Privacy Policy – MomLifeStories

1. Who We Are

The data controller responsible for processing your personal data is:

We operate the MomLifeStories website, which publishes articles, guides, and newsletters related to motherhood, parenting, lifestyle, and personal experiences.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data.

2. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent – Comments, newsletter subscription, contact form submissions
    (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))
  • Legitimate Interest – Analytics, spam protection, website security
    (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))
  • Legal Obligation – When we are required to store or disclose certain information
    (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c))

We do not process special category (sensitive) personal data.

3. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

3.1 Comments


When visitors leave comments, we collect:

  • First name
  • Email address
  • The comment itself
  • IP address
  • Browser user agent string

This helps protect the website against spam and abusive content. An anonymized hash created from your email address may be shared with Gravatar (Automattic Inc.). Gravatar Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/

Legal basis: Consent + Legitimate Interest

3.2 Contact Form

When you submit a contact form, we collect:

  • Your name
  • Your email address
  • Your message
  • Consent confirmation (checkbox)

Data is not stored on the website; it is forwarded to our email account.

Purpose: Responding to inquiries
Legal basis: Consent

3.3 Newsletter Subscription

We collect:

  • Email address
  • First name (optional)

We use this data to send newsletters and updates. You may unsubscribe anytime. Legal basis: Consent

3.4 Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid submitting photos with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may extract this information

3.5 Cookies

We use cookies to ensure the site functions properly and to enhance user experience.

Cookies may include:

  • Necessary cookies (security, session, load balancing)
  • Preferences cookies
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
  • Comment-related cookies
  • Login cookies (WordPress functionality only)

Non-essential cookies (e.g., Analytics) are activated only with your consent. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie banner.

A full list of cookies is available in our Cookie Policy.

3.6 Embedded Content

Embedded content (videos, articles, images) from third-party websites behaves as if visited directly. These external sites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track interactions

4. Analytics and Monitoring Tools

4.1 Google Analytics (GA4)

We use GA4 to understand visitor behavior and improve the site.

Google may collect:

  • IP address (anonymized if configured)
  • Device and browser info
  • Pages visited
  • Interaction data

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

4.2 Google Search Console

Used to monitor indexing, search performance, and technical issues. Legal basis: Legitimate interest

5. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the EU:

  • Google LLC (USA)
  • Automattic Inc. (Gravatar, USA)
  • Email providers (if hosted outside the EU)

These transfers are based on:

  • The EU–US Data Privacy Framework, or
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) issued by the European Commission
  • Additional safeguards when required

Your data is handled only by trusted, GDPR-aligned service providers.

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share your data with:

  • Web hosting provider (server-level processing)
  • Google (Analytics, Search Console)
  • Gravatar / Automattic Inc. (comments)
  • Email service providers
  • WordPress anti-spam systems

We do not sell or share personal data for marketing purposes.

7. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments: indefinitely
  • Contact messages: as long as necessary to answer you
  • Newsletter data: until you unsubscribe
  • Cookies: 1 day – 1 year
  • Analytics data: as defined by Google Analytics retention settings

We periodically review all stored personal data to ensure it is kept only as long as necessary.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

  • Access your data
  • Request correction
  • Request deletion
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request data portability
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • File a complaint with the Hungarian Data Protection Authority (NAIH)

To exercise your rights, contact us at: hello@momlifestories.com

9. How We Protect Your Data

  • We take several security measures:
  • SSL encryption
  • Secure hosting
  • Firewall protections
  • Regular updates and maintenance
  • Strong passwords
  • Access restricted to authorized personnel
  • While we take all necessary precautions, no system is entirely immune to security risks.

10. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Under GDPR, we are not required to appoint a Data Protection Officer.
However, you may contact us at any time with privacy-related questions.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will always be available on this page.