Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 27, 2026
At JOYcabulary, we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how personal information is collected, used, and protected.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you visit www.joycabulary.com, subscribe to our weekly blog updates, or interact with our educational content.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:
Information You Voluntarily Provide
Email addresses submitted through newsletter subscription forms.
Names or contact information voluntarily provided through website forms or direct communications.
Information you choose to share when contacting JOYcabulary.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, certain technical information may be collected through Squarespace, Google Analytics 4, and related website technologies.
This information may include:
Browser and device information.
Approximate geographic location.
IP address and technical connection information.
Pages visited and interactions with website content.
Website traffic sources and general usage patterns.
We do not intentionally request sensitive personal information through our newsletter subscription forms.
2. How We Use Your Information
Information collected through JOYcabulary may be used to:
Deliver weekly blog updates to subscribers.
Share vocabulary teaching tips, classroom activities, and free educational resources.
Respond to inquiries or requests.
Understand website traffic and visitor engagement.
Improve website content, functionality, and accessibility.
Maintain website security and performance.
Comply with applicable legal obligations.
We use personal information only for legitimate website operations and the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, subject to applicable law.
3. Email Subscriptions
JOYcabulary uses Squarespace Email Campaigns to manage newsletter subscriptions and distribute weekly blog updates.
When you voluntarily subscribe, we collect your email address and any additional information you choose to provide through the subscription form.
Your information is used to deliver JOYcabulary blog posts, instructional strategies, vocabulary teaching tips, and free classroom resources.
Squarespace processes subscriber information to help manage mailing lists, deliver emails, and provide email campaign analytics.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in each email.
We do not sell subscriber email lists or use newsletter subscriptions to enroll visitors in paid services.
4. Cookies and Website Analytics
JOYcabulary uses Squarespace to host and operate its website and Google Analytics 4 to help understand website traffic and visitor engagement.
These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about how visitors interact with the website.
Cookies and analytics technologies may help us:
Understand which pages are visited most frequently.
Identify general website traffic trends.
Evaluate how visitors discover JOYcabulary.
Improve website functionality and content.
Where required by applicable law, we will request consent before activating nonessential cookies or analytics technologies.
Visitors may manage cookies through their browser settings and any cookie preference controls provided on our website.
Disabling certain cookies may affect some website functionality.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
JOYcabulary uses third-party services to support website operations and communications.
These services include:
Squarespace: Website hosting, website functionality, newsletter subscription management, and email distribution through Squarespace Email Campaigns.
Google Analytics 4: Website traffic analysis and visitor engagement measurement.
These providers may process information on our behalf or independently, as described in their respective privacy policies.
We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of these services for additional information about their data practices.
6. Sharing of Personal Information
JOYcabulary does not sell subscriber email lists to third-party marketers.
We may share information with trusted service providers when reasonably necessary to operate our website, deliver email communications, maintain security, or comply with legal requirements.
Certain analytics or advertising technologies may constitute the sharing or sale of personal information under applicable privacy laws. Where those laws apply, we will provide required notices and privacy choices.
We do not knowingly disclose personal information for purposes unrelated to those described in this Privacy Policy, except as permitted or required by law.
7. Data Retention
We retain subscriber information while a newsletter subscription remains active.
After unsubscribing, certain information may be retained when reasonably necessary to honor unsubscribe requests, maintain records, protect website security, or comply with applicable laws.
Other information is retained according to operational needs, applicable legal requirements, and the retention settings of our service providers.
8. Data Security
JOYcabulary takes reasonable steps to protect personal information through appropriate website services and security practices.
We rely on established third-party providers, including Squarespace, to support secure website operations and email communications.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed completely secure.
9. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
Request access to personal information we maintain about you.
Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
Request deletion of certain personal information.
Withdraw consent to receive marketing communications.
Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
You may unsubscribe from JOYcabulary emails at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in each message.
For additional privacy-related requests, please contact us using the information below.
We will review and respond to requests in accordance with applicable law.
10. Children's Privacy
JOYcabulary's website, educational resources, and newsletter are intended primarily for teachers, educators, caregivers, and other adults.
Although our educational materials may be used to support children's learning, our website subscription services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13 through our newsletter subscription forms.
If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without any legally required parental authorization, we will take appropriate steps to address the information.
Parents or guardians with concerns may contact us directly.
11. International Visitors
JOYcabulary operates from the United States.
Visitors accessing our website from other countries should understand that their information may be processed in the United States or other locations where our service providers operate.
Where applicable, we will comply with legal requirements governing international personal information transfers.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
JOYcabulary may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in website operations, technology, services, or legal requirements.
Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage visitors to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Information
For questions about this Privacy Policy, newsletter subscriptions, or personal information requests, please contact:
JOYcabulary
Website: www.joycabulary.com
Email: hello@joycabulary.com