What we collect (short version)
- No account required. You can browse without telling us who you are.
- Things you send us. If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you include. We use it only to reply.
- Basic technical data. Our servers may log your IP address, browser, and pages viewed to operate, secure, and improve the site.
- Cookies & similar tech. Used for essential site features and advertising (see below).
Cookies & tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site working and to understand general usage. Personal information is not collected via these technologies unless you provide it directly.
- Essential cookies keep pages and preferences working. You can block them, but some features may break.
- Advertising is provided by third parties (e.g., Google). They may use cookies to show ads and measure performance and may associate your activity across sites for ad personalization.
Controls: NAI opt-out · YourAdChoices · Google Ad Settings · Google Privacy Policy
If you’re in a region that requires consent (e.g., EEA/UK), we’ll honor your cookie choices. You can change your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time.
Third-party sites & services
Our site may link to other websites or include third-party services (like ad networks). Their privacy practices apply to their services. Please review their policies. Holiday Comments isn’t responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites.
How we use and share information
- Use: to operate the site, respond to messages, prevent abuse, and improve performance.
- Sharing: with service providers who help us run the site (hosting, security, ads) under appropriate safeguards.
- No sale of personal information. We don’t sell your personal information. Advertising partners may process data for personalized ads; see the opt-out links above.
Retention
We keep personal information only as long as needed to fulfill the purpose it was collected for (for example, to reply to your email) or to comply with legal obligations, then delete or anonymize it.
Security
We use reasonable safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Your privacy choices & rights
- Opt out of personalized advertising using the links above or your device/browser settings.
Questions? Email us at holidaycomments@gmail.com