Every National Day

Privacy Policy for EveryNationalDay.com

Effective Date: September 22, 2025

Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains how EveryNationalDay.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your information. By visiting or using our website, you agree to the practices described here.

Who We Are

Controller: EveryNationalDay.com (Chicago, IL, USA). For privacy questions, email [email protected].

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

  • Name and email address when you sign up for newsletters or submit a contact form.
  • Information you include in comments, messages, or inquiries.

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and general location.
  • Browser type, operating system, and device details.
  • Pages visited, links clicked, time spent, and referral URLs.
  • Event data from consent tools (e.g., Google Consent Mode v2 signals where implemented).

Sensitive Data

We do not intentionally collect or request sensitive categories of data (such as financial, medical, biometric, or government ID information). Please do not submit such data through our site.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, SDKs, and similar tools to improve your experience and measure performance. Categories include:

  • Essential – required for core functionality (e.g., load balancing, remembering preferences).
  • Analytics – understand site usage and improve content (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Advertising/Personalization – show relevant ads and measure effectiveness.
  • Affiliate tracking – attribute purchases made after clicking partner links.

You can control cookies via your browser and, where available, our cookie banner preferences. Disabling certain cookies may impact site functionality.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party providers that process data under their own privacy policies. These may include:

  • Analytics: Google Analytics (traffic insights and performance).
  • Advertising: ad networks and demand partners that help deliver and measure ads.
  • Affiliate: programs that record when a purchase occurs after a tracked click.
  • Email: newsletter platforms for managing subscriptions and sending emails.

These parties may use cookies or similar technologies to operate their services.

How We Use Your Information

  • Send newsletters and updates you’ve requested.
  • Respond to questions or support inquiries.
  • Improve website performance, design, and content.
  • Provide, personalize, and measure advertising and affiliate content.
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, or technical issues.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Where the GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we rely on: (i) consent (e.g., for non-essential cookies/ads), (ii) legitimate interests (e.g., site security, performance analytics), (iii) contract (e.g., delivering requested newsletters), and/or (iv) legal obligations. This section applies only if you are located in the EEA or UK.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information for money. We may share information in these limited cases:

  • With service providers acting on our behalf under contractual confidentiality and use limits.
  • To comply with law, legal process, or governmental requests.
  • To protect the rights, safety, or property of users, the public, or our website.

Our site may include links to other websites or embedded content (e.g., videos or social posts). Those third parties have their own privacy practices; we are not responsible for their policies.

Data Retention

We retain data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described, unless a longer period is required by law. We determine retention based on business need, legal obligations, and industry norms. Typical periods include:

  • Newsletter subscriptions: retained until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form submissions: up to 12 months.
  • Analytics data: generally retained up to 26 months (or shorter where possible).
  • Advertising/affiliate logs: typically 24 months (or partner defaults if shorter).

After retention, data is deleted, minimized, or anonymized where feasible.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in the United States and other countries. Where required, we use safeguards such as the European Commission’s Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) — which are standard contracts approved by the EU to ensure your data continues to receive adequate protection abroad.

Data Security

  • HTTPS/SSL encryption in transit.
  • Secure hosting and access controls for authorized personnel.
  • Protective monitoring to reduce risk of unauthorized access.

No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your information.

Your Rights and Choices

General Rights

  • Unsubscribe: use the link in our emails to opt out anytime.
  • Cookie Controls: manage preferences via our banner (where available) or your browser settings.
  • Data Requests: email [email protected] to access, correct, or delete your personal data.

GDPR/UK GDPR Rights (EEA/UK Visitors)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to processing (including for direct marketing), and request data portability. Where processing is based on consent, you can withdraw it at any time. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected]. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

U.S. State Privacy Rights (e.g., CA/VA/CO/CT/UT)

If you are a resident of certain U.S. states, you may have rights to know/access, correct, delete, and opt out of uses such as sale or sharing of personal information and targeted advertising. You can exercise rights by emailing [email protected] or using the footer link “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” (required in California).

We honor browser-based opt-out signals where required (e.g., Global Privacy Control). We respond to verifiable requests within 45 days, extendable by an additional 45 days if reasonably necessary.

Children’s Privacy

EveryNationalDay.com is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have received such data, we will delete it promptly. Kids: please don’t send us your name or contact info without asking a parent or guardian first.

Where required, we use a consent banner to collect your preferences for non-essential cookies and advertising. You can review or change your choices anytime via the “Preferences” link in the banner (where available).

Appeals (Certain U.S. States)

If we deny your privacy request, you may submit an appeal within 30 days by replying to our decision email or contacting [email protected]. We will respond with a final decision within 45 days and explain further options if available under law.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When significant changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” and may post a notice on this page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

If you wish to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information and/or targeted advertising where applicable, please use the footer link titled “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” or email [email protected] with the subject line “Do Not Sell/Share.”