LEGAL & TRANSPARENCY
Privacy Policy
Contents
This privacy policy applies to the website everyday-wellness-essentials.com and all content published on it.
1. Who We Are
Everyday Wellness Essentials is a wellness blog and educational resource located at everyday-wellness-essentials.com, created and operated by a licensed psychologist. The site provides evidence-based wellness information, mental health education, and curated product recommendations related to stress, anxiety, menopause, hormonal health, life transitions, and mindful living.
For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Everyday Wellness Essentials. “You” and “your” refer to anyone who visits, uses, or interacts with this website.
This website is operated in the United States. By using this site, you acknowledge that your information may be processed and stored in the United States.
Your privacy matters deeply to us.This policy explains in plain language exactly what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and the choices you have. We will never sell your personal information to anyone, ever.
2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
Information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit our site.
Information You Provide Directly
Name and email address— when you subscribe to our newsletter or download a free resource
Name and email address— when you submit a contact form or reach out to us directly
Comments— if our blog allows comments, any content you submit in a comment
Information Collected Automatically
IP address — your general geographic location
Browser type and device information — what device and browser you are using
Pages visited and time spent — which pages you view and how long you stay
Referring URLs — which website brought you to ours
Cookies and tracking data — see Section 4 for full details
Click behavior on affiliate links — whether you clicked a product recommendation link
We do not collect sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, financial account details, or health records. Please do not share sensitive personal health information in any comment or contact form on this site.
Important note for visitors seeking mental health support: This website is an educational blog and does not provide clinical services. Visiting this site does not create a therapist-client relationship. Please do not share private health information in any public area of this site.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To deliver content you requested — such as a free downloadable workbook or newsletter you signed up for
To send our email newsletter — if you subscribed, we use your email to send wellness content, resources, and occasional product recommendations
To respond to your questions — if you contact us, we use your information to reply
To improve our website — we use aggregated, anonymized analytics data to understand what content is most helpful and how to improve the site
To fulfill legal obligations — such as maintaining business records or complying with applicable law
To detect and prevent fraud or misuse — to protect the security of our site and users
We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you.
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the site.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies — necessary for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled without breaking core features.
Analytics cookies — we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site (pages viewed, time spent, traffic sources). This data is aggregated and anonymized. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
Affiliate tracking cookies — when you click an affiliate link (such as an Amazon link), the retailer places a cookie to track whether you make a purchase and attribute a commission to us. We do not control these cookies — they are managed by the respective retailer.
Functional cookies — remember your preferences such as font size or previously dismissed notices.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.
We use a cookie consent tool on our site to give you control over non-essential cookies in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
5. Affiliate Links & Third-Party Products
Everyday Wellness Essentials participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com.
Full Affiliate Disclosure:When you click an affiliate link on this site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This helps support the free content and resources we provide. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in and would share regardless of compensation.
Affiliate programs we may participate in include, but are not limited to:
Amazon Associates Program
ShareASale affiliate network
Commission Junction (CJ Affiliate)
LTK (LikeToKnowIt)
Impact.com affiliate network
Individual brand affiliate programs
When you click an affiliate link, you will be redirected to a third-party website. Once you leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any website you visit through our links.
Affiliate partnerships do not influence the editorial content of this blog. We maintain complete editorial independence and will always share our honest opinions, regardless of affiliate relationships.
6. Email Marketing & Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, download a free resource, or otherwise provide your email address voluntarily, we will add you to our email list to receive:
Our weekly wellness newsletter
Notifications about new blog posts and resources
Occasional product recommendations and affiliate offers
Information about any programs, services, or events we offer
We use a third-party email service provider (such as Mailchimp or Kit/ConvertKit) to manage our email list and send communications. Your email address and name are stored on their platform. You can view their privacy policies at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy and kit.com/privacy-policy.
We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with any third party for their marketing purposes. Ever.
7. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service providers — we share data with trusted third-party vendors who help us operate the website and deliver our services (email providers, analytics platforms, hosting providers). These parties are contractually prohibited from using your data for any other purpose.
Affiliate networks — when you click an affiliate link, your browser communicates with the affiliate network or retailer. We do not personally share your information with these parties — it is transmitted by your browser directly.
Legal requirements — we may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority.
Protection of rights — we may disclose information when we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety, investigate fraud, or respond to a legal claim.
Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
Email subscribers — we retain your information for as long as you remain subscribed. After unsubscribing, your information may be retained in archived form for up to 12 months, then deleted.
Contact form submissions — we retain correspondence for up to 24 months, then delete or anonymize it.
Analytics data — aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely for trend analysis purposes.
Legal records — certain records may be retained for up to 7 years to comply with financial, legal, or tax requirements.
9. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right to access — you may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right to correction — you may request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to deletion — you may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Right to opt out of marketing — you may unsubscribe from our email list at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us directly
Right to data portability — you may request your information in a portable format
Right to restrict processing — in certain circumstances, you may request that we limit how we use your information
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address listed in Section 16. We will respond to all verifiable requests within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
You will not be penalized in any way for exercising your privacy rights.
10. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at the address in Section 16.
11. Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted to and from our website (indicated by “https” in the URL)
Secure, password-protected access to our administrative systems
Use of reputable, security-vetted third-party service providers
Regular security reviews and updates
However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in a risk to your rights, we will notify affected individuals as required by applicable law.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate product pages, referenced research, recommended resources, and social media platforms. These links are provided for your convenience and information.
Once you click a link and leave our website, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We have no control over the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit.
The presence of a link on our site does not constitute our endorsement of that website’s privacy practices.
13. California Residents — CCPA Rights
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) provide you with specific privacy rights in addition to those listed above.
Your California Privacy Rights Include:
Right to Know — the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you, the purposes for collection, and the categories of third parties with whom we share it
Right to Delete — request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
Right to Correct — request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you
Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing — we do not sell your personal information. We do not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Right to Non-Discrimination — we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights
Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information — we do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under the CPRA
Our Legal Bases for Processing
Consent — for email marketing and non-essential cookies, we rely on your explicit consent, which you may withdraw at any time
Legitimate interests — for analytics, security, and fraud prevention, where our interests do not override your fundamental rights
Contract performance — to deliver resources or services you have requested
Legal obligation — where processing is required to comply with applicable law
To submit a California privacy rights request, contact us at the email address in Section 16. We will respond within 45 days. You may designate an authorized agent to submit requests on your behalf.
Categories of personal information we collect: Identifiers (name, email, IP address), Internet activity information (pages visited, clicks), and geolocation data (general location from IP address).
We do not sell personal information and have not done so in the preceding 12 months.
14. International Visitors — GDPR
If you are visiting from the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable national data protection laws.
In addition to the rights in Section 9, GDPR provides you with the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe we have processed your personal data unlawfully.
As our website is operated from the United States, your data may be transferred outside the EEA. Where such transfers occur, we implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information in accordance with GDPR requirements.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will notify you of material changes by:
Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
Posting a notice on our website homepage
Sending an email notification to subscribers if the changes are significant
Your continued use of the website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you disagree with any changes to this Privacy Policy, you should stop using the website and may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way we handle your personal information, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are committed to addressing your concerns promptly and transparently.
Get in Touch
Website: everyday-wellness-essentials.com
Email: ewellnessessentials@gmail.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5–10 business days. For GDPR or CCPA requests, we will respond within the legally required timeframe (30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).
A personal note:Your trust means everything to this community. If you ever have a concern about how your information is handled, please reach out directly. I am committed to being responsive, transparent, and respectful of your privacy in every interaction.