Privacy Policy

Essentials by Day
Effective Date: May 6, 2026 | Last Updated: May 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Essentials by Day is operated by Mengel Enterprises LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit essentials-by-day.com (the "Site") or make a purchase from us.

By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you create an account, place an order, or contact us, you may provide: name, email address, shipping and billing address, phone number, payment information (processed securely by Shopify Payments — we do not store full card details), order details and preferences, and reviews or feedback you submit.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, we and our service providers automatically collect: IP address and approximate location, browser type and version, operating system, pages viewed and time on site, device type, and cookies and tracking data.

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from: Shopify (our e-commerce platform), Printify / Printful / Spocket (fulfillment providers who receive your shipping address), Rivo (our loyalty rewards platform), and Judge.me (our reviews platform).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: process and fulfill your orders, communicate with you about your orders, manage your account and loyalty rewards, respond to your inquiries, send marketing communications if you have opted in, prevent fraud, improve the Site, and comply with legal obligations.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We share your information with: Shopify (our e-commerce platform), Fulfillment providers (Printify, Printful, and Spocket receive your name and shipping address to fulfill orders), Payment processors (Shopify Payments and its banking partners), Loyalty and marketing providers (Rivo), Shipping carriers (USPS, UPS, FedEx), Analytics providers, and as required by law.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for advertising purposes.

5. Email Marketing

If you sign up for our email list, you will receive promotional emails. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us at hello@essentials-by-day.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our service providers use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to maintain your shopping cart, remember your preferences, analyze Site traffic, and power our loyalty program. You can manage cookie settings through your browser.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as needed to provide services and comply with legal obligations. Order data is retained for at least 7 years for tax and accounting purposes.

8. Data Security

We use Shopify's enterprise-grade security infrastructure to protect your data. Payment data is encrypted and handled per PCI-DSS standards.

9. Your Rights Under the CCPA

If you are a California resident, you have the right to Know, Access, Delete your personal information, and Opt-Out of Sale (we do not sell personal information). To submit a request, email hello@essentials-by-day.com with "CCPA Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days.

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

13. Contact Us

Essentials by Day — Mengel Enterprises LLC
125 S. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60661
Email: hello@essentials-by-day.com