Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to howtofindsomeonesbirthday.com ("BirthdayFinder," "we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy notice, please contact us using the details provided below.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

2.1 Information You Provide

When you use the search feature on our Website, you may provide personal search queries including first names, last names, and U.S. state selections. This information is used solely to redirect you to our third-party partner's search service.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring website or URL
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To redirect your search queries to our third-party partner's people search service.
• To improve and optimize our Website content and user experience.
• To analyze traffic and usage patterns through analytics services.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. Third-Party Partners and Affiliate Disclosure

Important: Our Website contains affiliate links to third-party people search services. When you click "Search Now" or other links on our Website, you may be redirected to a third-party partner's website. We may receive a commission from these partners when you make a purchase or sign up for their services. The search query data you enter (names and state) is passed directly to our partner's website via the redirect URL.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and data practices. We strongly encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any additional personal information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites.

5. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Third-Party Partners: Search query data (names and state) is passed to our affiliate partner's website when you use the search feature.
• Analytics Providers: We may share anonymized usage data with analytics services to improve our Website.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We do not store your search queries on our servers. Search data is passed directly to our third-party partner at the time of your search. Automatically collected data (such as analytics data) may be retained for up to 26 months.

7. Your Rights

7.1 For All Users

You have the right to:

• Opt out of cookies and tracking through your browser settings.
• Request information about what data we hold about you.
• Request deletion of your personal information.

7.2 California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold.
• The right to delete personal information held by us.
• The right to opt out of the sale of personal information.
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights.

7.3 European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us using the information below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your data rights, you may email us at [email protected].