Privacy Policy

Most privacy policies are hard to get through, and honestly, that’s part of why people skip them. This one is written to actually be readable, while still covering everything DIY Craft Bloom is required to disclose about how visitor data is handled. By using DIY Craft Bloom, you’re agreeing to the practices described below.

Children’s Privacy

DIY Craft Bloom is not directed at children under the age of 13, and the site does not knowingly collect personal information from anyone in that age group. If you’re a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to DIY Craft Bloom, please reach out using the contact information below so it can be removed.

Information DIY Craft Bloom Collects

DIY Craft Bloom collects a few different types of information depending on how you interact with the site.

Information you provide directly:

  • Name and email address, typically through comments, contact forms, or newsletter signups
  • Any other details you choose to include when reaching out or subscribing

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Internet service provider
  • Time stamps and pages visited
  • Referring or exit pages

How This Information Is Used

DIY Craft Bloom uses the information collected to operate and improve the site, respond to comments and questions, send newsletter updates if you’ve subscribed, personalize content where relevant, and prevent fraud or abuse. None of this information is used to create a marketing profile beyond the general purposes described here.

Server Logs

Like most websites, DIY Craft Bloom uses standard log files that record visitor IP addresses, browser type, internet service provider, timestamps, referring and exit pages, and sometimes click data. This information is used for analyzing trends, administering the site, and gathering demographic information, and it is not linked to any personally identifiable information.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

DIY Craft Bloom uses cookies to store information such as visitor preferences and the pages accessed or visited. This helps optimize the experience by customizing web page content based on browser type and other information. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings, though doing so may affect certain features of the site.

Web Beacons and Pixels

DIY Craft Bloom may use web beacons, pixels, and similar tracking technologies alongside cookies to understand how visitors interact with the site and to support analytics reporting. These tools generally work in the background and do not collect information beyond what is described in this policy.

Google Analytics

DIY Craft Bloom uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site, including which pages are viewed and how long visitors stay. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors. You can learn more about how Google handles this data in Google’s own privacy policy, available on Google’s website.

Embedded Content

Articles on DIY Craft Bloom may include embedded content such as videos, images, or posts from other websites. Embedded content from other sites behaves exactly as if you visited that other website directly, and those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content.

Links to Other Websites

DIY Craft Bloom may contain links to other websites of interest, particularly around craft supplies, decor brands, and tutorial resources. Once you leave DIY Craft Bloom through one of these links, this policy no longer applies. DIY Craft Bloom is not responsible for the privacy practices of any linked site, and visiting those sites is at your own discretion.

Advertising

DIY Craft Bloom may work with third-party advertising partners now or in the future to display ads on the site. These partners may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve advertising based on your browsing activity across websites. If you would like to opt out of personalized advertising, you can do so through the Digital Advertising Alliance or the National Advertising Initiative, both of which offer opt-out tools for participating companies.

Affiliate Disclosure

DIY Craft Bloom participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates program. This means DIY Craft Bloom may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through links on the site, at no additional cost to you.

When Information May Be Shared

DIY Craft Bloom does not sell your personal information. Information may be shared with trusted service providers who help operate the site, such as hosting or email delivery services, and only to the extent needed for them to perform their function. Information may also be disclosed if required by law, to protect DIY Craft Bloom’s legal rights, or as part of a business transition such as a merger or sale.

Comments and Social Media

When you leave a comment on DIY Craft Bloom, the name and email you provide are stored, along with your comment, to help manage and moderate discussion on the site. If you interact with DIY Craft Bloom through social media platforms, those platforms have their own privacy policies governing that interaction.

Newsletter and Email Communication

If you subscribe to updates from DIY Craft Bloom, your email address is used to send the content you signed up for. Every email includes a clear way to unsubscribe, and DIY Craft Bloom does not sell or rent subscriber email addresses to third parties.

Your Opt-Out Options

You can unsubscribe from any DIY Craft Bloom email communication at any time using the link provided in each message. You can also disable cookies through your browser settings, and opt out of interest-based advertising through the tools mentioned in the Advertising section above.

How Your Data Is Protected

DIY Craft Bloom uses reasonable, industry-standard measures to protect the information collected. That said, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, so absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

How Long Data Is Kept

Comments and the information attached to them are generally retained indefinitely to preserve the context of ongoing discussions and to support future moderation. Other information is kept only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Rights for Visitors in the European Union

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation, including the right to:

  • Access the personal data DIY Craft Bloom holds about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to certain processing
  • Receive your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your country

Rights for California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion of that information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. DIY Craft Bloom does not sell personal information. Any valid request will be responded to within one month, as required by law. You can submit a request using the contact information below.

Changes to This Policy

DIY Craft Bloom may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the site after any changes are posted means you accept the revised policy, so it’s worth checking this page occasionally.

Contact DIY Craft Bloom

Questions about this policy, or requests related to your personal data, can be sent to [email protected].