Effective Date: October 26, 2025
Author: Flora Lane
Welcome to Cut Flower Garden (https://cutflowergarden.site).
Your privacy matters deeply to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter or interact with our content.
By using this website, you agree to the terms outlined below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us anytime at thefloralane@gmail.com
1. Who We Are
Hi, I’m Flora Lane, the heart behind Cut Flower Garden.
What started as a backyard hobby grew into my passion for sharing easy, beginner-friendly tips on growing and arranging seasonal blooms. My goal is to help women cultivate confidence, joy and beauty one flower at a time. Let’s grow together!
You can learn more about my journey on the About Page.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways to help improve your experience on our site:
A. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide
When you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Leave a comment on our posts
- Fill out a contact form
- Participate in giveaways or surveys
You may provide:
- Your name
- Email address
- Website URL (optional)
- Message or feedback
We only use this information for the specific purpose you shared it for (for example, sending you newsletters or replying to your questions).
B. Automatically Collected Data
When you visit Cut Flower Garden, we automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on them
- Referring website (if any)
- Date and time of visit
This data helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can make it more helpful and enjoyable.
3. Use of Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to help us enhance your browsing experience.
We use:
- Essential cookies for website functionality
- Analytics cookies (like Google Analytics) to track performance and traffic
- Advertising cookies to show personalized ads if applicable
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some parts of the site may not function properly without them.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Send newsletters or blog updates (if you subscribed)
- Improve site content, layout, and user experience
- Monitor and prevent spam or misuse
- Analyze traffic patterns through analytics tools
- Display personalized ads or affiliate links
We never sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third parties.
5. Third-Party Services
To keep Cut Flower Garden running smoothly, we may use trusted third-party services that also collect information according to their own privacy policies. These include:
- Google Analytics – to analyze website traffic
- Mailchimp / ConvertKit – for email subscriptions
- Affiliate Networks (like Amazon Associates) – for product recommendations
- Advertising Platforms (like Google AdSense or Mediavine) – to display relevant ads
Each of these platforms has its own privacy and cookie policies that govern their data collection practices.
6. Affiliate Disclosure
Cut Flower Garden may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a small commission when you purchase through our links—at no additional cost to you.
We only recommend products we genuinely use or believe will bring value to our readers. Affiliate links help support our site and keep our content free for everyone.
7. Comments Policy
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.
Please remember that any information you post in a public comment can be read and used by others, so share thoughtfully.
8. Data Protection and Security
We use secure servers, encrypted connections (HTTPS), and regularly updated systems to keep your personal information safe.
However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
If you reside in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or certain U.S. states with privacy laws (like California), you have specific rights regarding your data, such as:
- Accessing the information we hold about you
- Requesting corrections or deletion
- Withdrawing consent to email subscriptions
To exercise these rights, contact us at thefloralane@gmail.com
10. Children’s Privacy
Cut Flower Garden does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove it.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our blog may contain links to other gardening sites, affiliate shops, or social media platforms.
Please note: we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.
We encourage you to read their privacy policies when visiting them.
12. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect new practices or legal requirements.
The “Effective Date” at the top will always show the latest version.
Continued use of our site after updates means you accept the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please reach out:
Email: theforalane@gmail.com
Website: https://cutflowergarden.site
Author: Flora Lane
14. Final Note from Flora Lane
I want this space to be a safe, inspiring corner of the internet where you can explore your love for flowers freely and confidently. Your trust means everything to me, and I’ll always handle your data with care and respect.
Thank you for being part of the Cut Flower Garden community.
Let’s keep growing, one bloom at a time.
— Flora Lane