Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 12, 2026
Last updated: October 12, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Girls On It (“Girls On It,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit girlsonit.com (the “Site”). It also covers our use of cookies and our process for handling copyright complaints under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

Girls On It is operated by Kate, and is intended for readers in the United States. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information you give us

Email messages: If you contact us at [email protected] or through a contact form, we receive your name, email address, and whatever you include in your message.
Newsletter and membership: If you subscribe to our newsletter or create a free account, we collect your email address and, if provided, your name.
Comments: If comments are enabled and you post one, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment.

Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically by us and by third-party services we use, including:

IP address and approximate location (city, state, or country level)
Browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and how you arrived at the Site (for example, a search engine or social media link)
Date and time of your visit
Cookie identifiers, advertising identifiers, and similar technologies (see the Cookie Policy below)

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account details, or health information.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and its content
Understand how readers use the Site, which articles are helpful, and how the Site performs
Respond to your messages, questions, and correction requests
Send newsletters and updates you’ve subscribed to (you can unsubscribe at any time)
Display advertising that helps keep the Site free
Track affiliate referrals so we can earn commissions
Detect and prevent spam, fraud, abuse, and security issues
Comply with legal obligations

3. Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to understand how visitors use the Site and to measure site performance. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as pages visited, session duration, device and browser details, and approximate location. This information is aggregated and helps us improve our content and user experience.

You can learn how Google uses this data at Google’s Privacy and Terms page, and you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Advertising

The Site is supported by display advertising. We currently work with Adsterra and may work with other advertising networks in the future. These third-party advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to serve ads, measure their performance, and, in some cases, show ads based on your interests.

We do not control the cookies or tracking technologies used by advertising partners, and their use of your information is governed by their own privacy policies. A current list of our advertising partners is maintained in this section and will be updated when we add or remove networks:

Adsterra (Privacy Policy)

To opt out of interest-based advertising from many participating companies, visit:

Opting out does not mean you’ll stop seeing ads. It means the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.

5. Affiliate Links

Some articles contain affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the retailer may use cookies to record that you came from Girls On It so we can earn a commission. We don’t receive your payment details or your full purchase history from these retailers. Their handling of your data is covered by their own privacy policies.

We do not sell your personal information for money. We share information only in these situations:

Service providers: Companies that help us run the Site, such as our hosting and content delivery providers, email delivery services, analytics providers, and form tools. They may use the information only to provide services to us.
Advertising and analytics partners: As described in Sections 3 and 4, these partners collect information through cookies and similar technologies. Under some state privacy laws, this may be considered “selling” or “sharing” personal information for targeted advertising. See Section 8 for your choices.
Legal reasons: When required by law, subpoena, or court order, or when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
Business transfers: If Girls On It is sold, merged, or transferred, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy. Emails are kept as long as needed to respond and maintain a record of our correspondence. Newsletter subscriber information is kept until you unsubscribe or ask us to delete it. Analytics data is retained according to the retention settings of our analytics provider.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Rights for residents of California and other U.S. states

Depending on where you live, including California (under the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act) and states such as Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, Texas, Oregon, and others with comprehensive privacy laws, you may have the right to:

Know and access the personal information we have collected about you
Correct inaccurate personal information
Delete personal information we hold about you
Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information, and of targeted advertising
Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise these rights, email [email protected] with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your identity before completing your request. You may use an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf, and we may ask for proof of that authorization. If we deny your request, you may appeal by replying to our decision with “Appeal” in the subject line.

To opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information for targeted advertising, you can:

Email [email protected] with the subject line “Do Not Sell or Share”
Use the NAI and DAA opt-out tools listed in Section 4
Enable the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser. We treat a valid GPC signal as an opt-out request for that browser.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Because there is no common industry standard for DNT signals, the Site does not currently respond to them. We do honor Global Privacy Control signals as described above.

Email preferences

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link at the bottom of any email. Under the CAN-SPAM Act, we will process your request promptly.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for adults and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13, in line with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us at [email protected] and we will delete it.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information, including encrypted (HTTPS) connections. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Links to Other Websites

Our articles link to retailers, manufacturers, and other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, for example when we add a new advertising partner or analytics tool. When we do, we’ll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes will be highlighted on the Site.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use them. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

Cookies we use

Type	Purpose	Set by
Essential	Keep the Site working, including member sign-in and security	Girls On It (Ghost platform)
Analytics	Measure visits, page views, and site performance	Google Analytics
Advertising	Deliver ads, limit how often you see the same ad, measure ad performance, and in some cases show interest-based ads	Adsterra and other ad partners
Affiliate	Track purchases made through affiliate links so we can earn a commission	Affiliate retailers and networks

How to manage cookies

Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Check your browser’s help section for instructions. Blocking essential cookies may affect parts of the Site, such as signing in.
Analytics opt-out: Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Advertising opt-out: Use the NAI or DAA opt-out tools, or enable Global Privacy Control in your browser.

DMCA Copyright Policy

Girls On It respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects the same from anyone using the Site. We respond to notices of alleged copyright infringement that comply with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, 17 U.S.C. § 512.

Filing a DMCA takedown notice

If you believe content on the Site infringes your copyright, send a written notice to our designated agent that includes:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the copyrighted work you claim has been infringed
Identification of the material you claim is infringing, with enough detail for us to find it (such as the page URL)
Your name, mailing address, telephone number, and email address
A statement that you have a good faith belief that the use of the material is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law
A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and, under penalty of perjury, that you are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the owner’s behalf

Designated DMCA agent

Kate
Girls On It
Email: [email protected] (subject line: “DMCA Notice”)

When we receive a valid notice, we will remove or disable access to the material and make a reasonable effort to notify the person who posted it, if applicable.

Counter-notification

If you believe material was removed by mistake or misidentification, you may send a counter-notification to our designated agent that includes:

Your physical or electronic signature
Identification of the material that was removed and where it appeared before removal
A statement, under penalty of perjury, that you have a good faith belief the material was removed as a result of mistake or misidentification
Your name, address, and telephone number, and a statement that you consent to the jurisdiction of the federal district court for your address (or, if you are outside the U.S., any judicial district in which Girls On It may be found), and that you will accept service of process from the person who submitted the original notice

After receiving a valid counter-notification, we may restore the material within 10 to 14 business days unless the original complainant notifies us that they have filed a court action.

Misrepresentations

Under 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), anyone who knowingly makes a material misrepresentation in a takedown notice or counter-notification may be liable for damages.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, our Cookie Policy, or our DMCA process, contact:

Girls On It
Email: [email protected]