Your privacy and your baby's safety are our top priorities
We know legal documents can feel overwhelming. Here's what matters most:
✅ We never sell your data
Your info stays with us. Period.
✅ First names only, always
We protect your baby's identity.
✅ You're in control
Request deletion anytime—we'll do it.
✅ Photos are watermarked
Extra protection against misuse.
Now, if you want the full legal details (or you're a lawyer who likes this stuff), keep reading! 📖
To showcase our community and allow everyone to participate, approved photos are publicly visible on our platform. We implement multiple layers of protection to keep your baby safe:
🔒 Watermark Protection
Visible watermarks on all photos to discourage unauthorized use
🛡️ Content Monitoring
24/7 abuse detection and reporting systems
👤 Parent Control
You can request removal at any time
Transparency Note: Approved photos are visible to all visitors. We use enterprise-grade security, watermarks, and monitoring to protect your baby's image. While we cannot prevent all unauthorized use, we work diligently to maintain a safe community.
Look, we get it—you're trusting us with something precious: photos of your baby. That's a big deal, and we don't take it lightly. We built Baby of the Month because we're parents too, and we wanted a contest platform that actually respects families. This policy explains exactly how we handle your information. We comply with CCPA and GDPR, and we take children's privacy seriously — because protecting kids is non-negotiable.
One honest note: No website can guarantee 100% security (anyone who says otherwise isn't being straight with you). We use bank-level encryption and industry best practices, but we want to be upfront about what's realistically possible.
1.1 Scope. This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through our website, mobile applications, and services (collectively, the "Platform"). It does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from our Platform.
1.2 Consent. By using our Platform, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
1.3 Updates. We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or Platform notice. The "Effective Date" above indicates the last revision.
Baby of the Month is an adult-only platform. Only parents or legal guardians (age 18+) may create accounts and submit information about their children. Children under 13 are never users of this service — they are the subjects of entries submitted by their parents or guardians.
When parents submit contest entries, we collect:
Photo Protection: Approved photos are visible on our public platform to showcase our community. We protect your baby's image with watermarks, content monitoring, abuse detection systems, and commercially reasonable security measures. Parents may request photo removal, subject to applicable contest rules and legal requirements.
As the account holder and submitting parent or guardian, you have the right to:
Display removal takes effect immediately upon request. Financial transaction records are retained as required by law. See our Terms of Service for full details.
To exercise these rights, contact us at info@babyofthemonth.org.
If you are a school or educator submitting on behalf of students, you must have appropriate written permissions from parents prior to submission. Contact us at info@babyofthemonth.org for assistance.
IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers, device fingerprinting, mobile network information, screen resolution, language preferences, timezone, referring URLs, UTM parameters, session tracking, and crash reports.
Pages viewed, links clicked, features used, time spent, search queries, detailed voting patterns and history, vote types (free, purchased, credits), credit earning and usage, contest participation, social media shares, referral activities, and interaction with emails and campaigns.
Approximate location from IP address, VPN/proxy detection, country, city, location data from device (with permission), timezone information, and location information you provide in entries.
For every vote cast, we collect:
This comprehensive tracking enables fraud prevention and contest integrity.
Visit our Trust & Safety Center for detailed information on photo protection, fraud prevention, and your control over your data.
While we implement commercially reasonable security measures, we CANNOT and DO NOT guarantee the absolute security of your information. No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us.
YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT YOU TRANSMIT INFORMATION AT YOUR OWN RISK.
We implement industry-standard security measures which may include, but are not limited to:
Note: These measures are subject to change without notice and may not be implemented at all times.
WE EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTY THAT:
You are solely responsible for:
We are not responsible for any damages resulting from your failure to maintain adequate security.
Notification Commitment: If a security breach occurs that affects your personal information, we will:
However, notification timing may vary based on law enforcement requests, the nature of the breach, or technical challenges in determining the breach's scope. We commit to timely notification to the extent permitted by law and will make reasonable efforts to meet the 72-hour standard.
We follow Fair Information Practice Principles as the foundation of privacy law in the United States:
By using our Platform, you acknowledge and accept the inherent security risks of providing information online and agree that we shall have no liability for any breach of security unless it is due to our gross negligence or willful misconduct, and then only to the extent required by law.
We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. The retention periods below apply to data not subject to an earlier deletion request — where you submit a valid deletion request (see Section 2.2), we honor that request within 30 days subject to the exceptions noted there, regardless of these default retention periods.
When retention periods expire, we:
We may retain information beyond normal periods if subject to legal hold, investigation, or litigation. You will be notified if this affects your data.
CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA) & CALIFORNIA PRIVACY RIGHTS ACT (CPRA) DISCLOSURE
California residents have specific rights under the CCPA/CPRA. This section provides required disclosures and explains how to exercise your rights.
| Category | Business Purpose |
|---|---|
| Identifiers | Account creation, communication, security |
| Personal Records | Payment processing, prize distribution |
| Visual Information | Contest participation, winner selection |
| Internet Activity | Platform improvement, personalization |
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for business purposes or legal requirements. See Section 8 for specific retention periods.
California residents may exercise rights by:
We will verify your identity and California residency before processing requests. Response within 45 days.
You may designate an authorized agent to make requests on your behalf. The agent must provide written authorization and verify both identities.
We DO NOT sell or share personal information as defined by CCPA/CPRA. We have not sold personal information in the preceding 12 months.
Annual Statistics: California residents may request metrics on CCPA requests received, complied with, and denied in the previous calendar year.
GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR) COMPLIANCE
While our services are primarily for U.S. residents, we maintain GDPR-compliant practices. If you're in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, this section applies.
Your data is transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards:
Contact our Data Protection Officer at: info@babyofthemonth.org
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we have violated GDPR.
To exercise any privacy right:
Baby of the Month LLC is headquartered in Florida, USA, and operates throughout the 50 United States only. We comply with applicable federal and state laws.
We comply with all applicable state privacy laws. Residents of certain states have additional rights:
We comply with all applicable state privacy laws. Additional states with comprehensive privacy laws:
Effective 2024:
Effective 2025:
We also monitor Florida Digital Bill of Rights, Nevada SB 370, and emerging laws in Kentucky, Indiana, Massachusetts, and other states.
We comply with all applicable federal privacy and data protection laws:
• Adult-only platform — children are never account holders or users
• All child information submitted and controlled by parents or guardians
• Limited data collection — first name, age in months, photo only
• Parental review and deletion rights honored upon request
• See Section 2 for full details
• Clear identification of commercial emails
• Accurate sender information
• One-click unsubscribe in all emails
• Prompt honor of opt-out requests (within 10 days)
• Fair and transparent data practices
• No deceptive or unfair practices
• Clear privacy disclosures
• Data security measures
HIPAA: We do not collect health information
FERPA: We are not an educational institution
GLBA: We are not a financial institution
FCRA: We do not provide consumer reports
We comply with each state's specific contest laws, including:
Note: Contest regulations vary by state. We reserve the right to restrict or modify contests in any jurisdiction to ensure compliance with local laws.
For states with biometric information laws (Illinois BIPA, Texas, Washington), we:
All data is processed and stored in the United States. Our primary servers are located in AWS regions within the United States. By using our services from any U.S. state or territory, you consent to the processing of your data in accordance with Florida and federal law, as well as any applicable laws of your state of residence.
To exercise state-specific privacy rights, contact us via:
Please specify your state of residence and the specific rights you wish to exercise. We will respond within the timeframe required by your state's law (typically 30-45 days).
While we primarily serve the United States, if you access our Platform from outside the U.S., your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. You consent to this transfer and acknowledge that U.S. privacy laws may differ from those in your country. We currently do not offer services specifically tailored for non-U.S. residents.
Where state law provides greater protection than this Policy, state law will govern. We reserve the right to limit our services or modify our practices in any state to ensure legal compliance. Some features may not be available in all states due to local regulations.
We only send marketing emails with your consent. You can:
Mobile app users can manage push notifications through device settings. We send notifications for contest updates, voting reminders, and winner announcements.
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time, in our sole discretion. Changes may be made without prior notice, although we may attempt to notify you of material changes.
YOUR CONTINUED USE OF THE PLATFORM FOLLOWING ANY CHANGES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH CHANGES. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW THIS POLICY PERIODICALLY.
OUR SERVICES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WE MAKE NO GUARANTEES REGARDING:
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR:
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Baby of the Month LLC and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and affiliates from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or related to your use of our services or violation of this Privacy Policy.
We shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performance due to circumstances beyond our reasonable control, including but not limited to acts of God, natural disasters, war, terrorism, riots, embargoes, acts of civil or military authorities, fire, floods, accidents, pandemics, strikes, or shortages of transportation facilities, fuel, energy, labor, or materials.
Nothing in this Privacy Policy constitutes legal, financial, or professional advice. You should consult appropriate professionals for specific advice tailored to your situation.
SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES OR DAMAGES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, SOME OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS, OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY, AND YOU MAY HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS. IN SUCH CASES, OUR LIABILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW.
BY USING OUR SERVICES, YOU AGREE TO RESOLVE ALL DISPUTES RELATED TO PRIVACY, DATA COLLECTION, OR THIS POLICY THROUGH BINDING INDIVIDUAL ARBITRATION AND WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO SUE IN COURT OR HAVE A JURY TRIAL.
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy, your personal information, data breaches, or privacy rights shall be resolved exclusively through binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitration shall be conducted in Florida or your state of residence at your option.
YOU AGREE TO ARBITRATE DISPUTES ONLY IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY CLASS, COLLECTIVE, OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. THE ARBITRATOR MAY NOT CONSOLIDATE MULTIPLE PERSONS' CLAIMS.
You may opt out of this arbitration agreement by sending written notice to info@babyofthemonth.org within 30 days of first using our Platform. Include your name, email address, and clear statement opting out of arbitration.
NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF SPECIFIC STATES: You may have additional privacy rights under your state's laws. We comply with all applicable state privacy regulations.
Nevada law permits residents to opt-out of the sale of certain personal information. We do not sell your personal information. To submit a verified request, email: info@babyofthemonth.org
Under Maine law, we will not disclose personal information of minors under 16 without affirmative consent. For questions: info@babyofthemonth.org
We do not disclose personal information to non-affiliated third parties for their marketing purposes without your consent as required by Vermont law.
Texas residents may have additional rights under the Texas Identity Theft Enforcement and Protection Act. Contact us for more information.
We do not collect biometric data as defined under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Photos are stored as submitted without biometric processing.
Washington residents may have additional rights under state privacy laws. We do not use facial recognition technology on submitted photos.
All States: This is not an exhaustive list. Residents of any U.S. state may contact us at info@babyofthemonth.org to learn about state-specific privacy rights. Please include your state of residence in your inquiry.
WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PRIVACY PRACTICES OF THIRD-PARTY SERVICES OR EXTERNAL WEBSITES.
16.1 Third-Party Services. Our Platform may integrate with third-party services including payment processors, analytics providers, and cloud storage. These services have their own privacy policies and practices that are beyond our control. We are not responsible for the privacy or security practices of these third parties.
16.2 External Links. Our Platform may contain links to external websites. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
16.3 Social Media. If you interact with us through social media platforms, your information may be collected by those platforms according to their privacy policies. We are not responsible for the data collection practices of social media platforms.
16.4 No Endorsement. The presence of third-party services or links does not constitute our endorsement of those parties, their products, services, or privacy practices.
We take your privacy seriously. Contact our dedicated privacy team for any questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights.
Data Protection Officer: info@babyofthemonth.org
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