July 7, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Withering Blossom. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https/:witheringblossom.com. It also explains your privacy rights and how the laws of Arizona and applicable federal laws protect you.

Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

When you visit our Site, we may collect various types of information, including:

1. Information You Provide to Us

• Personal Information: We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, or any other information you choose to provide by filling out forms on our Site (e.g., newsletter subscriptions, comment sections, or contact forms).

• User Content: Any information or content you submit to our blog (comments, posts, or messages) may be collected and displayed on the Site.

2. Information Collected Automatically

• Log Data: Our servers automatically record information when you visit our Site. This may include your IP address, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamps, and clickstream data.

• Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our Site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

• Analytics: We may use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to collect information about how visitors use the Site.

3. Information from Third Parties

• We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms, if you choose to interact with our content through those services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

• To provide, operate, and maintain the Site.

• To improve, personalize, and expand our Site.

• To communicate with you, including responding to your comments, questions, or requests.

• To send newsletters or marketing communications, which you can opt out of at any time.

• To monitor and analyze usage and trends to enhance your experience on the Site.

• To protect the security and integrity of our Site.

• To comply with legal obligations and applicable laws in Arizona and the United States.

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating the Site, such as hosting providers, analytics services, and email service partners. These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it solely for the services requested.

• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our users, or others.

• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

• With Your Consent: We may share your information for any other purpose disclosed to you and with your consent.

Your Privacy Rights (Arizona Residents)

Residents of Arizona have certain rights regarding their personal information:

• Access: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.

• Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions (such as legal compliance or security purposes).

• Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications or by contacting us directly.

• Do Not Track: Our Site does not currently respond to browser "Do Not Track" signals, but you can control cookies and tracking through your browser settings.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at; witheringblossom48@gmail.com

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can remove such information from our records.

Links to Other Websites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy applies only to our Site. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

International Users

If you access the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where our servers are located and our central database is operated. The data protection and privacy laws of the United States and Arizona may not offer the same level of protection as those in your jurisdiction.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised policy on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top. If the changes are significant, we may provide you with additional notice (such as sending an email notification or posting a notice on our Site). Your continued use of the Site after such changes signifies your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

• Email: withreingblossom48@gmail.com

We are dedicated to resolving your concerns and protecting your privacy.

Consent

By using our Site, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

Thank you for trusting Withering Blossom. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting and respecting your personal information.