Privacy Policy for Releasing?when • Releasing When

// Privacy Policy for Releasing?when

Effective Date: December 27, 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