.
This policy is written in compliance with applicable United States federal and state privacy laws, including but not limited to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the CAN-SPAM Act, and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on fair information practices.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two general categories of information from visitors to this site:
a. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When you use the contact form on this site, you may provide your name, email address, and any message or information you choose to include. This information is submitted voluntarily and is used solely to respond to your inquiry.
b. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit Aging Consciously, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and analytics technology. This may include:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source
- Geographic location at the regional level
This information is collected through Google Analytics and standard website cookies. It is used in aggregate form to understand how visitors use our site and to improve our content. Per Google Analytics Terms of Service, as noted by iubenda (2025), websites using this tool are required to disclose its use and explain how data is collected and processed.
c. Comments
If you choose to leave a comment on a blog post, your name, email address, and the content of your comment may be collected and stored. Your email address will not be published publicly. Comments are moderated and may be removed at our discretion.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used for the following purposes:
- To respond to contact form submissions and reader inquiries
- To analyze website traffic and improve site content and user experience
- To moderate and manage blog comments
- To monitor for security threats and protect the integrity of the site
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
This website uses cookies, which are small text files placed on your device when you visit a site. Per the FTC’s guidelines on transparency and fair information practices, we are disclosing the following types of cookies used on this site:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data about how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics sets cookies (including _ga and session-based identifiers) to distinguish unique users and track browsing sessions. According to tinycookie.com (2025), Google Analytics 4 uses cookies that may be active for up to two years.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your settings or choices on the site, such as language or display preferences.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this site. You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4. Third-Party Services
This site uses third-party tools that may independently collect or process data. These include:
- Google Analytics: Used for website traffic analysis. Google Analytics is operated by Google LLC, and its data practices are governed by Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy). According to Google’s Terms of Service, websites using Analytics must maintain a publicly accessible privacy policy that discloses this use.
- WordPress/Hostinger: This site is hosted on a WordPress platform through Hostinger. Hostinger’s privacy practices are governed by its own privacy policy.
- Comment Platforms: If a third-party comment plugin is used, that platform may independently collect data from users who submit comments.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through this site.
5. California Residents: Your Rights Under the CCPA/CPRA
If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), which took effect January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2023, respectively. As stated by Secure Privacy (2024), these rights include:
- The right to know what personal information is being collected about you
- The right to request deletion of your personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information
- The right to limit the use of sensitive personal information
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
Aging Consciously does not sell personal information to third parties. To exercise any of the rights listed above, please contact us using the information provided in Section 9 of this policy. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days, as required by law.
6. Children’s Privacy
Aging Consciously is designed for adults and is not directed toward children under the age of 13. Per the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 15 U.S.C. Section 6501 et seq., we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that a child under 13 has submitted personal information to this site, we will take immediate steps to delete that information. If you believe a child has submitted information through this site, please contact us immediately.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected or as required by applicable law. Contact form submissions are retained for the duration needed to respond to the inquiry and are not stored indefinitely. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics data retention settings, which can be configured by the site administrator.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect the information collected through this site from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of data transmission or storage over the internet is fully secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information you transmit to this site and encourage you to use caution when sharing personal details online.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal information, you may contact us at:
Aging Consciously
Operated by: Sanchia Lewis-Moore
Location: Pompano Beach, Florida
Website: [Insert Website URL]
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Continued use of this website following any posted changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Disclaimer: Sanchia Lewis-Moore is not an attorney. Nothing contained in this Privacy Policy or anywhere on this website constitutes legal advice. This policy is provided for informational and compliance purposes only. For questions about your specific legal rights or obligations related to data privacy, please consult a licensed attorney.
Sources Referenced
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), Cal. Civ. Code Section 1798.100 et seq. | https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa
- California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) | https://cppa.ca.gov
- Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 15 U.S.C. Section 6501 et seq. | https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/childrens-online-privacy-protection-rule-coppa
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Privacy and Security Resources | https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/privacy-and-security
- Google Analytics Terms of Service | https://marketingplatform.google.com/about/analytics/terms/us/
- iubenda: Privacy Policy for Google Analytics (2025) | https://www.iubenda.com/blog/privacy-policy-google-analytics/
- Secure Privacy: CCPA Compliance in 2024 | https://secureprivacy.ai/blog/ccpa-compliance-2024-secure-privacy-updates-guidelines
- tinycookie.com: Does Google Analytics require cookie consent? (2025) | https://tinycookie.com/blog/google-analytics-cookies/
- RecordingLaw.com: Privacy Policy Requirements (2026) | https://www.recordinglaw.com/us-laws/data-privacy-laws/privacy-policy-requirements/