Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [4/21/2025]

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://kickbloom.com.

Information We Collect

1. Non-Personal Data

Like most websites, Kickbloom automatically collects:

Browser type, language preference, referring site.
IP addresses (for logged-in users or commenters) to prevent spam.

2. Personal Data

We collect information you provide voluntarily, such as:

Account sign-ups: Username and email.
Transactions: Billing/payment details (processed securely).
Comments: Data in the comment form, IP address, and browser user agent.
- An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar (see their Privacy Policy). Approved comments display your profile picture publicly.
Media uploads: Avoid uploading images with embedded GPS data (EXIF), as visitors can extract it.

How We Use Your Data

To operate, improve, and personalize your experience.
To detect spam, process transactions, and respond to requests.
For aggregated analytics (never identifying individuals).

Cookies

We use cookies to:

Comments: Save your name, email, and website for convenience (expires in 1 year).
Login: Temporary cookies check browser compatibility. Persistent cookies remember login/screen preferences (2 days to 1 year, depending on settings).
Editing content: Saves a post-ID cookie (expires in 1 day).
You can disable cookies, but some features may not work.

Embedded Content

Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media). These third-party sites may:

Collect data, use cookies, and track interactions.
Monitor activity if you’re logged into their platform.

Data Sharing & Disclosure

We only share data under these circumstances:

Service providers: Employees/contractors who need it to operate our services (confidentially).
Legal compliance: In response to subpoenas or to protect rights/safety.
Password resets: Your IP is included in reset emails.
Spam detection: Comments are screened by automated services.

We never sell or rent your personal information.

Data Retention

Comments: Kept indefinitely to auto-approve follow-ups.
User accounts: Stored until deleted (users can edit/delete data anytime, except usernames).
Transaction data: Retained as required by law.

Your Rights

If you have an account or left comments, you can:

Request an exported file of your personal data.
Request erasure of personal data (excluding data we must retain for legal/security purposes).

Business Transfers

If Kickbloom is acquired or merges, user data may transfer to the new owner under this policy.

Ads & Third Parties

Third-party ads may use cookies for targeted advertising. This policy does not cover their practices.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Registered users will be notified of changes. Continued use of kickbloom.com constitutes acceptance.

Questions? Contact us at [your email/contact form link].