Privacy Policy

Learn how Nectar + Notes collects, uses, and protects your personal information. Transparent privacy practices for our conscious living community.

Effective Date: September 1st, 2025 Last Updated: September 1st, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Nectar + Notes: Healing Notes & Honey Quotes for Conscious Living & Awareness (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://nectarandnotes.com and use our services, including our newsletter, digital products, and community features.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

Account Information: Name, email address, billing information when you subscribe to our newsletter or purchase products
Payment Information: Processed securely through Stripe (we do not store your payment card information)
Communication: Information you provide when you comment on posts, contact us, or participate in surveys
Reviews and User Content: Reviews, comments, and other content you submit to our site

Information Automatically Collected

Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns, and other usage statistics
Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
Cookies and Tracking: We use Google Analytics and other tracking technologies (see Cookies section below)

Information from Third Parties

Social Media: If you connect through social media platforms, we may receive information from those platforms
Affiliate Partners: Information related to purchases made through our affiliate links

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for:

Providing and improving our services
Processing transactions and delivering digital products
Sending newsletters and marketing communications (with your consent)
Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
Analyzing website usage and improving user experience
Complying with legal obligations
Preventing fraud and ensuring security

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

Service Providers

Payment Processing: Stripe for payment processing
Email Services: Ghost.org for newsletter management
Analytics: Google Analytics for website analytics
Dropshipping Partners: Third-party fulfillment services for physical products

Business Transfers

In connection with any merger, sale of assets, or acquisition of our business.

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

Affiliate Disclosure

We may share aggregated, non-personal information with affiliate partners to track referrals and commissions.

Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems:

Session cookies that keep you logged in
Shopping cart functionality for our digital products
Security cookies to protect against fraudulent activity
Load balancing cookies to ensure the website operates efficiently

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our site:

Purpose: Understand which pages are most popular, how long visitors spend on our site, and how they navigate through our content
Data Collected: Page views, session duration, bounce rate, traffic sources, device and browser information
Retention: Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months
Third-Party: These cookies are set by Google Analytics on our behalf

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and track affiliate referrals:

Track clicks on affiliate links to ensure proper commission attribution
Remember your interests to show relevant content and advertisements
Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Enable social media sharing functionality

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience on our website:

Remember your newsletter subscription preferences
Save your comment form information for faster future commenting
Remember your display preferences (such as text size or contrast settings)
Store your timezone for accurate timestamp displays

Third-Party Cookies

We also use third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: You can opt-out using Google’s Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Social Media Platforms

When you share our content on social media or interact with social media features on our site, those platforms may place cookies:

Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn
These cookies are governed by the respective platform’s privacy policies

Affiliate Partners

We participate in affiliate programs that may use cookies to track referrals:

Amazon Associates and other affiliate networks
These cookies help ensure we receive proper credit for referrals
Typically expire within 24-90 days depending on the affiliate program

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your web browser settings:

Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookies for the full website experience
Block Third-Party Cookies: Block cookies from external services while allowing our essential cookies
Block All Cookies: This may prevent some website features from working properly

How to Delete Cookies

Most browsers allow you to delete existing cookies:

Chrome: Settings > Advanced > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data
Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data > Remove All
Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data

Opt-Out Options

Google Analytics: Use Google’s opt-out browser add-on
Interest-Based Advertising: Visit http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or http://www.youronlinechoices.com/
Email Marketing: Unsubscribe from our newsletter using the link in any email

Cookie Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us.

Mobile Devices

Mobile devices may use device identifiers instead of cookies for similar purposes. You can usually control these through your device’s privacy settings.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
Personalized content and recommendations may not work
Shopping cart functionality may be impaired
We may not be able to remember your preferences

Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. Check this page periodically for updates.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Access: Request copies of your personal information
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
Object: Object to certain processing of your information

To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@nectarandnotes.com

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time, and we will delete their information within 30 days of unsubscription (unless required for legal compliance).

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will delete it immediately.

International Users

Your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.