Effective Date: 12/01/2025

At The Proud Boomer, your privacy matters. Not in that “we value your privacy” checkbox-on-a-popup kind of way—but actually. Here’s what we collect, why we collect it, and what we do (and don’t do) with it.

1. Who We Are

The Proud Boomer is a wellness-focused platform sharing free, reader-supported content designed to help you live stronger, healthier, and more grounded as you age—with a healthy side of sarcasm. This privacy policy covers your interaction with our website, newsletter, and any future offerings (like coaching or resources).

2. What We Collect

We keep it minimal. Here’s what we might collect:

• Name and email address (only if you sign up for our newsletter or contact us)

• Analytics data (like pages visited, time spent, bounce rates, etc.—via tools like Google Analytics)

• IP address and device type (for basic site functionality and security)

• Voluntary info (if you fill out a form, respond to a poll, or email directly)

That’s it. No creepy surveillance. No hidden microphones. No "accidentally" listening to your phone conversations.

3. How We Use Your Info

We use your information to:

• Send newsletters, updates, or wellness tips (only if you’ve subscribed)

• Improve site functionality and content

• Track which articles hit home and which ones tank

• Respond to messages or coaching inquiries

• Keep things secure and running smoothly

We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal info with any third party for marketing purposes. Ever.

4. Emails & Subscriptions

When you sign up for our newsletter:

• You’re opting in to receive periodic updates, wellness content, personal stories, or the occasional digital product.

• You can unsubscribe anytime with a single click at the bottom of every email. No drama. No guilt trips (maybe just a light tear).

• We use a third-party provider (like Mailchimp or ConvertKit) to send emails. They store your name/email securely and comply with GDPR and other laws.

5. Cookies (Not the Good Kind)

Like most sites, we use cookies and similar tracking tools to:

• See how people use the site

• Improve speed and performance

• Remember user preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling them might make parts of the site a little cranky, but it’s your choice.

6. Third-Party Tools

We may use third-party services for things like:

• Email management (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit)

• Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Payment processing (for any future coaching or paid resources)

These services may have access to your data only as needed to perform their functions. They are not allowed to use it for anything else.

We may link to other websites, tools, or resources. If you click away to someone else’s site, their rules apply—not ours.

7. Data Security

We take data security seriously. While no system is 100% hack-proof, we use up-to-date software, SSL encryption, and trustworthy providers to keep your info safe.

That said, remember: the internet is public. Be mindful about what personal information you share, especially in comments or public-facing features.

8. Children’s Privacy

This site is not intended for children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect data from kids, and if we find out someone under 13 subscribed, we’ll delete their info pronto.

9. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights like:

• Accessing your data

• Updating or deleting your data

• Opting out of communications

• Filing a complaint with a privacy authority if you think we’re not playing fair

You can contact us directly for any of the above (see Section 11).

10. Changes to This Policy

If we update this Privacy Policy (which we might, from time to time), we’ll post the new version right here with the updated date at the top. Big changes will come with a heads-up.

By continuing to use the site after changes, you’re accepting the updated terms.

11. Contact Us

Got questions? Concerns? Just want to make sure we’re not tracking you like the NSA?

Email: john@theproudboomer.com
Or visit: https://theproudboomer.com

Thanks for trusting The Proud Boomer with your inbox and your eyeballs. We’ll do our best to keep that trust.