Privacy Policy & Disclaimer
Last updated: January 1st, 2026
Welcome to The Parentless Guide. This page explains how this website works, what information may be collected, and the purpose and limits of the content shared here.
Who We Are
The website address is:
https://theparentlessguide.com
The Parentless Guide is a personal blog focused on grief, loss, and navigating life after the death of a parent.
Purpose of This Website
The content on The Parentless Guide is shared for informational, educational, and personal support purposes only. Content is based on lived experience, reflection, and general research related to grief and loss.
This website is not intended to provide medical, mental health, psychological, or professional advice.
Medical & Mental Health Disclaimer
I am not a doctor, therapist, counselor, psychologist, or licensed mental health professional.
Nothing on this website should be considered medical advice, mental health treatment, diagnosis, or therapy. Always seek guidance from a qualified healthcare or mental health professional regarding your specific situation.
Everyone experiences grief differently. What helps one person may not help another.
Personal Responsibility
By using this website, you acknowledge that:
- You are responsible for how you interpret and use the information shared
- Any actions you take based on content from this site are done at your own discretion
- The Parentless Guide is not liable for outcomes resulting from the use of this content
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, the information shown in the comment form may be collected, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help with spam detection and site security.
Comments are public once approved. Please avoid sharing private, sensitive, or identifying information in comments.
An anonymized version of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to display a profile image, if you use Gravatar. Gravatar’s privacy policy is available here:
https://automattic.com/privacy/
Cookies
This site may use cookies to improve functionality and user experience.
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies so you don’t need to re-enter them later. These cookies typically last for one year.
Additional cookies may be used for basic site functionality, login features (if applicable), and preferences. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.
Analytics
This website may use basic analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors interact with the site. This information is anonymous and used only to improve content and user experience.
No personally identifiable information is sold or shared.
Embedded Content From Other Websites
Posts on this site may include embedded content (such as videos, images, or articles). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content. The Parentless Guide has no control over these practices.
Who We Share Your Data With
Your personal information is not sold or traded.
Information may be shared only when necessary for:
- site functionality
- analytics
- spam detection
- legal or security requirements
How Long We Retain Your Data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata may be retained indefinitely to allow follow-up comments to be approved automatically.
If users register on the site (if applicable), personal information provided in user profiles is stored. Users may view, edit, or delete their information at any time (except usernames). Website administrators may also access this information.
Your Rights Over Your Data
You may request:
- a copy of the personal data held about you
- that your personal data be erased
This does not include data required for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Children’s Information
This website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy & Disclaimer, you can contact: