Last updated: March 2026

My First Period Box respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use and protect information when you visit this website.

Website: https://myfirstperiodbox.com

1.⁠ ⁠Who we are

My First Period Box is an educational initiative that supports young people and parents in understanding menstruation and the first period through accessible information, educational tools and supportive resources.

Founder and project lead
Bowi Tossijn

Location
Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Contact
info@myfirstperiodbox.com

2.⁠ ⁠Personal data we may collect

When you visit or interact with this website we may collect limited personal data, such as:

Name

Email address

Information you voluntarily provide via contact forms

Technical data such as IP address, browser type and device information

Website usage data (analytics)

We only collect personal data that is necessary to operate and improve the website.

3.⁠ ⁠How we use your information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

Responding to messages or inquiries

Providing information about My First Period Box

Improving the website and user experience

Monitoring website performance and visitor statistics

Maintaining website security

We do not sell, rent or trade personal data to third parties.

4.⁠ ⁠Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) we process personal data based on:

Your consent (for example when you submit a contact form)

Legitimate interest (for improving the website and ensuring security)

Legal obligations when applicable

5.⁠ ⁠Cookies

This website may use cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use the website.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function properly and provide insights into website usage.

We may use the following types of cookies:

Essential cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly.

Analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors interact with the website so we can improve it.

You can disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.

6.⁠ ⁠Third-party services

This website is hosted on Squarespace, which may process limited technical data to operate the website.

We may also use analytics tools to understand website traffic and improve the user experience.

These services process data according to their own privacy policies.

7.⁠ ⁠Data protection

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse or loss.

However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure.

8.⁠ ⁠Data retention

Personal data will only be stored for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

9.⁠ ⁠Children’s privacy

My First Period Box is an educational initiative.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent.

If you believe that personal data from a child has been collected without permission, please contact us so we can remove the information.

10.⁠ ⁠Your rights under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation you have the right to:

Request access to your personal data

Request correction of inaccurate data

Request deletion of your data

Withdraw consent for data processing

File a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights please contact us via email.

11.⁠ ⁠Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy & Cookie Policy you can contact:

My First Period Box
Email: info@myfirstperiodbox.com