Privacy Policy
Introduction
MerrySelect provides curated Christmas gift guides and related shopping advice. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit merryselect.com, read a guide, or click an outbound link. Our goal is to keep policies short, plain-language, and accurate so you understand what data is touched, why it is used, and how you can reach us with questions.
Information We Collect
We do not ask you to create an account, provide a name, or submit demographic details. The only information we receive comes from standard web logs, analytics tools, or messages you decide to send through email or our contact form. Log files contain IP addresses, user agents, referring URLs, and timestamps. We reference these logs strictly for site performance, error debugging, and abuse prevention.
Cookies & Tracking
MerrySelect uses cookies for basic functionality and affiliate tracking. Cookies remember preference states, such as whether the mobile menu was open, and communicate to retailers that a visit originated from our guide. You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Doing so may reduce personalization or cause affiliate attribution to fail, but the guides remain readable.
Google Analytics
We run Google Analytics 4 to understand which guides are useful. Analytics data shows page views, approximate locations, device types, and on-site events such as outbound clicks. We configured GA4 to mask IP addresses and expire granular data on Google's standard schedule. Reports are used internally to maintain the site and will never be sold or shared with third parties for their independent marketing.
Google AdSense
Advertising slots on MerrySelect are powered by Google AdSense. AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to show relevant ads and to prevent fraud. Google may combine usage data from this site with information gathered from other services to improve ad quality. You can control personalized ad settings directly from your Google account or by visiting Google's ad settings page.
Affiliate Disclosure
Many outbound links point to retailers such as Amazon. When you click one of these links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. This does not change the price you pay and does not influence which products are recommended. As an Amazon Associate, MerrySelect earns from qualifying purchases.
Links to External Sites
Guides frequently reference other websites for full product details, shipping windows, or brand history. Once you leave MerrySelect, our policies no longer apply. Please review the privacy practices of each destination site if you have concerns about their handling of data, cookies, or marketing preferences.
Data Security
We rely on modern hosting providers, automatic TLS, and routine software updates to keep merryselect.com secure. Access to analytics dashboards and site infrastructure is limited to the small editorial team. While no website can promise perfect security, we take reasonable measures to protect logs and any emails you send us.
Changes to Policy
Privacy expectations, legal requirements, and analytical tools evolve. When we revise this document, the updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last Updated" date. Substantial changes will be highlighted for at least 30 days so returning readers can quickly understand what shifted.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent via email to hello@merryselect.com. If email is not convenient, you can use the contact form linked in the site footer. We aim to respond within a few business days and are happy to clarify any part of this notice.