Privacy Policy

Last updated: 7 February 2026

1. Introduction

NetDads ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website netdads.co.uk.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we may collect:

  • Email address
  • Name
  • Information about your children (names, ages) - only if you choose to provide it
  • Content preferences and interests

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • Device information (browser type, operating system)
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring website

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Personalise your experience with age-appropriate content recommendations
  • Send you newsletters (if you've subscribed)
  • Analyse website usage to improve our services
  • Respond to your enquiries

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Necessary Cookies: Essential for the website to function properly. These include authentication cookies.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (Google Analytics/Firebase Analytics).
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to track visitors across websites for advertising purposes (currently not in use).

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie consent banner or by clearing your browser cookies.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Firebase (Google Cloud Platform) services. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data is stored in data centres within the European Union where possible, in compliance with GDPR requirements.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of data processing
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Right to Object: Object to processing of your data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

  • Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and hosting
  • Google Analytics: Website analytics (with your consent)
  • Vercel: Website hosting and deployment

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for adult users (parents/fathers). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

  • Email: privacy@netdads.co.uk
  • Website: netdads.co.uk/contact