Bloom Ledger publishes reference guides for people growing and reblooming flowering houseplants indoors. This policy explains what information is collected when you visit this site, how that information is used, and the choices available to you. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
You can read every page on this site without creating an account or submitting personal details. We collect two broad categories of information.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, our servers and third-party services record information sent by your browser. This typically includes your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, the pages you view, the page that referred you, the date and time of your visit, and general interaction data such as scroll and click activity.
Information you send us. If you email us at [email protected], we receive your email address and whatever you choose to include in your message.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our third-party partners use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that allow a site to recognize a browser, remember preferences, and measure how content is used. Some cookies are set by us; others are set by third-party services such as analytics providers and advertising networks. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings, though some parts of the site may not function as intended if you do.
How We Use Information
Information is used to operate, maintain, and secure the site; to understand which guides readers find useful; to improve and expand our content; to measure site performance; to detect and prevent abuse or technical problems; to display advertising; and to comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal information.
Advertising and Google AdSense
This site is supported by advertising and may display ads served by Google AdSense and other third-party vendors. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at https://optout.aboutads.info. Opting out does not mean you will stop seeing ads; it means the ads you see may be less relevant to your interests.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
Third-party vendors, including Google, operate under their own privacy policies. We do not control those vendors or their cookies. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy, and information about how Google uses data from sites that use its services is available at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party service you encounter through this site.
Analytics
We use third-party analytics services to collect aggregated, statistical information about visits and page usage. These reports help us see which topics are useful and where readers have trouble finding an answer. Analytics data is generally not used to identify individuals.
Links to Other Sites
Our guides may link to outside resources, such as university extension publications or botanical gardens. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.
Children's Privacy
This site is intended for adults and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. In accordance with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), if we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us at [email protected].
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information we hold, including limiting access and using reputable service providers. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings, opt out of personalized advertising using the links above, and email us to ask questions about this policy or to request deletion of any message you have sent us.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when the updated policy is posted on this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy can be sent to [email protected].