DEFINITIONS
In this Privacy Policy, the terms “the Owner,” “we,” “us,” or “our” refer collectively to the following entities:

• How To Plan Events (HTPE)
• Events and Sponsorship Academy
• Celebration Coach
• Elsj • Events and Planning Specialist

   

These entities jointly own and operate the website(s), mobile applications, services, and digital assets referenced in this policy, including yourcelebrationcoach.com and all related platforms.

The Owner may periodically update this privacy notice. 

The Owner respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This statement applies only to this Website. We want you to understand how we collect and use information from our website howtoplanevents.com (“Website”), any other mobile applications, websites, and social media platforms owned or controlled by the Owner, along with any content, functionality, and services offered through the Owner (each a “Service,” and collectively with the Website, “Services”), whether as a guest or a registered user.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND HOW IT MAY BE USED

Information You Submit to the Website:
The Owner may collect personal information from you such as your name or email address.
You may voluntarily submit information to the Website by leaving a comment, subscribing to a newsletter, or submitting a contact form.
If you create a user profile, the Owner will store the username you create, but your password will not be visible in our records.

Information We Collect from Others:
The Owner may receive information about you from other sources.
If you link your Facebook, Instagram, and/or Google accounts to your user profile, the Owner will receive your name, email address, and profile picture associated with those accounts. The Website uses the Facebook commenting system, so your profile picture will appear if you choose to comment on a Website post.

Automatically-Collected Information:
The Owner automatically collects certain information about you and the device you use to access the Website.
This includes logging your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates/times when you accessed the Website.
The Owner may also collect information about actions you take when using the Website, such as links clicked.

Cookies:
The Owner may log information using cookies (small data files stored on your browser by the Website).
Both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which stay on your browser until deleted) may be used to provide you with a more personalized experience.

HOW WE MAY USE YOUR INFORMATION
The Owner may use the information collected in the following ways:

• To operate and maintain the Website.
• To create your account, identify you as a user of the Website, and customize the Website for your account.
• To send you promotional information, such as newsletters (opt-out available in each email).
• To send administrative communications like updates, confirmations, and alerts.
• To respond to comments or inquiries.
• To provide user support.
• To track and measure advertising performance.
• To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity.

   

THIRD-PARTY USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
The Owner may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to share it.
The Website currently uses these third-party service providers:

• Google Analytics – to track usage, referring websites, and user behavior. Only IP addresses are captured.
• Active Campaign – for delivering email updates and newsletters. Your name and email address are stored here.

   

This list may be updated at the Owner’s discretion.

Except when required by law, the Owner will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses or personal information without your consent. However, we may disclose or transfer personal information in the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or similar event involving the Owner.

ANONYMOUS DATA
The Owner may use anonymous data — which does not identify you — for marketing, advertising, or analytics purposes. This may include information collected from cookies.

PUBLICLY VISIBLE INFORMATION
If you create a user profile or leave a comment, some information may be publicly visible.
This includes your username, avatar, profile description, and any linked social profiles.
Your email address will never be publicly visible.

COOKIES
The Website uses cookies to:

• Store visitor preferences.
• Record user-specific access behavior.
• Avoid repeatedly serving the same content or ads.
• Customize content based on browser data.

Third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics) may also use cookies.
You may disable or delete cookies via your browser settings, but this may affect some functionality of the Website.

ADVERTISING

• Display Ads: The Website may use third-party advertising networks, which may set cookies to deliver relevant ads.
• Retargeting Ads: The Website may use remarketing tools (e.g., Facebook, Google, Instagram, Pinterest or the likes) to serve ads based on past visits.
• Affiliate Programs: The Website may use affiliate links. Clicking a link may place a cookie on your browser to track commission-based sales.
• Amazon Associates: The Owner participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and uses tracking links as part of this affiliate setup.

NEWSLETTERS
You may subscribe to newsletters through the Website. These emails may contain tracking pixels that identify open rates and link clicks. This helps the Owner optimize future communications. No third parties receive this behavioral data.

RIGHTS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

• Opt-Out: Use the unsubscribe link in any email or contact us at hello@yourcelebrationcoach.com.
• Access: You may request access to your data.
• Amend: You may request corrections to your data.
• Forget: You may request erasure of your personal data unless legally or transactionally required to retain it.

   

SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please do not submit sensitive information (e.g., SSNs, political views, health info).
If you do submit such data, it will be processed under this Privacy Policy, but the Owner disclaims liability for any voluntary disclosures.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, contact: 📧 hello@yourcelebrationcoach.com