Privacy Policy

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Effective Date: 5/1/2026

Earth & Bloom respects your privacy. Information is collected only where it supports orders, communication, and the function of the site.

1. Information We Collect

When you place an order or interact with the site, the following information may be collected:

• Contact Information: name, email address,      phone number
• Order Details: billing address, shipping      address, items purchased
• Payment Information: processed securely      through Square, Inc.
• Website      Activity: basic usage data such as pages visited and device type

Payment details are handled directly by Square. Earth & Bloom does not store full payment information.

2. How Information Is Used

Information is used to:

• Process and fulfill orders
• Coordinate local pickup or delivery
• Communicate about purchases or inquiries
• Maintain and improve site function

No information is sold, rented, or traded.

3. Payment Processing (Square)

All transactions are processed through Square, Inc..

Square may collect and process your payment information under its own privacy and security policies. This includes fraud prevention, transaction verification, and payment authorization.

You can review Square’s privacy practices here: https://squareup.com/legal/privacy

4. Sharing of Information

Information is shared only where necessary to complete services:

• Square (for payment processing)
• Shipping carriers (if applicable)
• Website hosting and platform tools

Each provider operates under its own data protection standards.

5. Cookies and Site Function

The site may use cookies or similar tools to support:

• Shopping cart functionality
• Basic analytics

Browser settings allow you to manage or disable cookies at any time.

6. Data Storage and Security

Data is stored through secure systems provided by Square and the website platform. Measures are in place to protect information and keep access limited.

7. Your Rights

You may request to:

• Access your stored information
• Update or correct your details
• Have your information removed

Contact: elle@earthandbloomherbals.com

8. Local Pickup and Safety

Local pickup orders are delivered at the Unicoi Public Library parking lot. Personal home addresses are not used for fulfillment or shared publicly.

9. Changes to This Policy

Updates to this policy will appear here with a revised effective date.