Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
The Girl Bestfriend ("we", "our", or "us") operates thegirlbestfriend.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser type, and device information — collected automatically via Google Analytics.
- Email address: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send you content updates.
- Cookies: We use cookies for analytics and advertising purposes (see Cookies section below).
We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health records, financial information, or government identifiers.
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver and improve our website content
- To send our newsletter (only if you have subscribed)
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour via Google Analytics
- To serve relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on prior visits. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.
Affiliate Links
Some links on this website are affiliate links. This means we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in and that align with our editorial standards. All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): Help us understand how visitors use our site
- Advertising cookies (Google AdSense): Used to show relevant ads
- Functional cookies: Remember your preferences
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Email Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we store your email address securely and use it only to send you content updates and occasional relevant offers. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Medical Disclaimer
The content on The Girl Bestfriend is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice and should not replace consultation with a qualified healthcare professional. We do not collect or store any health information you may share in comments or emails.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: thegirlbestfriendweb@gmail.com
California Residents — Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
What we share: When advertising services (such as Google AdSense) are active on this site, certain identifiers (such as cookie data and browsing behavior) may be shared with advertising partners. This may qualify as "sharing" personal information under CCPA/CPRA.
What we collect via analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 to understand site traffic. This data is used solely for internal analytics and is not sold.
To opt out: You may opt out of the sharing of your personal information for advertising purposes by:
- Enabling Global Privacy Control (GPC) in your browser — we honor GPC signals
- Using Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to disable analytics tracking
- Emailing us at thegirlbestfriendweb@gmail.com with the subject line "CCPA Opt-Out Request"
We will process opt-out requests within 15 business days. We do not discriminate against users who exercise their CCPA rights.
Additional California rights: You also have the right to know what personal information we have collected, request deletion of your data, and correct inaccurate information. Contact us at thegirlbestfriendweb@gmail.com to exercise these rights.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: thegirlbestfriendweb@gmail.com