Welcome! This page explains our Privacy Policy, Terms of Service, and other Site Policies for Lakeland Mom.

We want to be transparent about how we collect information, how our site operates, and how we share local listings, giveaways, and community resources. By visiting and using Lakeland Mom (lakelandmom.com), you agree to the terms described below.

1) Privacy Policy

Affiliate & Advertising Disclosure

The purpose of Lakeland Mom is to help you discover events, activities, and resources in Lakeland, Polk County, and across Florida. By sharing this information, we hope to help you make family memories, find fun seasonal activities, locate kids’ activities, and discover resources you might not otherwise know about.

Running a website has costs: hosting, newsletters, staff time, design, and more. Sometimes when you click on a link and make a purchase through that link, we earn a small fee from that company. Posts with affiliate links are clearly marked, and we only recommend products or local activities that we truly believe are a good fit for our readers.

We also accept paid advertising in sponsor areas and in sponsored blog posts. This support allows us to continue providing free content to local families.

Raptive Advertising Disclosure

CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement

Email

We respect your privacy. Your email address is used only to communicate with you and will not be used for any other purpose. Our subscriber lists are stored securely on Flodesk servers.

Log Files

Like most websites, lakelandmom.com uses log files to track general traffic information. This includes IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and click counts. This information helps us analyze trends, administer the site, and improve content for readers.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Lakelandmom.com uses cookies to store information about visitor preferences and personalize the browsing experience.

Our Advertising & Affiliate Partners

Some advertising or affiliate partners may use cookies and web beacons on our site, including:

Commission Junction
Amazon
ShareASale
Groupon

Each partner has its own privacy policy. We encourage visitors to review those policies directly for more details on their data collection and cookie practices.

Google Analytics

Lakeland Mom uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to help understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and general browser or device details. This helps us improve content and user experience.

Learn more about how Google collects and processes data: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Children’s Information

We believe it’s important to provide added protection for children online. We encourage parents and guardians to monitor and guide their children’s online activity. Lakeland Mom does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under 18. If a parent or guardian believes that lakelandmom.com has collected such information, please reach out through our Contact Us page, and we will remove it promptly.

Online Privacy Policy Only

This privacy policy applies only to our online activities and is valid for visitors to our website regarding information shared and/or collected online. It does not apply to information collected offline or via other channels.

2) Terms of Service

Arbitration Agreement

Any dispute arising from your use of this site will be resolved by binding arbitration in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act.

Consent to Data Collection

When you visit Lakeland Mom, certain data may be collected automatically by us and our trusted partners (such as Raptive and Google Analytics) to improve your experience, analyze traffic, and display relevant advertising. Details on how this information is collected and used can be found in our Privacy Policy above. You may revoke your consent or adjust your preferences at any time by following the opt-out instructions listed there.

Limitation of Liability

While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of information shared on Lakeland Mom, we cannot guarantee that all details (such as event times, prices, or availability) are always current. We include a link to the original source for every event and activity listed on our site so readers can confirm the most up-to-date information directly. Lakeland Mom, its owner, and its partners are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages that may result from the use or inability to use this website.

3) Disclaimers

Business & Organization Listings

Any reference made here to local businesses, products, organizations, services, classes, etc. is for informational purposes only. We STRONGLY encourage you to do your own research before participating in an event or engaging with a local business or organization. The listing of any event, business, organization or other entity on this website is not an official or personal endorsement unless expressly stated.

For many of the businesses and organizations listed on our site, any description or additional information was created by the business or organization referenced and was not created by Lakeland Mom. Therefore, no text from our website may be quoted or reproduced to imply endorsement by Lakeland Mom.

We love to support our local businesses and organizations that provide great opportunities for Lakeland area families. We love telling you about the places and events we love here. We also have good manners, which means if we don’t have something nice to say, we won’t say anything at all. If you wonder why an event, business, or organization isn’t listed on our website, it may have been overlooked — feel free to contact us. However, it’s also possible we chose not to include certain listings based on experience or relevance.

Hold Harmless

Lakeland Mom is intended to provide ideas for family-friendly activities, events, and resources in and around Lakeland, Polk County, and the Central Florida area. All information is provided as suggestions for fun activities or events, and participants assume all risks associated with their participation.

Lakeland Mom is not responsible for any injuries, damages, or issues that may arise from attending or participating in any listed events or activities. By using this site, you agree to hold Lakeland Mom harmless from any such claims.

4) Giveaway Policies

No purchase or payment of any kind is necessary to enter or win giveaways. A purchase will not improve an individual’s chances of winning.

Eligibility: Open to readers age 18 or older.
How to Enter: Typically through email or other listed entry methods.
Disclaimer: Lakeland Mom is not responsible for lost entries, technical failures, or issues beyond our control.
Winner Selection: Winners are chosen randomly from eligible entries.
Notification: Winners will be notified within three (3) days after the entry deadline.
Claiming Your Prize: Winners must respond within three (3) days of notification or forfeit the prize.
Taxes: Winners are responsible for any applicable taxes.
Prize Substitution: Substitution may occur if a prize becomes unavailable.
Publicity: Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission to use winner’s first name and prize information for promotional purposes unless prohibited by law.
Errors and Disputes: All decisions made by Lakeland Mom are final.
General Release: By entering, you release Lakeland Mom from any liability related to participation or prize acceptance.

Contact Information

If you have questions about these policies or your privacy while using our site, please reach out through our Contact Us page.

Last Updated: October 15, 2025