Privacy and Safety Policies

Mimi’s Country Porch is a family-centered, child-safe brand. We are committed to protecting the privacy, dignity, and emotional safety of children and families who visit our website or participate in our programs.

Last Updated: July 2026
Website: www.mimiscountryporch.com
Owner: Mimi’s Country Porch LLC
Contact: [email protected]

Our Commitment to Your Privacy

We do not sell, trade, or misuse personal information. Any information shared with us is used only for the purposes described in this policy, such as responding to inquiries, processing orders, sending newsletters, or celebrating parent-approved submissions.

Information We Collect

We collect information only from adults, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Mailing address for purchases
• Payment information processed securely through third-party providers
• Photos, videos, artwork, or messages voluntarily submitted by parents or legal guardians
• Messages or inquiries sent by adults

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is designed for children and families, but all communication, purchases, forms, and submissions must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.

• Children should not submit personal information through this website.
• All photos, videos, letters, artwork, or Badge Book submissions must come from a parent or legal guardian.
• We use first names only when celebrating children.
• We do not share last names, addresses, school names, or identifying details.
• Parents may revoke consent at any time by contacting us.

If we learn that a child has submitted personal information without parental consent, we will promptly review and remove the information where appropriate.

How We Use Information

We may use information to:

• Respond to inquiries
• Process orders
• Send newsletters or updates
• Share parent-approved photos, artwork, or Badge Book submissions
• Improve our website and offerings
• Communicate with families, partners, and supporters

You may unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in those emails or by contacting us directly.

Photo, Video & Child Submissions

Parents may voluntarily submit photos, videos, artwork, letters, or Badge Book tasks for possible celebration through Mimi’s Country Porch, The Porchlight Podcast, website pages, social media, or educational and promotional materials.

Written parent or guardian consent is required before any child’s photo, first name, artwork, voice, video, or submission is shared publicly.

We will never display:

• Last names
• Addresses
• School names
• House numbers
• Street signs
• License plates
• Other identifying details

Safe Submission Guidelines

To help keep children safe, please follow these guidelines when submitting photos, videos, letters, artwork, or Badge Book tasks:

• All submissions must come from a parent or legal guardian.
• Use the child’s first name only.
• Avoid backgrounds that show house numbers, street signs, school logos, license plates, or other identifying information.
• Keep all submissions kind, positive, and appropriate for a family audience.
• Include written consent when submitting content.

You may include the following sentence with your submission:

“I give permission for Mimi’s Country Porch to share my child’s photo and first name.”

For Parents & Guardians

Information Sharing

We may share information with trusted third-party providers when needed to operate the website and serve families. These may include payment processors, shipping providers, email newsletter services, podcast platforms, website hosting services, analytics tools, or embedded media services.

These providers are responsible for their own privacy and security practices. We do not sell or trade personal information.

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use basic cookies or analytics tools to help pages work properly, understand general site usage, and improve the visitor experience.

We do not use cookies to knowingly track children, sell data, or serve child-targeted behavioral advertising.

Most browsers allow you to disable cookies in your settings.

Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information shared with us, including limiting access to personal information and using secure third-party services where appropriate.

No website or online service can guarantee complete security, but we work to handle family information with care.

Your Rights

Parents and guardians may contact us to:

• Ask what information has been submitted
• Request deletion of submitted information
• Revoke photo, video, podcast, or media consent
• Ask questions about our privacy practices

Contact us at: [email protected]

Terms of Use

By using this website, you agree to the following terms.

Family-Friendly Standards

This website is designed for families. All content is intended to be safe, gentle, and appropriate for children, but all interactions, purchases, forms, and submissions must be completed by adults.

Intellectual Property

All content on this website is owned by Mimi’s Country Porch LLC unless otherwise noted. This includes stories, curriculum, illustrations, downloadable materials, videos, audio, puppetry, logos, trademarks, brand identity, course materials, and written content.

Content may not be copied, reproduced, modified, distributed, or used commercially without written permission.

User Submissions

Parents or legal guardians may submit photos, videos, letters, artwork, or Badge Book tasks. Children may not submit content directly.

By submitting content, parents grant Mimi’s Country Porch permission to use that content only according to the consent provided.

Prohibited Conduct

Users may not:

• Upload harmful, offensive, or inappropriate content
• Impersonate others
• Attempt to collect information from children
• Misuse Mimi’s Country Porch brand materials
• Violate copyright or trademark laws
• Harass, shame, mock, or belittle others

Purchases & Refunds

All purchases are processed securely through third-party payment providers. Any refund terms will be listed on the applicable store, product, or checkout page.

Educational Disclaimer

The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as medical, psychological, therapeutic, legal, or professional advice.

Limitation of Liability

Mimi’s Country Porch LLC is not responsible for third-party links, third-party services, user-submitted content, technical issues beyond our control, or decisions made based on website content.

Community Guidelines

Welcome to the Porchlight World — a place where children and families feel safe, seen, and understood.

To protect every heart that gathers here, we follow these gentle guidelines:

• Kindness First: We speak gently, listen well, and treat every person with dignity.
• No Shaming or Mockery: We never embarrass, ridicule, or belittle anyone, especially children.
• Truth Spoken Gently: We check what’s real, breathe, and respond with clarity and compassion.
• Protecting Children’s Privacy: We use first names only and avoid identifying details.
• Parents Lead the Way: All submissions, communication, and permissions must come from a parent or guardian.
• Safe Sharing: Photos should not show house numbers, street signs, school logos, license plates, or private details.
• Emotional Safety Matters: Conversations should remain kind, positive, and appropriate for families.
• Community Over Competition: We celebrate goodness, effort, and growth — not perfection.

Child Dignity Statement

At Mimi’s Country Porch, we believe every child carries a sacred inner light — a spark of truth, goodness, beauty, and courage. We protect that light with unwavering care.

We affirm that every child deserves:

• Emotional safety
• Kindness
• Patience
• Gentleness
• Truth spoken softly
• Protection from harm
• Respect for their feelings
• Privacy and dignity
• Adults who are present and steady

We promise never to shame, mock, humiliate, manipulate, dismiss feelings, expose private information, or use fear as a teaching tool.

We promise always to speak gently, listen deeply, protect privacy, celebrate goodness, honor childhood, restore steadiness, nurture courage, and uphold dignity.

Every child is precious. Every child is worthy. Every child’s inner light deserves to find its way home.

Policy Updates

We may update these policies from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

For questions, privacy concerns, or consent requests, please contact:

[email protected]