1. Introduction
Welcome to PlanningBirthday ("we," "our," or "us"). PlanningBirthday is accessible at https://planningbirthday.com/.
For more information about who operates the site, visit our About page.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website. If you disagree with this policy, please discontinue use of the site.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time by revising the Last Updated date at the top of the page. You are encouraged to review it periodically so you understand the current version.
2. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Voluntarily
We may collect information you choose to provide directly when you:
- Contact us by email.
- Send a business, privacy, or support inquiry.
- Share feedback about our tools or editorial content.
This information may include your name, email address, message contents, and any other details you choose to send.
At the time of this policy update, PlanningBirthday does not run a public user account system, comment section, or newsletter signup.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the website, certain information may be collected automatically by your browser, our site tooling, or third-party analytics and advertising services, including:
- IP address, anonymized where supported.
- Browser type and browser version.
- Operating system and device type.
- Referring URLs and pages visited.
- Time spent on pages and interaction patterns.
- Date and time of your visit.
- Approximate location at country or city level.
Information Stored in Your Browser
Parts of PlanningBirthday use local browser storage to remember selected countdown names, dates, themes, tool states, checklist progress, tutorial progress, and saved favorites. When you create a shareable countdown link, some information you entered may also be embedded in the URL so the same countdown state can be opened by another person.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember preferences, improve usability, understand performance, and support advertising.
Types of Cookies and Similar Technologies We Use
How to Control Cookies
You can control or limit cookies and similar technologies by:
- Adjusting your browser settings to block, limit, or delete cookies.
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Reviewing and changing Google's ad controls in Google Ad Settings.
- Using industry opt-out tools such as NAI and DAA.
Disabling cookies or clearing browser storage may affect how some countdown and progress features work.
4. Google AdSense and Advertising
PlanningBirthday may use Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on the website. When Google AdSense is active, Google may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to serve and measure ads.
How Google AdSense Works
Google AdSense may use data from your visits to this website and other websites to help determine which ads are shown. This can include personalized advertising based on interests, browsing behavior, approximate location, and device information.
Data Google May Use for Advertising
- Browsing activity across websites using Google services.
- Approximate geographic location.
- Device, browser, and network information.
- Ad views, clicks, and related engagement signals.
How to Opt Out of Personalized Ads
You can opt out of interest-based advertising through:
- Google Ad Settings.
- NAI's opt-out tool.
- Browser privacy controls, including cookie and tracking restrictions where available.
If you opt out, you may still see ads, but they may be less relevant to your interests.
Google's Privacy Policy
For more information about how Google handles data, review Google's Privacy Policy. PlanningBirthday does not control Google's cookies or Google's own data practices.
5. Third-Party Services
PlanningBirthday uses or may use a limited set of third-party services to help deliver analytics, typography, and advertising.
| Service | Purpose and Privacy Policy |
|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website traffic and usage analysis. policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google AdSense | Advertising delivery and measurement when ads are active. policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google Fonts | Font delivery and request logging by Google. policies.google.com/privacy |
Affiliate Links
If PlanningBirthday includes affiliate links in the future, those relationships will be disclosed clearly within the relevant content. We do not hide commercial relationships inside editorial copy.
External Links
The website may link to third-party sites, app stores, or other resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
6. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights related to your personal information and how it is processed.
Right to Access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correction
Request that inaccurate information be corrected.
Right to Deletion
Request deletion of personal data, subject to legal or operational exceptions.
Right to Restriction or Objection
Ask us to restrict certain processing or object to certain uses of your information.
Right to Data Portability
Request data in a structured format where applicable and technically feasible.
Right to Opt Out of Personalized Ads
Use Google's ad controls or industry opt-out tools to limit interest-based advertising.
To exercise privacy rights or ask a question, contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. We aim to respond to legitimate requests within 30 days.
7. Children's Privacy
PlanningBirthday is not directed to children under 13, or under 16 where a higher minimum age applies under local law, such as parts of the European Union.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact [email protected] so we can review and remove the information where appropriate.
The site's content is intended for a general audience interested in birthday planning, countdowns, and celebration ideas.
8. GDPR - Rights for European Union Users
If you are in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or another region with similar protections, you may have additional rights under applicable data protection law.
Legal Basis for Processing
- Legitimate interests for site security and core analytics.
- Consent for non-essential cookies and similar technologies.
- Legal obligation where retention or disclosure is required.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only for as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy or to meet legal obligations. Analytics data handled through Google services may be retained for up to 26 months depending on the applicable Google configuration.
International Data Transfers
Data may be processed outside the EEA, including in the United States, by third-party providers such as Google. Where required, those providers may rely on contractual safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
You may file a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe your information has been processed unlawfully. You can also contact us first at [email protected].
9. CCPA - Rights for California Residents
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and related updates under the CPRA.
Right to Know
You may request details about the categories of personal information we collect, the purposes for which we use it, and the categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
Right to Delete
You may request deletion of personal information we have collected about you, subject to lawful exceptions.
Right to Opt Out of Sale or Sharing
PlanningBirthday does not sell personal information for cash. However, depending on implementation and applicable law, sharing identifiers with advertising providers such as Google AdSense may be treated as a sale or sharing. You can manage advertising choices in Google Ad Settings.
Right to Non-Discrimination
We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.
How to Submit a Request
Send CCPA requests to [email protected] with the subject line [CCPA Privacy Request]. We aim to respond within 45 days where required.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in site features, data practices, legal requirements, or third-party services.
- We will update the Last Updated date at the top of this page.
- For significant changes, we may also post a notice on the website.
Continued use of PlanningBirthday after a revision means the updated Privacy Policy applies from that point forward.
Previous versions can be requested by emailing [email protected].
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using one of the addresses below.
Primary Contact
Alternative Contact
Response time: Within 30 days, and typically within 1-2 business days.
For GDPR requests, use the subject line [Privacy Request - GDPR].
For CCPA requests, use the subject line [Privacy Request - CCPA].
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