Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 16th, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Party Planning Essentials (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website at partyplanningessentials.net (the “Site”).
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
We may collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:
- Subscribe to our email newsletter
- Leave comments on our blog posts
- Contact us through our contact form
- Participate in surveys or promotions
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:
- Your IP address and location information
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages you visit and time spent on our Site
- Referring website addresses
- Device information and screen resolution
How We Use Cookies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:
Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze Site traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our Site. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Amazon Associates Program
Party Planning Essentials participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. When you click on Amazon affiliate links and make purchases, Amazon may share certain information with us for commission tracking purposes.
We use Pinterest to share content and drive traffic to our Site. Pinterest may collect information when you interact with our Pinterest content or visit our Site through Pinterest links.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our Site
- Send you newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Analyze Site usage and trends
- Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Information Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:
- With your consent or at your direction
- With service providers who help us operate our Site (hosting, analytics, email services)
- For legal compliance when required by law or to protect our rights
- In business transfers if our Site is acquired or merged with another company
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will send you updates about new content, product recommendations, and party planning tips. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- The right to access your personal information
- The right to correct or update your information
- The right to delete your information
- The right to opt out of certain data processing
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
International Users
If you are visiting our Site from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
This Privacy Policy was last updated on August 16th, 2026.