Last updated: May 2026 · Questions? Email us at Lahehouseedit@gardeniaandbrick.com
We believe in being completely transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your information. We collect only what we need, we never sell your data, and you can ask us to delete it anytime.
Information We Collect
Gardenia & Brick (gardeniaandbrick.com) collects information in a few different ways depending on how you interact with the site.
Information you provide directly:
Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
Name and email when you leave a comment
Any information you send us via contact form or email
Information collected automatically:
Browser type, device type, and operating system
Pages visited, time spent on site, and referring URLs
IP address (anonymized where possible)
Clicks on affiliate links (recorded by third-party affiliate networks)
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to operate and improve the site, deliver our newsletter, respond to your messages, and understand which content is most useful to our readers.
We will never: sell your personal information, share it with advertisers, or use it for any purpose beyond running Gardenia & Brick.
Cookies
This site uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to improve your experience and help us understand how visitors use the site.
Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us understand traffic patterns (via Google Analytics)
Affiliate cookies: Set by affiliate networks to track referral purchases
Newsletter cookies: Set by our email service provider
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though some site features may not function correctly without them.
Third-Party Services
We use several third-party services to operate this site. Each has its own privacy policy governing their data practices:
Google Analytics — website traffic analysis
Amazon Associates — affiliate program
ShareASale / Impact — affiliate networks
Pinterest — content distribution
Email service provider — newsletter delivery
Affiliate Links
Some links on this site are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the retailer’s affiliate system records that the click came from our site. This allows us to receive a commission at no additional cost to you. For full details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure page.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This service collects anonymized data about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and device types. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email & Newsletter
When you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email service provider and used exclusively to send you Gardenia & Brick content. We do not share subscriber lists with third parties. Every email includes an unsubscribe link. You may also contact us directly at hello@gardeniaandbrick.com to be removed from our list.
Children’s Privacy
Gardenia & Brick is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
The right to access the personal data we hold about you
The right to request correction of inaccurate data
The right to request deletion of your data
The right to opt out of email communications at any time
The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@gardeniaandbrick.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Policy Changes
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. Material changes will be communicated to newsletter subscribers via email. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please reach out anytime:
📧 Lahehouseedit@gardeniaandbrick.com