PRIVACY POLICY

At Everyday Mani, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal information when you visit our website. By using our site, you consent to the practices described below.

This policy complies with global privacy standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Google AdSense policies.

1. Who We Are

Everyday Mani is a digital fashion and lifestyle publication providing editorial content, inspiration, and tips for readers around the world. We display third-party advertising through services like Google AdSense and accept user interaction through comments and forms.

2. Information We Collect

We collect two types of data:

a. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

We collect this when you:

Comment on blog posts
Subscribe to our newsletter
Fill out a contact form

You may provide:

Name
Email address
Website URL (optional)
Any message you submit

b. Automatically Collected Information

Some of this data may be collected through cookies and tracking technologies by third-party services like Google AdSense and Google Analytics to personalize content and measure performance.

IP address
Browser and device type
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Referring URLs or search engines

This is done using analytics platforms like Google Analytics.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

Respond to your comments and inquiries
Improve site content, layout, and performance
Analyze traffic and user behavior
Display relevant ads through Google AdSense
Prevent spam and abuse

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process your data under these legal bases:

Consent – for newsletters or form submissions
Legitimate interests – for website improvement and security
Legal obligations – when required to comply with laws or regulations

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small files stored on your device to enhance user experience.

We use cookies to:

Recognize returning users
Track website performance
Personalize ad delivery

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Learn more at All About Cookies.

Visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and other applicable regions are shown a cookie consent banner in compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive. This banner allows users to accept or reject personalized advertising and analytics tracking before proceeding.

For how Google uses cookies in advertising, visit: Google Advertising Privacy & Terms

6. Advertising and Google AdSense

We do not have access to or control over the cookies used by third-party advertisers. These are governed by the privacy policies of those vendors. Users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and other applicable regions will be shown a cookie consent banner, giving them the option to choose between personalized and non-personalized ads.

We use Google AdSense to serve ads. Google and its partners may:

Use cookies to show ads based on your interests
Track your browsing behavior across sites
You may opt out of personalized ads via Google’s Ad Settings.

For more, see: Google Advertising Privacy & Terms

Note: We do not control how third-party advertisers handle the data they collect.

7. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party services such as:

Google Analytics
Email marketing platforms (if enabled)
Website hosting and security tools

These services only receive minimal, non-sensitive data and are obligated to comply with privacy protections.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information:

Only as long as necessary for the original purposes
Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Comments and metadata may be retained indefinitely unless removed by the user or admin
Inactive email subscribers may be deleted after 12 months of non-engagement.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be stored or processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. We ensure adequate protection through:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Partnering with GDPR-compliant service providers

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you have the right to:

Access your data
Request correction or deletion
Object to or restrict processing
Withdraw consent

For California Residents (CCPA): If you reside in California, you may request to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your data, and opt out of the sale of your personal information (note: we do not sell personal data). You may exercise these rights by contacting us through our contact page.

You may also file a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated. To exercise any of these rights, contact us via contact page.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 13 years old. If you believe your child has submitted data, contact us immediately so we can remove it.

12. External Links

Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Please review their respective privacy policies before submitting any personal information.

13. Security of Your Data

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, including:

SSL encryption
Firewall and malware protection
Limited access to backend systems

While we strive to keep your data secure, no internet system can guarantee 100% protection.

14. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy as laws or services change. We recommend checking this page at least once every 6 months to stay informed of any updates.
When updated:

The “Effective Date” will be revised
Significant updates may be announced via banners or email (if applicable)
We recommend reviewing this page periodically.

Effective Date: May 8, 2025