Simple Steps For Living Life LLC Privacy Policy:
This Privacy Policy was last modified on May 30th, 2019.
Simple Steps For Living Life LLC (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates simplestepsforlivinglife.com (the “site” or “service”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Personal Information we receive from users of the Site.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to inform you what personally identifiable information we may collect and how it may be used. We use your Personal Information only for providing and improving the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
This statement only applies to this Website.
WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT AND HOW IS IT USED?
Information Provided Voluntarily By You: While using our Site, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to your name and email address (“Personal Information”) which may be provided by you if you leave a comment, subscribe to our newsletter, or submit a contact form. We will never willingly sell or share your personally identifiable information with a third party.
Information Automatically-Collected About You: Like many site operators, we automatically collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site (“Log Data”). This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, operating system type, browser type, bowser version, referring website, the pages of our site that you view, the times/dates of your access to the site, the time spent on those pages. We may also collect information about actions you take when using the Website, such as links clicked.
Cookies: Like many sites, we use “cookies” to collect information. Cookies are small data files stored on your browser by the Website, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. We may use both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which stay on your browser until deleted, to provide you with a more personalized experience on the Website. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions or our Site.
HOW YOUR INFORMATION MAY BE USED
We may use the information collected in the following ways:
- To operate and maintain the Website;
- To send you promotional information, such as newsletters. Each email promotion will provide information on how to opt-out of future mailings;
- To send you administrative communications, such as administrative emails, confirmation emails, technical notices, updates on policies, or security alerts;
- To respond to your comments or inquiries;
- To provide you with user support;
- To track and measure advertising on the Website;
- To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity.
THIRD-PARTY USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your information with third parties when you explicitly authorize us to share your information.
Additionally, the Website may use third-party service providers to service various aspects of the Website. Each third-party service provider’s use of your personal information is dictated by their respective privacy policies.
The Website currently uses the following third-party service providers:
Google Analytics – this service tracks Website usage and provides information such as referring websites and user actions on the Website. Google Analytics may capture your IP address, but no other personal information is captured by Google Analytics.
GoDaddy.com mail service – this service is used for sign up and delivery of email updates and newsletters. We store your name and email address for purposes of delivering such communications. Please refer to GoDaddy’s privacy policies for further information.
At this time, your personal information is not shared with any other third-party applications. This list may be amended from time to time in the Website’s sole discretion.
Except when required by law, we will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses or other personal information without your consent; however, we may disclose or transfer personal information collected through the Website to third parties who acquire all or a portion of our business, which may be the result of a merger, consolidation, or purchase of all or a portion of our assets, or in connection with any bankruptcy or reorganization proceeding brought by or against us.
ANONYMOUS DATA
From time to time, we may use anonymous data, which does not identify you alone, or when combined with data from other parties. This type of anonymous data may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses. Examples of this anonymous data may include analytics or information collected from cookies.
PUBLICLY VISIBLE INFORMATION
If you leave a comment on the Website certain information may be publicly visible. Your email address will never be available publicly. At your option, you may also add an avatar and link to your website.
Users may see your name, avatar, and website information.
COOKIES
The Website uses cookies to store visitors’ preferences, record user-specific information on what pages users access or visit, ensure that visitors are not repeatedly sent the same banner ads, customize Website content based on visitors’ browser type or other information that the visitor sends. Cookies may also be used by third-party services, such as Google Analytics, as described herein.
Users may, at any time, prevent the setting of cookies, by the Website, by using a corresponding setting of your internet browser and may thus permanently deny the setting of cookies. Furthermore, already set cookies may be deleted at any time via an Internet browser or other software programs. This is possible in all popular Internet browsers. However, if users deactivate the setting of cookies in your Internet browser, not all functions of our Website may be entirely usable.
ADVERTISING
Display Ads
We may use third-party advertising companies to serve content and advertisements when you visit the Website, which may use cookies, as noted above.
Retargeting Ads
From time to time, the Website may engage in remarketing efforts with third-party companies, such as Google, Facebook, or Instagram, in order to market the Website. These companies use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits to the Website.
Affiliate Program Participation
The Website may engage in affiliate marketing, which is done by embedding tracking links into the Website. If you click on a link for an affiliate partnership, a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for purposes of commissions.
Simple Steps For Living Life LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon.com. As part of this Amazon Associates program, the Website will post customized links, provided by Amazon, to track the referrals to their website. This program utilizes cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales.
Newsletters
On the Website, you may subscribe to our newsletter, which may be used for advertising purposes. All newsletters sent may contain tracking pixels. The pixel is embedded in emails and allows an analysis of the success of online marketing campaigns. Because of these tracking pixels, we may see if and when you open an email and which links within the email you click. Also, this allows the Website to adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the user. This behavior will not be passed on to third parties.
RIGHTS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Opt-out – You may opt-out of future email communications by following the unsubscribe links in our emails. You may also notify us at simplestepsforlivinglife@gmail.com to be removed from our mailing list.
Access – You may access the personal information we have about you by submitting a request to simplestepsforlivinglife@gmail.com.
Amend – You may contact us at simplestepsforlivinglife@gmail.com to amend or update your personal information.
Forget – In certain situations, you may request that we erase or forget your personal data. To do so, please submit a request to simplestepsforlivinglife@gmail.com.
Please note that we may need to retain certain information for recordkeeping purposes or to complete transactions, or when required by law.
SENSITIVE PERSONAL INFORMATION
At no time should you submit sensitive personal information to the Website. This includes your social security number, information regarding race or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health information, criminal background, or trade union memberships. If you elect to submit such information to us, it will be subject to this Privacy Policy.
CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
The Website does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian believes that the Website has personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 16 in its database, please contact us immediately at simplestepsforlivinglife@gmail.com and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
Simple Steps For Living Life LLC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the site. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
CONTACT INFORMATION
At any time, please contact us at simplestepsforlivinglife@gmail.com for questions related to this Privacy Policy.
Rajee Pandi says
I think it is best to shop earlier for Christmas
Laurie Emerson says
I try and buy things throughout the year when I find good sales.
Priscilla P. says
I try to buy Christmas year around. I have so many to get for, so I have to start early.
Jennifer Heintz says
I try to purchase gifts in advance. Not always successfully.
Elicia P says
Only if I find a awesome deal. If not I since having kids have become the last minute shopper.
Robin says
I usually wait until Black Friday before I start my Christmas shopping.
clynsg says
Not routinely, but will often pick up things to have available for gifts throughout the year.
Birdie Skolfield says
YES for relatives that live in the East coast I shop after the 4 th of July so as to get all wrapped and sent in time
Cindy Magee says
That’s another reasons I have to shop early because of so many people I need to mail presents to. 🙂
Susan Chester says
I purchase some gifts in advance so I always have birthday gifts on hand. Christmas is another story-I need to get busy!
Mary Gula says
I shop for Christmas when ideas come to me (or are given to me) do that I don’t forget. Birthdays are often the day before!
Josh Lippman says
When I see a good deal I pre-purchase throughout the year. I always buy random toys to use as birthday fillers for my kids friends also so I don’t have to purchase gifts when I need them
DARLA KIDDER says
I only shop early because I’m on a fixed income, otherwise I would wait until the last minute.
Stephanie Phelps says
No because I am terrible about holding onto them and not giving them to them early!
Janine McNally says
I used to be better, but I try! Black Friday is a big one for our family!
Lorraine Dockery says
I try to pick things up early for Christmas but rarely do!!
Kristi C says
No, I do not. I tend to procrastinate a lot.
Rosanne says
Yes I purchase all year long thinking it will make it easier but I’m still shopping until the last minute
paula brown says
I use to but lately I purchase close to the event I`m attending.
jessica marinaccio says
i like to buy ahead of time too but doesnt always fit my budget- You are organized I love it
Robert P says
Our four year-old loves Legos and Star Wars!!
Cindy Magee says
Ours boys love Legos too! My 4 yr old somehow learned about StarWars a while back and now that’s all he wants to talk about LOL
Tina M says
yes. I purchase gifts in advance or when they are on sale.
Rosey says
I do shop ahead for Christmas. I don’t generally shop ahead for birthdays.
Rosey says
I do shop ahead for Christmas. I don’t primarly, for birthdays.
Tricia Jorke says
I try to shop all year round for birthdays and Christmas. I like having items on hand for last minute parties.
Denise Osborn says
I always shop ahead but this year I haven’t bought anything yet! yikes! Money is tight which has something to do with it. Gotta get busy.
dov reich says
i love to buy presents in advance
Eva Hafiz says
I like to have presents taken care of earlier than later.
jeff rezzuto says
I don’t purchase gifts this early but I am looking for ideas about what to buy
Julie says
My housemate is having surgery tomorrow! I wish I would have seen this sooner so she could have had a little more idea about what to get done prior to the surgery.
Cindy Magee says
Hope all goes well with the surgery! There’s lots to think about before surgery but the most important thing is just getting better from surgery. 🙂
Laurajj says
Oh I do! It sure helps when the holidays come around. I try to shop all year…picking up things when I find them.
Sarah Liles says
Super cool!
stephanie scales campbell says
I normally shop all year purchasing things on clearance when i can get the best deals but unfortunately funds have been tight this year so I am not prepared for Christmas like I normally am
Diane Zawislak says
Good advice.
Candace Galan says
I do purchase gifts ahead of time. Whenever I find something on sale I go ahead and get it.
Cheryl Montgomery says
would love to win.
Lisa says
I usually purchase last minute. Need to get better about it with all these kids birthdays.
Amber Hensley says
Yes,I am always shopping months ahead for birthdays and holidays!!
Heather S says
Yes I start buying presents in October 🙂
Annmarie W. says
If I find a really good deal, I will buy gifts early…all throughout the year. But mostly I buy Christmas gifts after September.
Diane says
I purchase when I need to!
Monique Hanson-Keeler says
I purchase as needed.
sherry l says
love to buy the majority of gifts early one in the summer you tend to visit more places than in the winter
when it is snowing and freezing .second the prices for same items are lower and third most important Christmas and holidays are not like they use to be people now rush fight etc and so commercialized it is ridiculous so by shopping early i can take my time in December looking for stocking stuffers and unique items while enjoying old fashion fairs and holiday parties with friends and families and not being stressed
Cindy Magee says
It definitely helps me reduce stress by shopping early too! The season seems to last longer for me this way also. 🙂
shanel lewis says
Being a single mom of 3 boys I try to shop all year long and pick things up I see on sales/clearance. It is too hard to wait until last minute and trying to come up with everything. Even then its still hard to get things they want so they mostly get what they need. They still have a great christmas!
Cindy Magee says
I am a clearance shopper too! My kids change their minds so much leading up to Christmas that I don’t get too crazy about making sure to get them what they ask for (because it literally can change by the minute LOL). I also shop yardsales… got a like new Barbie piano one year for my little girl for her 2nd Christmas. Four years later she still loves it! LOL
carol n says
I purchase gifts in advance but not as much as I did when the kids were younger
brian hoffman says
I shop all year round to find the best deals
Rose Reeder says
I try to purchase whenever there is a sale, at least a month before.
karen spicer says
I buy a lot during black friday
Kelly says
I always get gifts pretty early, but end up buying more last minute. It’s to much.
Shannon says
I’m not last minute but I start a month to a few weeks ahead of time.
joe stimac says
about a month before christmas
Melissa Hoffman says
I always buy ahead of time
Sarah says
I wish I had a stockpile of presents ready to go and wrapped. Unfortunately, I’m a last minute shopper.
Mandy Bruenger says
I’m a last minute shopper
Kathy says
Yes I always do don’t like to wait till the last minute
Kathy says
Yes I always do.
Danielle bell says
Yes! I start buying gifts in June
Valerie C. says
I usually purchase within a week or two prior.
Melissa Grubb says
I have good intentions every year of starting gift shopping early, but it usually ends up being last minute!
Catherine Buell says
I normally am more of a last minute gift buyer, but would love to start earlier, would help with the budget
Jodi Boulier says
I like to have a prize closet with items I win or purchase throughout the year. For birthdays and Christmas I go thru my closet and at the end of the year and clean it out as gifts for other!
sherri chastain says
I am blessed with a large family but its expensive I shop all year for bargains and sales and still find myself shopping at the last minute
Uyen S says
I usually buy birthday gifts a couple of days before a person’s birthday. I usually start shopping for Christmas a couple of months a head of time.
Leslie H says
I do if I find something very special.
Mylia says
Good luck and hope all goes well!
Valerie L says
No, I shop at the last minute
Patricia says
I bake cookies as gifts for birthday and Christmas presents. My grandmother used to do the same thing. ♡
Cindy Magee says
That’s a delicious idea!!!!!!! I love cookies! I literally can eat a plate of Chocolate Chip homemade cookies in one setting. They are my diet nemesis. LOL
Christina O says
I purchase gifts all year long when I see a good sale or clearance happening.
Cheryl Johnson says
I like being ready and buy things when on sale
Tammy Iler says
I do every year and I also use the Target Cartwheel during the months of November and December because they have a boy or girl toy 50% off
Susan Campbell says
I’m buying presents all year long. If I find something at a great price, I’ll buy it and hang on to it for a year befor I gift it. I love being prepared, it’s calming!
Leslie W says
I buy in advance if items are on a great sale. Otherwise I wait so I am not just buying stuff to buy it.
Pat S says
Yes, I buy gifts throughout the year when they are on sale
Christina Abrahamson says
I start buying for Christmas in July to get a head start.
MaryAnn says
I purchase all year long for Christmas and Birthdays. I always have a gift stockpile on hand.
Cindy Magee says
I do too! I also like to stockpile some on hand just in case I might need that are surprises. 🙂
Marty says
Very rarely, only when I see something that’s absolutely perfect for a particular person. Even then, I usually succumb to the temptation to give it to them early.
Cindy Magee says
Awww! That’s sweet! I like to be sneaky and keep the present as long as possible and then drop hints about it to drive my sisters and friends crazy. LOL
Debbi Wellenstein says
I don’t-I’m a pretty last minute type of person.
Cindy Magee says
My oldest sister is out there with last minute shoppers like on December 23rd. 🙂 It’s a fun tradition for her and her husband. 🙂