🌸 Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
Your privacy matters to me. This policy explains what personal information I collect when you visit Blooming Back to Me, how I use it, and what rights you have. I have written this in plain language because that is what you deserve.
Who I am
Blooming Back to Me is a personal blog run by Olga, based in Australia. If you have any questions about this policy, you can contact me using the details at the bottom of this page.
What information I collect
I collect personal information only when you choose to give it to me or when it is collected automatically through the technology that runs this site.Information you give me directly Information you give me directly Information you give me directly Information you give me directly — when you subscribe to my newsletter, I will collect your name (if you provide it) and your email address. Information collected automatically Information collected automatically Information collected automatically Information collected automatically — like most websites, this site may collect certain information automatically when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and how long you spend on each page. This is collected through Squarespace's built-in analytics and may include cookies. If I add additional analytics tools in the future, this policy will be updated.
Affiliate link clicks
When you click on an affiliate link on this site, the retailer you visit may collect information about you in accordance with their own privacy policy.
How I use your information
To send you my newsletter and any content you have signed up for. To understand how people use this site so I can improve it. To comply with legal obligations.
I will never sell your personal information to anyone, ever.
Email and newsletter
When you subscribe to the Blooming Back to Me newsletter, your email address is stored with MailerLite, my email service provider. MailerLite is based in the European Union and complies with GDPR. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email I send you. I will never add you to any list without your explicit consent.
Cookies
This website is hosted on Squarespace, which uses cookies to operate the site and provide analytics. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with Squarespace's cookie policy. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time, though some features of the site may not function as expected if you do.
Third-party links
This site contains links to other websites, including affiliate links to retailers. Once you leave Blooming Back to Me, I have no control over and accept no responsibility for the privacy practices of those third-party sites. I encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.
Your rights under Australian law
Under the Australian Privacy Act 1988, you have the right to access the personal information I hold about you and to request corrections if it is inaccurate. You can make a request by contacting me using the details below. I will respond within 30 days.
Your rights under US privacy law (for readers in the United States)
Several US states have enacted privacy laws that give residents additional rights over their personal data. If you are located in California, Virginia, Colorado, or another state with applicable privacy legislation, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal information I hold about you, and to opt out of any sale of your personal data. I do not sell personal data to any third party. To exercise any of these rights, please contact me using the details below and I will respond within 45 days. California residents: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know what personal information is collected about you, to request deletion of that information, and to opt out of the sale of your personal information. I do not sell personal information.
Data retention
I retain your email address and subscription information for as long as you remain subscribed to the newsletter. If you unsubscribe, your data will be deleted from my mailing list within 30 days. Site analytics data is retained in accordance with Squarespace's data retention policies.
Children's privacy
This site is intended for adults. I do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe a child has provided me with personal information, please contact me and I will delete it promptly.
Changes to this policy
I may update this policy from time to time. I encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how I handle your personal information, please get in touch:
Contact Page or email Olga bloomingbacktome@gmail.com
Blooming Back to Me, Australia
(If you are located in the EU and are not satisfied with my response to a privacy concern, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.)