Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
Introduction
Welcome to HelloEmy.com (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, including all its features, functionality, and services.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Site.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily submit through contact forms or comment sections
- Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect login credentials and profile information
- Comments & Feedback: Any comments, feedback, or user-generated content you post on our Site
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URLs, and browsing patterns
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, and device identifiers
- Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and collect analytics
- Location Data: General location information based on IP address (not precise location)
1.3 Information From Third Parties
- Advertising Networks: Data collected by advertising partners including Google, Ezoic, Adsterra, and other ad networks
- Affiliate Programs: Information shared by affiliate networks and merchants when you interact with affiliate links
- Analytics Providers: Data collected through Google Analytics and similar analytics services
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Website Operation & Improvement: Maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving our Site’s functionality and user experience
- Content Delivery: Delivering blog posts, articles, and other content tailored to your interests
- Analytics & Performance: Analyzing user behavior to understand what content performs best and optimize our Site
- Advertising: Displaying targeted advertisements through Google Ads, Ezoic, Adsterra, and other advertising networks
- Affiliate Marketing: Tracking affiliate links to earn commissions when you make purchases through recommended products or services
- Communication: Responding to your inquiries, comments, or feedback
- Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations and protecting our rights
- Fraud Prevention: Detecting and preventing fraudulent activities
3. Affiliate Links & Disclosure
HelloEmy.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates
- ShareASale
- CJ Affiliate
- Rakuten Advertising
- Individual brand affiliate programs
- Various product and service affiliate networks
Important Disclosure: When we include affiliate links in our content, we earn a commission if you click on the link and make a purchase. This comes at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe will benefit our readers.
All affiliate links are clearly marked or disclosed in our articles. Your purchase decisions should not be influenced by affiliate relationships—we prioritize honest reviews and recommendations.
4. Advertising & Ad Networks
4.1 Google Ads
We use Google AdSense and Google Display Network to display advertisements. Google uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your previous visits to our Site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
4.2 Ezoic
We use Ezoic ad technology to optimize ad placements and improve user experience. Ezoic collects and processes data to serve relevant advertisements. For more information, visit Ezoic’s Privacy Policy.
4.3 Adsterra
Adsterra is an advertising partner that helps us display relevant ads. Adsterra may collect information about your browsing activity to serve targeted advertisements.
4.4 Other Ad Networks
We may partner with other advertising networks and exchanges. These partners may collect and use data according to their privacy policies.
Your Choices: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. You can also use tools like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool to limit targeted advertising across multiple networks.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site (Google Analytics, etc.)
- Advertising Cookies: Used by ad networks to deliver targeted advertisements
- Performance Cookies: Improve Site speed and functionality
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some Site functionality.
6. Third-Party Links & Services
HelloEmy.com is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites, affiliate partners, or advertisers. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any information. Third parties, including Google, Ezoic, Adsterra, and other ad networks, have their own privacy policies governing their use of data.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. Cookies and tracking data are typically retained according to each service provider’s standards (usually 12-24 months for analytics cookies).
9. Children’s Privacy
HelloEmy.com is not directed toward children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with information, we will delete such information and terminate the child’s account.
Note: Visitors under 18 should have parental permission before providing any information.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your data:
- Right to Access: Request what data we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate information
- Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations)
- Right to Opt-Out: Withdraw consent for data processing
- Right to Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
To exercise these rights, contact us at the information provided below.
11. GDPR Compliance (EU Residents)
If you are located in the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We process your data based on your consent and legitimate business interests. You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
12. CCPA Compliance (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). You can request disclosure, deletion, or opt-out of the sale of personal information. Contact us for CCPA-related requests.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our Site and updating the “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of HelloEmy.com following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
HelloEmy.com
Email: info@helloemy.com
Website: https://helloemy.com/
For GDPR or CCPA-related inquiries, please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line.
15. Third-Party Privacy Policies
For more information about how our partners handle your data, please review their privacy policies:
- Google Ads & Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Ezoic: https://www.ezoic.com/privacy/
- Adsterra: https://adsterra.com/privacy-policy/
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
- Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info/
Acknowledgment
By using HelloEmy.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to be bound by its terms.