Last Updated: [2025-07-05]
This Privacy Policy explains how Plant Elixir (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website plantelixirs.com. By using this site, you consent to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
We are a plant-based nutrition blog providing recipes, product reviews, and educational content. Our website is https://plantelixirs.com.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect the following information:
- Comments: If you leave a comment, we collect your name, email, IP address, and browser user agent for spam detection.
- Media: Avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS).
- Cookies: We use cookies to improve your experience (e.g., saving login details, tracking affiliate clicks).
- Embedded Content: Articles may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos, Amazon product links) that behaves as if you visited the source site (see Section 5).
- Affiliate Links: Clicking Amazon (or other affiliate) links may place cookies on your device to track referrals. We do not control these third-party cookies.
3. How We Use Your Data
- To operate and improve our website.
- To respond to comments or inquiries.
- To track affiliate sales (we earn commissions via Amazon Associates).
- To analyze traffic via tools like Google Analytics (anonymous data).
4. Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Remember your comment details (if enabled).
- Track affiliate referrals (via Amazon and other programs).
- Analyze site performance (e.g., Google Analytics).
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work.
5. Third-Party Services
- Amazon Associates: Clicking Amazon links places their cookies to track referrals. Read Amazon’s Privacy Policy.
- Google Analytics: Tracks anonymous usage data. Opt-out via Google’s tools.
- Embedded Content (YouTube, social media, etc.): These sites may collect data as if you visited them directly.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell your data. Limited sharing occurs with:
- Spam detection services (for comments).
- Legal authorities (if required by law).
7. Data Retention
- Comments and metadata are kept indefinitely.
- User accounts (if any) store profile data until deleted.
8. Your Rights
You can:
- Request a copy of your personal data.
- Request deletion of your data (excludes data we must retain for legal reasons).
- Opt out of cookies (via browser settings).
Contact us here for requests.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy. Check this page for the latest version.
10. Contact Us
For privacy questions, please Contact Us.