Introduction
At BlossomNote, we believe that your digital workspace should be as serene and organized as a well-tended garden. To maintain this environment, we use technologies that help us understand how you interact with our platform, ensuring that your experience is seamless, secure, and tailored to your productivity needs.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your preferences. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your data is handled with the same care you apply to your notes and ideas.
Table of Contents
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Think of cookies as small seeds planted in your browser. Some sprout immediately to help the page load (Session Cookies), while others take root to remember your preferences for your next visit (Persistent Cookies). They do not contain software programs, viruses, or spyware, and they cannot access the rest of your computer's hard drive.
2. Cookie Categories Explained
To help you understand the landscape, here is a comparison of the primary categories of cookies we utilize within BlossomNote.
| Category | Duration | Purpose | Example Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Temporary (deleted when browser closes) | Essential functionality | Keeping you logged in while you navigate between notes. |
| Persistent Cookies | Long-term (remain until expiration) | Preferences & Analytics | Remembering your "Dark Mode" or "Cherry Blossom" theme choice. |
| First-Party Cookies | Set by BlossomNote | Core Site Features | Saving the state of your unfinished task lists. |
| Third-Party Cookies | Set by Partners (e.g., Google, Stripe) | Analytics & Payments | Processing your subscription payment securely. |
3. The Cookie Lifecycle
Understanding how cookies interact with your session is vital. Here is the timeline of a cookie's life at BlossomNote.
1. Arrival & Consent
When you first enter our digital garden, a consent banner appears. No non-essential cookies are planted until you give us your explicit permission.
2. Activation
Once consented, specific cookies activate. Essential cookies authenticate your account, while preference cookies load your custom aesthetic settings immediately.
3. Cultivation (Usage)
As you write notes, performance cookies anonymously measure load times to ensure the app remains snappy and responsive, helping us prune slow code.
4. Expiration or Deletion
Session cookies vanish when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain until their set expiry date or until you clear your cache via browser settings.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize our cookies to give you granular control over what you allow into your browser.
Detailed Cookie List
For a full technical list of every cookie (e.g., _ga, bn_session, stripe_mid), please contact our privacy team. We maintain a dynamic repository ensuring full transparency compliant with GDPR and CCPA standards.
5. Our Privacy Principles
We don't just follow the law; we follow a philosophy of respect. Here is what we commit to you.
Minimalism First
"We only collect what is strictly necessary to make the app function. If a piece of data doesn't help you write better, we don't want it."
— Data PhilosophyTransparency
"No hidden trackers. No shadow profiles. Our business model is based on premium subscriptions, not selling your data."
— Business EthicsUser Control
"You own your garden. We provide the tools, but you decide who enters. Your consent settings are honored instantly."
— User PromiseSecurity
"We encrypt cookie data where possible to prevent interception or tampering, ensuring your session remains yours alone."
— Security Team6. Understanding Your Digital Footprint
Not sure how to configure your browser? Watch this short guide on how to cultivate a private browsing experience.
7. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager or by changing your browser settings.
Use Our Consent Manager
The easiest way is to use the BlossomNote settings. Click the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page to toggle non-essential cookies on or off instantly.
Browser Controls
You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising
Most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit aboutads.info/choices/ or youronlinechoices.com.
8. Third-Party Partners
In some cases, we may use trusted third-party services to improve your experience. These services may place cookies on your device. Below is a list of our key partners:
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with our site. It tracks metrics like session duration and bounce rate. Opt-out here.
Stripe: Used for secure payment processing. Stripe uses cookies to detect fraud and ensure transaction security.
Intercom: Used for customer support chat functionality, remembering your conversation history so you don't have to repeat yourself.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at:
[email protected]
BlossomNote HQ
123 Serenity Lane, Digital Garden City
Tech Valley, CA 90210