Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 25, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Traditions By The Seasons (“we,” “us,” or “our”) handles personal information in connection with our YouTube channel, associated content, social platforms, websites, and direct interactions with our audience.
1. Scope & Relationship with YouTube / Google
Our video content is primarily hosted on YouTube, a service provided by Google LLC.
- When you view our videos, leave comments, subscribe, or interact with our channel directly on YouTube, your personal information is processed in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy and the YouTube Terms of Service.
- We do not have direct access to your personal Google or YouTube account credentials, payment information, or private profile settings beyond public interactions (such as your public username, avatar, and channel comments) and aggregated, anonymized analytical reports provided via YouTube Studio.
2. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide Directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Business & Viewer Inquiries: Name, email address, and message details when you contact our business email address.
- Giveaways & Promotions: Name, shipping address, email address, and social media handles if you enter and are selected as a winner in a channel giveaway or contest.
- Email Subscriptions / Newsletters: Name and email address if you choose to opt in to an external mailing list, community updates, or design newsletters.
B. Automatically Collected Data & Analytics
- Aggregate Channel Analytics: Through YouTube Studio and Google Analytics, we access anonymized and aggregated data (such as watch time, approximate geographical region, traffic sources, device types, and generalized audience demographics). This information does not personally identify you.
- Website & Landing Page Data: If you visit an external website, landing page, or storefront operated by us, standard server logs and analytics cookies may record IP addresses, browser types, and navigation activity.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information solely for legitimate operational purposes, including:
- Responding to viewer questions, collaboration proposals, and business inquiries.
- Fulfilling giveaway prizes, sponsorships, or promotional deliveries.
- Sending periodic design guides, seasonal project updates, or newsletters (only where you have explicitly opted in).
- Reviewing aggregate channel performance to tailor content, seasonal decorating tutorials, and home design resources to our audience.
- Complying with applicable legal obligations, platform community guidelines, and safeguarding channel integrity.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
4. Affiliate Marketing & Advertising Disclosures
A. Affiliate Links (Amazon Associates & Other Programs)
- Traditions By The Seasons participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon Influencer Program, designed to provide a means for creators to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
- Video descriptions, community posts, blog posts, and curated storefronts may contain customized affiliate tracking links.
- If you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, the merchant may utilize tracking cookies or unique identifiers to record the referral, and we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
- All tracking and transactions performed on third-party merchant platforms are governed by the merchant’s respective privacy policy and terms.
B. Sponsored Content & Product Reviews
When products, materials, or services are sponsored or provided courtesy of a brand for review or seasonal styling, we clearly disclose this partnership within the video, in the video description, and through YouTube’s built-in paid promotion tools in compliance with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and Google policies.
5. Third-Party Links & Platforms
Our video descriptions and linked resources may direct you to external platforms and services (e.g., Amazon Storefronts, Pinterest, Instagram, LTK, or partner retailers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party platforms, and we encourage you to review their respective privacy notices when visiting their sites.
6. Children’s Online Privacy Protection (COPPA Compliance)
Our channel and content are intended for a general audience and home decorating enthusiasts. Our content is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or under 16 in applicable jurisdictions). We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and configure our channel settings accordingly. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children.
7. Data Retention & Security
- We retain personal data (such as emails or shipping details from giveaways) only as long as necessary to complete the purpose for which it was gathered or as required by law.
- We employ reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect any personal information in our possession against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
8. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR / CCPA / State Privacy Laws)
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding personal information held directly by us:
- Access: Request details on the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request updates or corrections to outdated or inaccurate information.
- Deletion: Request the erasure of personal information collected directly from you (e.g., removing your contact details or mailing list subscription).
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from direct communications at any time using the link in the message footer or by emailing us directly.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below. (Note: For data managed by YouTube/Google, requests must be submitted directly through your Google Account Privacy Settings).
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect updates to our content practices, channel offerings, or relevant legal requirements. Changes are effective immediately upon posting, marked by the “Last Updated” date above.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
- Channel / Brand: Traditions By The Seasons
- YouTube Channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@traditionsbytheseasons]
