Effective Date: May 21, 2026
DayDrinking HQ (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website located at www.daydrinkinghq.com (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of our users’ personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit our Site, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our affiliate store.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us:
- Email Address (Count Me In! Newsletter): When you sign up for our “Count Me In!” newsletter, we collect your email address. If you choose to share additional info (like your name, city, or preferences), we’ll collect that too—but only if you voluntarily provide it.
- Inquiries: If you contact us directly via email or a contact form, we collect the content of your message and your contact details.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically (Analytics + Site Basics):
Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to (a) keep the Site working properly, (b) remember preferences, and (c) understand how people use the Site through analytics (see Section 4).
Log Data: Like most website operators, we collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site. This may include your IP address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Site that you visit, the time and date of your visit, and the time spent on those pages.
2. Use of Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our services, including our guide to local daytime social experiences.
- To send you the “Count Me In!” newsletter (and related updates you request), including announcements, daytime hangout tips, and other DayDrinking HQ goodness.
- To monitor and analyze usage and trends (including through analytics tools) to improve the Site, content, and user experience.
- To manage our affiliate marketing program and track referrals to third-party products.
- To respond to your comments, questions, and provide customer service.
3. Affiliate Disclosure and Third-Party Links
3.1 Affiliate Links: Our Site contains links to third-party websites for products and services (the “Affiliate Store”). If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. These third-party sites use cookies to track your purchase for the purpose of assigning commission.
3.2 External Sites: Our Site includes listings for events hosted by third parties. We do not control, and are not responsible for, the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.
4. Cookies, Analytics, and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep the Site working properly and remember preferences for future visits.
- Keep track of advertisements and affiliate referrals.
- Compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions (analytics) so we can improve the Site.
Analytics: We may use third-party analytics providers (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to help us understand how visitors use the Site. These tools may collect information such as your IP address (which may be truncated or otherwise processed), device identifiers, browser type, referring/exit pages, and usage data (e.g., pages viewed and time spent).
Your analytics choices: Depending on the analytics provider, you may be able to opt out of certain analytics tracking through:
- Cookie consent controls (where available) or your browser settings
- Blocking or deleting cookies in your browser
- Installing an opt-out tool offered by the provider (for example, Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on)
You can choose to have your computer warn you each time a cookie is being sent, or you can choose to turn off all cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.
5. Sharing of Information (We Don’t Sell Your Data)
We do not sell your personal information. We also do not rent your email list to random weirdos, nor do we “trade” it like baseball cards.
We may share information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website and communications (e.g., email newsletter platforms and analytics providers). These providers are authorized to use personal information only as needed to provide services to us.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
- Affiliate Partners: Information related to clicks and purchases may be shared with affiliate networks to process commissions.
6. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is intended for adults (typically 21 years of age or older in the United States, or the legal drinking age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18. If we discover that a child under 18 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such information from our servers immediately.
8. Your Rights and Choices
- Opt Out / Unsubscribe (Count Me In! Newsletter): You can opt out at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email. Once you unsubscribe, we’ll stop sending newsletter emails (please allow a short processing period).
- Email Preferences: If we offer preference settings in the future, you can use those to fine-tune what you receive.
- Cookies & Analytics Opt Out: You can limit or disable cookies through your browser settings and may be able to opt out of certain analytics tracking as described in Section 4.
- Access and Deletion: Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to or deletion of the personal information we hold about you. Please contact us to make such a request.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
DayDrinking HQ reserves the right to update or change our Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
10. Contact Info
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
DayDrinking HQ
Website: www.daydrinkinghq.com
Email: contact@daydrinkinghq.com