Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 12, 2026
Our Commitment to Your Privacy
IVFcycles.com is an independent, educational resource dedicated to providing evidence-based information about IVF and fertility treatments. We believe your privacy is fundamental, especially when dealing with sensitive health information.
Information We Collect
Information Stored Locally on Your Device
When you use our bookmark feature, we store the following information locally in your browser:
- Article titles and URLs you've bookmarked
- Date when articles were bookmarked
- Optional profile information (name, email, treatment stage) if you choose to provide it
Important: This information is stored only on your device using localStorage technology. We do not collect, store, or have access to this information on our servers.
Analytics Information
We collect basic, anonymized analytics to understand how our content helps users:
- Page views and article engagement
- General geographic region (not specific location)
- Device type and browser information
- How you found our website (referral sources)
How We Use Information
- Bookmarks: Entirely for your personal use to save and organize articles
- Analytics: To improve our content and understand which topics are most helpful
- Performance: To optimize website speed and user experience
Your California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
For California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have specific rights regarding your personal information.
Your Rights Include:
- Right to Know: What personal information we collect and how it's used
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we don't sell any)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: Equal service regardless of exercising your rights
How to Exercise Your Rights:
Since your bookmark data is stored locally on your device:
- To delete: Clear your browser's localStorage or use the delete function in your bookmarks
- To access: Your data is always accessible through your browser's developer tools
- For analytics data: Contact us at privacy@ivfcycles.com
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect information transmitted to and from our website:
- HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- Regular security updates and monitoring
- Your bookmark data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers
Third-Party Services
We may use the following third-party services:
- Cloudflare: Website hosting and performance optimization
- YouTube: Embedded videos (privacy-enhanced mode)
- Analytics: Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics
These services have their own privacy policies and may collect information independently.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal information:
- Email: privacy@ivfcycles.com
- Response time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
IVFcycles.com is an independent educational resource and is not affiliated with any fertility clinic, pharmaceutical company, or medical device manufacturer. This privacy policy applies only to IVFcycles.com and not to any third-party websites or services linked from our site.