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This website uses the services of Ezoic Inc. (“Ezoic”), including to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may employ a variety of technologies on this website, including tools to serve content, display advertisements and enable advertising to visitors of this website, which may utilize first and third-party cookies.
A cookie is a small text file sent to your device by a web server that enables the website to remember information about your browsing activity. First-party cookies are created by the site you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you're visiting. Ezoic and our partners may place third-party cookies, tags, beacons, pixels, and similar technologies to monitor interactions with advertisements and optimize ad targeting. Please note that disabling cookies may limit access to certain content and features on the website, and rejecting cookies does not eliminate advertisements but will result in non-personalized advertising. You can find more information about cookies and how to manage them here.
The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:

  • IP address
  • Operating system type and version
  • Device type
  • Language preferences
  • Web browser type
  • Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)
Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
You can view Ezoic’s privacy policy here, or for additional information about Ezoic’s advertising and other partners, you can view Ezoic’s advertising partners here.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 1, 2025

Welcome to Spice & Bloom (“we,” “us,” “our”). This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect when you visit spiceandbloom.com (the “Site”), how we use it, how we share it, and your choices. For details on cookies and similar technologies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Who We Are & How to Contact Us

Spice & Bloom operates this Site. If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us at [email protected] or via our Contact page.

Information We Collect

  • Information you provide: your name, email address, and message content when you contact us; newsletter sign-ups (if offered); comments or submissions you choose to post (if enabled).
  • Automatic data: device and usage data collected via cookies or similar tech (e.g., IP address, general location, pages viewed, links clicked, time on page, browser type). See the Cookie Policy for types, purposes, and controls.
  • Affiliate & partner info: when you click an affiliate link, partners may set cookies to measure referrals; we may receive aggregated performance reports.
  • User-generated content: any content you submit (and associated metadata) if those features are available.

How We Use Information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our content.
  • To respond to inquiries and provide support.
  • To send optional updates (e.g., newsletters) if you opt in; you can unsubscribe anytime.
  • To analyze performance, understand reader interests, and enhance usability.
  • To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

Legal Bases (EEA/UK)

Where GDPR/UK GDPR applies, we process personal data based on: consent (e.g., non-essential cookies, newsletters), legitimate interests (e.g., security, analytics, improving content), and legal obligations.

How We Share Information

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, email services) under confidentiality and data-processing terms.
  • Advertising & affiliate partners that set or read cookies/pixels for measurement or personalization where permitted by law and your preferences.
  • Legal/safety when required by law or to protect rights, property, and safety.
  • Business transfer in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
Cookies & Similar Technologies. We use cookies to make the Site work and to understand performance. Some partners may use cookies for analytics or advertising/attribution. Manage your preferences via browser settings and our Cookie Policy.

Analytics & Advertising

We may use analytics to understand page views, referrers, and general usage. We may work with advertising or affiliate partners who use cookies or pixels to measure performance and, where applicable, personalize content or ads. Controls and details are in the Cookie Policy.

Newsletter & Communications

If you subscribe (if offered), we use your email to send updates. You can unsubscribe using the link in any email or by contacting [email protected].

Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described here, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Retention periods vary by data type and jurisdiction.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the age set by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to request deletion.

Your Privacy Rights

EEA/UK: You may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and to data portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

U.S. (e.g., CA/VA/CO/CT/UT): You may have rights to access/know, delete, correct, and opt out of certain processing (such as targeted advertising or “sharing” as defined by law). We do not sell personal information for money. Where partners use cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising, you can opt out via the choices in our Cookie Policy and your browser settings.

To exercise rights, contact us at [email protected] or use our Contact page. We will verify and respond as required by applicable law.

International Transfers

We may process information outside your country of residence. Where required, appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are used for cross-border transfers.

Do Not Track

Because there is no common industry standard, our Site may not respond to “Do Not Track” signals. Please use the controls in our Cookie Policy and your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

We may link to external sites. Their privacy practices are governed by their policies; please review them.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date above. Material updates will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

Email: [email protected]
Contact page: spiceandbloom.com/contact

This policy is provided for general informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.