This Privacy Policy describes how Ricky Burd Babysitting collects, uses, and protects information gathered through rickyburd.com ("the Site"). By continuing to use this Site, you acknowledge you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.
1. About This Site and Its Operator
Ricky Burd Babysitting is a personal babysitting service provided by Rhiannon Rose Burd, a minor. This Site is published and legally managed by Matt Burd, her parent and legal guardian, who holds all responsibility for data handling, privacy compliance, and legal communications on behalf of this Site.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
When you submit a contact or booking inquiry form, we collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number (if provided)
- First names and ages of the children you are seeking care for (provided by you as the parent or guardian — not collected directly from children)
- Requested dates, times, and any notes you include
We collect only what you voluntarily provide. You are never required to submit more information than necessary to make an inquiry.
b) Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect:
- Your IP address (captured in standard web server logs)
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and time on each page
- Referring URL (the page that linked you here)
- General geographic location (city/region level only, derived from IP address)
This data is collected through Google Analytics 4 and standard web server logs. It does not personally identify you on its own.
c) Payment Information
Payments are processed directly between parties via cash, check, Venmo, or Zelle. We do not collect, store, or process payment card numbers or bank account details on this Site. Venmo and Zelle transactions are governed by the privacy policies of those third-party platforms.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your babysitting inquiry
- Discuss availability, rates, and scheduling
- Communicate about confirmed or pending bookings
- Analyze Site traffic to improve the visitor experience
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any third party for their own marketing purposes.
4. Analytics & Tracking
This Site uses Google Analytics 4, provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data, which is transmitted to Google servers in the United States. Data collected includes pages visited, session duration, device type, and general geographic location. No personally identifiable information is sent to Google Analytics.
Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Google Analytics data is used solely to understand how visitors interact with this Site. It is not used for advertising, remarketing, or profiling.
5. Cookies
This Site uses cookies to support core functionality and analytics. See our full Cookie Notice.
You may control cookie preferences through the banner displayed on your first visit, or by adjusting your browser settings.
6. Do Not Track (CalOPPA Disclosure)
Some browsers transmit "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals to websites. Because there is currently no industry-agreed standard for responding to DNT signals, this Site does not alter its data collection practices in response to DNT browser settings. California law (CalOPPA) requires us to disclose this practice.
7. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
This Site is directed to parents and guardians seeking babysitting services. It is not directed to, nor intended for use by, children under the age of 13.
When you provide the names and ages of your children in a booking inquiry, that information is submitted by you as a parent or guardian on behalf of your children. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13.
If you believe a child under 13 has submitted personal information through this Site without parental consent, please contact us immediately at parents@rickyburd.com and we will delete that information without delay.
8. Data Retention
Contact and booking inquiry data is retained for a period of up to twelve (12) months following your last communication with us, or until the conclusion of any active babysitting engagement, whichever is later. After that period, data is deleted or anonymized unless we are required by law to retain it longer.
You may request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting parents@rickyburd.com. We will confirm deletion within 30 days.
9. Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CalOPPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you
- Request access to your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (We do not sell personal information)
- Non-discrimination for exercising any of these rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact: parents@rickyburd.com. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days.
10. Third-Party Links and Services
This Site may contain links to or references to third-party platforms including Venmo and Zelle. Ricky Burd Babysitting is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of those platforms. Venmo is operated by PayPal Holdings, Inc. Zelle is operated by Early Warning Services, LLC. Please review their respective privacy policies before using their services.
11. Security
We take reasonable technical measures to protect information submitted through this Site, including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted to or stored on this Site, and you submit information at your own risk.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact
Ricky Burd Babysitting
Operated by: Matt Burd (parent/legal guardian)
Email: parents@rickyburd.com
Website: https://rickyburd.com
Location: San Diego, California