PRIVACY POLICY | Was It Sad?



Was It Sad? (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit WasItSad.com, subscribe to our emails, download a free resource, submit a form, or otherwise interact with our website.

Was It Sad? is a Life After Mom platform created around navigating life after the loss of a mother—through personal stories, practical resources, honest conversations, encouragement, and finding your way forward.

Information We Collect

We may collect information you voluntarily provide, such as:

  • Your first name
  • Your email address
  • Information submitted through forms
  • Messages or questions you send us
  • Information you voluntarily share when interacting with our content

Our website and third-party service providers may also automatically collect basic technical information, including browser type, device type, pages visited, referring pages, approximate location derived from your IP address, and website interaction data.

How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

  • Deliver free guides and resources you've requested
  • Send Life After Mom articles and updates
  • Send newsletters and email communications
  • Respond to questions or messages
  • Improve WasItSad.com and its content
  • Understand which resources and articles are most helpful to visitors
  • Maintain website security and prevent misuse
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

Email Communications

If you subscribe to Was It Sad? or request one of our free resources, we may send you the requested resource along with relevant Life After Mom emails.

These may include new articles, personal stories, practical resources, encouragement, new guides, website updates, and occasional information about Was It Sad? offerings.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email.

Free Guides & Resources

Was It Sad? may offer free downloadable resources, including guides about navigating life after losing your mom.

When you request a resource, we may ask for information such as your name and email address so that we can deliver it to you and, where disclosed on the signup form, add you to our email community.

Cookies & Analytics

WasItSad.com may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, understand website traffic, and learn how visitors interact with our content.

We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand things like pages visited, devices used, general geographic information, and website activity.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not function as intended if certain cookies are disabled.

Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party providers to help operate WasItSad.com.

For example, MailerLite may be used to host website content, manage forms and subscribers, and deliver emails and downloadable resources.

Other providers may be used for website analytics or other functions necessary to operate the platform.

Those companies process information according to their own privacy policies and applicable agreements.

Sensitive Personal Information

Because Was It Sad? discusses grief and losing a parent, visitors may sometimes choose to share personal experiences with us.

Please only share information you are comfortable providing online.

You are never required to disclose medical information, highly sensitive personal details, or private information about another person in order to access our general content.

Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to operate Was It Sad?, provide requested resources, maintain business records, comply with legal requirements, and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

If you unsubscribe from marketing communications, certain information may still be retained when reasonably necessary to honor your unsubscribe request or meet legal obligations.

Protecting Your Information

We take reasonable measures to protect information collected through WasItSad.com.

However, no website, email service, storage system, or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Children's Privacy

WasItSad.com is intended for adults and is not directed toward children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13. If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to remove it.

Third-Party Links

WasItSad.com may link to websites, articles, social media platforms, products, services, or resources operated by third parties.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of websites we do not control. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of third-party websites they choose to visit.

Your Privacy Choices

Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

You may also unsubscribe from Was It Sad? marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

For questions or privacy-related requests, contact us using the information provided below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically as Was It Sad? grows or as our website practices change.

The Last Updated date at the top of this page will indicate the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to:

Was It Sad?
Life After Mom
WasItSad.com

Email: [Mail@Wasitsad.com]