Privacy Policy
Soft Leaf SOS publishes general educational information about diagnosing and treating sick or stressed succulents. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit the site, why we collect it, and what choices you have. By using the site, you agree to the practices described below.
Information we collect
We do not ask you to create an account or submit personal details in order to read our guides. The information we collect is mostly technical and does not identify you by name.
Log files. Like most websites, our servers automatically record standard log data, including IP address, browser type, device and operating system, referring pages, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used to keep the site running and to detect abuse.
Analytics data. We use analytics services to understand how readers find and use the site, such as which guides are read most and where visitors leave. This data is reviewed in aggregate.
Cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. We and our third-party partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tools to remember preferences, measure traffic, and serve advertising. You can set your browser to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are sent, though some parts of the site may not work as intended if you do.
Messages you send us. If you email us at [email protected], we receive your address and whatever you include in the message. We use it to reply and to keep a record of the exchange.
How we use information
Information is used to operate and maintain the site, measure and improve our content, respond to messages, prevent misuse, and display advertising. We do not sell your personal information. We may share aggregate, non-identifying statistics with partners, and we may disclose information when required by law.
Advertising and Google AdSense
This site is supported by advertising. Some pages display ads served by third parties, including Google AdSense. Google and other third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this site and other sites on the internet. Ads do not influence the content we publish.
Opting out of personalized advertising
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting https://adssettings.google.com. You can opt out of personalized advertising from many other participating vendors at https://optout.aboutads.info. Opting out does not remove ads; it means the ads you see are less likely to be based on your browsing history.
Third-party privacy policies
Third parties that provide content, advertising, or analytics on this site have their own privacy policies. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy. We encourage you to review the policies of any third-party service you encounter here. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those services.
Children's privacy
This site is written for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), parents and guardians may review, request deletion of, or refuse further collection of a child's personal information. If you believe a child has sent personal information to us, email [email protected] and we will delete it.
Data security
We take reasonable technical and organizational steps to protect the information we hold, including limiting access and using reputable hosting, analytics, and advertising providers. No method of transmission or storage over the internet is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy if our practices change. The revised version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
Questions
If you have questions about this policy or about how your information is handled, email [email protected].