Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

1. Who We Are

The Blended Dad is a personal newsletter operated by Lars Köhler, Denmark. Contact: lars@theblendeddad.com

2. What Data We Collect

When you subscribe to the newsletter, we collect your email address. We may also collect your first name if you provide it. We collect this data solely to send you the weekly newsletter.

We use beehiiv (Beehiiv, Inc.) as our newsletter platform. beehiiv may collect additional technical data such as IP address, open rates, and click data on your behalf. See beehiiv's privacy policy at beehiiv.com/privacy.

We use the Meta Pixel (Facebook) on this website to measure the effectiveness of our content. The Meta Pixel may collect data about your visit and behavior on this site.

We use cookies to improve your experience on this site. See our Cookie Policy for details.

3. How We Use Your Data

Your email address is used exclusively to send you The Blended Dad newsletter. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Legal Basis (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, our legal basis for processing your data is your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), given when you subscribe. You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing.

5. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of its sale. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, contact lars@theblendeddad.com.

6. CAN-SPAM Compliance

Every newsletter email includes a clear unsubscribe link. We honor all unsubscribe requests within 10 business days. Our physical mailing address is available upon request.

7. Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed. Upon unsubscribing, your data is deleted from our active lists within 30 days. Some data may be retained in backups for up to 90 days.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data at any time. To exercise these rights, email lars@theblendeddad.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services: beehiiv (newsletter delivery), Meta Pixel / Facebook (analytics). Each of these services has its own privacy policy which governs their data practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of this site after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

For any privacy-related questions: lars@theblendeddad.com