Privacy Policy
How we handle your data — and what we don't collect.
Who we are
The Dad Roadmap is a free informational website about pregnancy, built specifically for expecting dads. It is operated by RL Calculations, LLC, based in Maryland, USA. You can visit us at thedadroadmap.com. We are not a medical provider and we do not provide medical advice. Everything on this site is general information based on personal experience and research.
Information we collect
Email addresses
If you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter using the email signup form on our site, we collect your email address. This is the only piece of personal information we ask for. We never require an email to use the site.
Analytics data
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. This collects anonymous data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, referral source, device type, browser type, and approximate geographic location. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather this information. No personally identifiable information is collected through Google Analytics. You can learn more about how Google handles data in their privacy policy.
Cookies
We use essential cookies for basic site functionality and Google Analytics cookies for anonymous usage tracking. We do not use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or any tracking technology beyond Google Analytics.
Data stored on your device
The interactive checklists on our site save your progress in your browser's localStorage. Your boy/girl color theme preference is also stored in localStorage. This data never leaves your device and is never transmitted to us or any third party. You can clear it at any time through your browser settings.
Newsletter and email
Our newsletter is powered by beehiiv Inc. When you subscribe, your email address is transmitted to and stored by beehiiv. As part of their service, beehiiv may collect metadata about your browser, IP address, and approximate geolocation for fraud prevention and delivery analytics. beehiiv may also track which links you click within emails we send. You can read beehiiv's full privacy policy for details. You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email. To request complete deletion of your data from beehiiv, you can contact them directly at privacy@beehiiv.com.
Amazon affiliate links
This site participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. When you click an affiliate link on our site, you are directed to Amazon's website, where Amazon's own privacy policy and cookie practices govern your interaction. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. We do not receive any personally identifiable information about you from Amazon.
Information we do not collect
We do not collect names, physical addresses, phone numbers, or payment information. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use advertising networks or retargeting pixels. We do not track you across other websites.
Data retention
Email addresses are retained by beehiiv until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's default retention settings, which is 14 months. We do not maintain a separate database of user information on our own servers.
Children's privacy
This site is intended for users who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from anyone under 18. If you believe someone under 18 has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
Your rights
You can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email. You can clear your browser's localStorage to remove all checklist progress and theme preference data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by using Google's opt-out browser add-on. If you are a California resident, please know that we do not sell personal information. For any CCPA-related inquiries, you can reach us at the contact email below. If you are a resident of the EU or UK and have a GDPR-related request, please also reach out using the contact email below.
Third-party services
Below is a summary of the third-party services we use and how they interact with your data.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Anonymous site analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| beehiiv | Newsletter delivery | beehiiv.com/privacy |
| Amazon Associates | Affiliate product links | amazon.com/privacy |
| Vercel | Website hosting | vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy |
Changes to this policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please reach out to us at rlcalculations@gmail.com.