// Privacy Policy Updated for Releasing?when
Effective Date: July 01, 2025
// Introduction
Releasing?when (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website at https://releasingwhen.com, providing a release calendar for events and related content. We do not allow user registration, comments, or other account features. However, we offer a newsletter subscription and a contact form for inquiries.
// Information We Collect
We collect the following information:
- **Newsletter Subscriptions** (via Mailchimp integration): Email address (and optionally name or other details you provide).
- **Contact Form Submissions** (via Contact Form 7): Name, email address, message, and any other fields you fill out.
- **Analytics Data** (via Google Analytics through Site Kit by Google): Page views, browser/device type, approximate location (anonymized IP), referral sources, and time on pages.
- **Server Logs** (via our hosting provider, Hostinger): IP address, browser user agent, timestamps, and requested URLs for security and performance.
We do not collect personal information unless you voluntarily submit it through the newsletter or contact form.
// How We Use Your Information
- Newsletter data: To send updates, event notifications, and promotional content (you can unsubscribe anytime).
- Contact form data: To respond to your inquiries or provide support.
- Analytics: To improve site performance and user experience.
- Logs: For security, troubleshooting, and hosting purposes.
// Cookies and Tracking
We use essential cookies for site functionality (e.g., caching via LiteSpeed Cache) and analytics cookies (via Google Analytics). We may use cookies for newsletter sign-up forms. No marketing or advertising cookies are used beyond analytics.
// Third-Party Services
- **Google Analytics** (via Site Kit by Google): Data processed under Google’s privacy policy → https://policies.google.com/privacy.
- **Mailchimp**: Newsletter data processed under Mailchimp’s privacy policy → https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/.
- – **Contact Form 7**: Submissions are emailed to us and may be stored temporarily in WordPress.
- **Hostinger Hosting**: Server logs handled under Hostinger’s privacy policy → https://www.hostinger.com/legal/privacy-policy.
- **EventON Lite**: Calendar functionality does not collect visitor data.
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes or targeted advertising.
// CCPA / California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect about you.
- Request deletion of your personal information.
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (we do not sell or share it).
- Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email, e.g., privacy@refinecg.com]. We will respond within 45 days.
// Data Retention and Security
- Newsletter and contact data: Retained as long as needed to provide the service (you can request deletion).
- Analytics data: Retained for up to 14-26 months (Google default).
- Server logs: Kept as required for hosting/security.
We use reasonable security measures, but no system is 100% secure.
// Your Choices
- **Newsletter**: Unsubscribe via the link in any email or contact us.
- **Contact Form**: We do not retain data beyond responding to your inquiry unless necessary.
- **Analytics**: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking via browser extensions or Google’s opt-out tool.
// Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted here with the updated effective date.
// Contact Us
For questions about this policy or to exercise your rights: DM us over on X.com @ReleasingWhen
