Privacy Policy
Updated: 08/2024
Who we are
As the owner of this website (plantifulsurgeon.com), we understand that your privacy is of critical importance. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect from you via the Site and how we use and disclose such information.
What data we collect
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Email Addresses
To assist with sending you requested information (subscriptions/newsletter), we use ConvertKit to collect and store your email address. Information shared with ConvertKit is information that has been voluntarily entered by you for purpose of subscription. ConvertKit will not share your information with any third parties. Privacy Policy outlines their use of your personal data and anonymized data here https://convertkit.com/privacy. You may opt out of the collection of your data by unsubscribing (we will remove your data) and contacting them using the instructions on their privacy page https://convertkit.com/privacy
Newsletter
You may subscribe to our newsletter. This may be used for advertising purposes. Newsletters sent may contain tracking pixels allowing analysis of the success of marketing campaigns. We may see if and when you open an email and which links within the email you click, allowing us to adapt the content of future newsletters to the interests of the subscriber. This will not be passed on to third parties.
How we collect data
-Information You Voluntarily Submit to the Site (e.g. contact form submission via Ninja Forms): This includes your name or email address if you submit information to the Site by leaving a comment, subscribing to a newsletter, or submitting a contact form.
-Information We Collect from Others: We may receive information about you from other sources, if you use a third-party software through the site, they may transfer information to us.
-Automatically-Collected Information: This includes information about you and the device with which you access the Site. These may include your IP address, operating system type, browser type, referring website, pages you viewed, and the dates and times when you accessed the Site, or links clicked.
-Cookies: Used to provide you with a more personalized experience on the Site.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
We use cookies for:
-Authentication: to identify you when you visit our website and as you navigate the website
-Email: to help us to send relevant emails to users who have subscribed to our email list
-Security: as an element of the security measures used to protect user accounts
-Advertising: to help us to display advertisements that will be relevant to you
-Analysis: to help us to analyze the use and performance of our website and services
Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. These vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. Blocking cookies may have a negative impact on the functions of many websites, including this Site. Some features of this Site may cease to be available to you.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Shared Data
The data collected may be shared with service providers and others who help with our business operations and assist in the delivery of our products and services including, but not limited to:
- application development,
- site hosting,
- maintenance,
- data analysis,
- infrastructure provision,
- IT services,
- customer service,
- email delivery services,
- marketing,
- analytics, and
- enforcement of our Terms of Service Agreement and other agreements;
- Other users of the site to identify you to anyone to whom you send messages or make comments through the Services;
- Persons or entities with whom you consent to have your Personal Data shared;
- Third parties in order to prevent damage to our property (tangible and intangible), for safety reasons, or to collect amounts owed to us;
- Third parties as we believe necessary or appropriate, in any manner permitted under applicable law, including laws outside your country of residence.
We do this to:
- comply with legal process;
- respond to requests from public and government authorities, including public and government authorities outside your country of residence;
- enforce our Terms of Service Agreement and other agreements;
- protect our operations;
- protect our rights, privacy, safety or property, and/or that of our affiliates, you, or others;
- allow us to pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we may sustain.
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
We will never sell, rent, or lease your Personal Data to a third party.
Analytics
We use Google analytics to record information about the pages a user has seen, for example the URL of the page, time of day, device used, etc. The information that we collect is anonymized and sent to Google Analytics. Google Analytics mainly uses first-party cookies to report on visitor interactions on this website.
Users may disable cookies or delete any individual cookie from your browser settings tab.
In addition, Google Analytics supports an optional browser add-on that – once installed and enabled – disables measurement by Google Analytics for any site a user visits. Note that this add-on only disables Google Analytics measurement.
Google Analytics also collects Internet Protocol (IP) addresses to provide and protect the security of the service, and to give website owners a sense of which country, state, or city in the world their users come from (also known as “IP geolocation”). See this page for Google Analytics security and usage of data: https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245.
Affiliate Program Participation
The Site may engage in affiliate marketing by embedding tracking links into the Site. If and when you click on an affiliate link a cookie will be placed on your browser to track any sales for purposes of commissions.
Plantifulsurgeon.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and links to Amazon.com. The Site earns from qualifying purchases as an Amazon Associate The Site occasionally posts customized links which are provided by Amazon to track the referrals to their website. This program utilizes cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales.
Sponsored Content
While we have no current sponsored content, this Site may engage in sponsored campaigns with various influencer networks, brands, and agencies. Privacy policy will be updated should sponsored content be included in the Site.
Third Party Use
When you explicitly authorize us to share your information, we may share your information with third parties. Third-party service providers may be used by the site to service various aspects of the Site. Each third-party service provider’s use of your personal information is dictated by their respective privacy policies. At this time, the Site does not share personal information with any other third-party applications. This may be amended at the discretion of the Site. We will not sell, distribute, or reveal your email addresses or other personal information without your consent, unless when required by law.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue. For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
Analytics data is retained indefinitely. For all other services, we will retain your Personal Data for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or allowed by law.
Children’s Information
Our Services are not directed to and we do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children under the age of 13. If we become aware that a child under the age of 13 has provided us with Personal Data, we will take steps to remove such data. If you become aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data without your consent, please contact the Privacy Officer. By using the Services, you are representing to us that you are not under the age of 13.
Additional information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the practices of this Site, please contact us at contact@plantifulsurgeon.com.
How we protect your data
We use reasonable and appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect personal data from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction, taking into account the nature of the Personal Data and risks involved in processing that information.
Advice Disclaimer
Before accessing or using any information provided on this platform, it’s essential to understand the following disclaimer. This disclaimer outlines the terms and conditions governing the use of our website and the information contained herein. By accessing this website, you agree to abide by the terms of this disclaimer:
- Educational Purpose: The content provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- Consultation with Healthcare Professionals: Users are encouraged to seek the advice of qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical condition or treatment plan. The information provided on this website should not be construed as medical advice or a replacement for consultation with a healthcare provider.
- User Responsibility: Users engage with the content on this website at their own risk. The website owner, contributors, authors, or affiliates shall not be held liable for any consequences arising from the use of information provided on this platform.
- No Doctor-Patient Relationship: Accessing this website does not establish a doctor-patient relationship between the user and the website owner or contributors. Any communication or interaction with the website does not constitute medical advice or consultation.
- Accuracy and Completeness: While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability of the information provided. Users are advised to verify the information independently.
- Medical Emergencies: In case of a medical emergency, users are urged to seek immediate medical assistance by contacting their local emergency services or healthcare provider.
- External Links: This website may contain links to third-party websites for additional information or resources. The inclusion of external links does not imply endorsement or validation of the content on those websites. Users are advised to review the terms and conditions of those websites before accessing their content.
- Modifications to Disclaimer: The website owner reserves the right to modify, amend, or update this disclaimer at any time without prior notice. Users are encouraged to review this disclaimer periodically for any changes.
By accessing this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms of this disclaimer. If you do not agree with any part of this disclaimer, please refrain from using this website.
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