Last updated: 06 September 2026
The Velvet Blossom (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website TheVelvetBlossom.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, in compliance with applicable United States privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Union.
By using this website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Name and email address (e.g., when subscribing to our newsletter or using our contact form)
- Comments you submit on blog posts
- Any information you voluntarily provide through forms on the Site
b) Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4 below)
c) Information from Third-Party Services We use third-party tools such as Google Analytics and may use advertising or affiliate tracking tools, which may collect data about your browsing behavior on our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website
- Respond to comments, questions, and contact form submissions
- Send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve content
- Display relevant advertisements and affiliate content
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Affiliate Links and Advertising
The Velvet Blossom participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to Amazon Associates and other affiliate networks. This means we may earn commissions on purchases made through links on our site, at no extra cost to you. Please see our Affiliate Disclosure page for full details.
We may also display third-party advertisements. These advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze site traffic, and support affiliate and advertising functions.
Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
5. Your Privacy Rights
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have the right to:
- Know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information (including for targeted advertising purposes, as broadly defined under CPRA)
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9 below.
European Union Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time, where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in Section 9 below.
6. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. However, under CCPA/CPRA’s broad definition, sharing data with advertising and analytics partners for targeted advertising purposes may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of data. You may opt out of this by adjusting your cookie preferences or contacting us directly.
We may share information with:
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Advertising networks
- Affiliate marketing platforms
- Email service providers (if you subscribe to our newsletter)
We do not share your personal information with third parties for purposes unrelated to operating and improving this website, except as required by law.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at
📧 Contact Us Page
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.