Necessary technologies
| Technology | Purpose | Duration or control |
|---|---|---|
| mpa_session cookie | Keeps an authorized private session after email verification. | Expires after 24 hours. Sign out to end access on the device. |
| One-time access link | Verifies control of the requested contact email before private access. | Expires after 30 minutes and may be used once. It is not a public record link. |
| URL search and filter parameters | Preserve a public query, category or year when navigating or sharing a result page. | Remain in that page URL; they are not stored as a search-preference cookie. |
| Cloudflare infrastructure | Serves pages and files and processes the requests needed to operate and protect the service. | Technical request information is handled under the provider's service operation and the privacy notice. |
The private session cookie is Secure, HttpOnly and SameSite=Strict. It is used for access, not advertising.
Optional tools
This website does not use advertising trackers or optional audience analytics. There is no optional-tracking preference to switch on or off.
If a nonessential tool is introduced, this notice and any required choice controls will be updated to describe its actual purpose and behavior.
Browser controls
You can review or remove cookies through your browser settings. Blocking the necessary session cookie may prevent private access from continuing between requests. You can still read public guidance and use public search and verification.
Do not share a one-time access link or copy private access URLs into a public message. For another device, request a new access link rather than forwarding an existing private link.
Privacy and changes to this notice
The privacy notice explains application, evidence, contact and order information, including retention. A technical question about access or this notice can be sent through the privacy topic on the contact form.
This notice covers the Mom’s Pick website. ParentingUSA's own privacy and technology information applies when you use its public registry pages.