Relationships with Laura is a relationship website offering articles and a paid membership on dating, love and relationships. The website, found at relationshipswithlaura.com is governed by the following Privacy Policy outlined below.
Relationships with Laura takes the privacy of its users very seriously. This privacy policy sets out to explain how we treat your personal information, including the data we collect and how it is used.
By using and accessing this website, you consent to our privacy policy. This includes your consent that personal data you submit may be processed in the manner as described below. If you do not agree to the terms of this privacy policy, do not access or use relationshipswithlaura.com.
We hold the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect any changes with the site.
Information We Collect
We are committed to protecting the personal data of our visitors. Security measures are in place with password controls.
Personal data we collect from you may include name, email address, personal account preferences; transactional data (such as purchase information); and technical data, such as information about cookies. Personal data may also be generated from technical processes such as contact forms, comments, cookies, analytics, paid memberships, and third-party embeds.
- Voluntary Information: If you voluntarily submit information to the site by writing a comment, subscribing to a newsletter, or purchasing a membership, personal information like your name and email address will be collected.
- Automatically-Collected Information: When you access Relationships with Laura, we automatically collect certain information about you and the device you use to access the site. For example, when on our website, we will log your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you access the site. We may also collect information on actions you take when using the blog, such as links you have clicked on.
To help readers gain further insight, Relationships with Laura may include links to other websites on blog articles. These links do not signify that we endorse the website(s) or have responsibility for the website(s) content. We take no responsibility for the privacy practices of other sites.
We do not sell, trade or transfer personally identifiable information to outside parties. We may release information to comply with the law.
How We Collect Personal Information
Cookies
Cookies are data files placed on a device (computer, laptop, phone etc.) and usually include an anonymous unique identifier. We may use session cookies (temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser) as well as persistent cookies (longer term cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser).
Cookies perform a number of tasks to help user experience and can help improve blog content by understanding visitor preferences.
Users can deactivate cookies on their internet browser. But please note: Not all functions on the blog may be usable with cookies deactivated. Cookies may also be used by third-party services which are mentioned below.
Log Files
Log files track actions happening on Relationships with Laura and collects data such as IP addresses, browser types, internet service providers, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. By commenting, your name and image if your Gravatar profile contains one, will be made public with your comment. The site does not make email addresses public.
An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics which uses cookies to remember a user’s behaviour.
Newsletter
Users who sign up to Relationships with Laura newsletter must provide their name and email address. When users choose to sign up to the newsletter, they will receive newsletters sent to the email address they chose to subscribe with. A user can opt out at any time by clicking unsubscribe on a newsletter. Tracking pixels may be contained on newsletters which can see if you open the newsletter, and if you click any links within a newsletter.
The Private Journal Membership Data
When you sign up for The Private Journal Membership (£5 per month), we collect account details such as your name, email address, and username to create your account and grant access to subscriber-only content.
Payment Processing
All payments for The Private Journal membership are securely processed via Stripe. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details. Stripe handles all transaction details directly and securely to manage your recurring monthly subscription.
Consent to Communication
By creating an account and purchasing a membership, you agree to receive account-related communication via the email address you provided.
How Your Information May Be Used
Relationships with Laura may use your information:
- To manage your account and deliver access to subscriber-only membership content.
- To improve the blog. Your information can help us understand our visitor preferences, to ensure we provide the best value for our readership.
- To track marketing/advertising.
- To personalise the site. This includes identifying you as a user when you post a comment.
- For promotional value such as newsletters.
- To protect the site from spam.
- To send periodic emails such as policy updates.
Affiliate Marketing & Advertising
When clicking on an affiliate marketing link, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for commission purposes. Affiliate links may provide commission if you choose to purchase a recommended product. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
We may use third-party advertising on the site which may use cookies. Please see above.
Your Personal Data Rights
Certain information may need to be retained for transactions or when required by law. Each newsletter contains an opt-out to stop receiving. Email laura@relationshipswithlaura.com if you have queries on accessing personal information about you.
Do not submit sensitive personal information to the site. Such information is subject to this privacy policy.
We do not knowingly collect any personal, identifiable information from children under the age of 16.
Disclaimer & Copyright
I reserve the right to change, edit or modify how I manage or run my site, and I may change focus or content at any time.
The information we provide is accurate and to the best of my knowledge, however, there may be errors or mistakes. I take no responsibility for any information a reader chooses to rely on.
Unauthorised use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission is strictly prohibited. All images that belong to the website or to the photographers featured cannot be duplicated, copied or used in any way, without their or my written consent.
Contact Information
At any time, please contact us at laura@relationshipswithlaura.com for questions related to this Privacy Policy.
Effective Date: January 1st 2017
Last Updated: September 2026