Effective date: 24 September 2025
Last updated: 24 September 2025
This page explains how we handle your data and the terms that apply when you use our website. If anything is unclear, email us at [email protected].
“Blossom”, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Blossom ACT B.V., which operates this website (the “Service”).
Privacy Notice
What we collect (and why)
We collect only what we need to operate, secure, and improve the Service, communicate with you, and comply with the law.
Personal data you provide
- Email address (e.g., when you subscribe or contact us)
- Name (if you choose to share it)
- Questionnaire responses / form inputs (where applicable)
Why: to send updates you asked for, answer queries, manage subscriptions, and improve our content.
Usage data (privacy-friendly analytics)
- We use Simple Analytics, which is purpose-built for privacy. It does not use cookies and does not collect personally identifiable information. It provides anonymous, aggregate insights such as page views, referrers, device type, browser, approximate region/country, and pages visited. See what Simple Analytics collects for details.
- We do not use Google Analytics or any ad-tech trackers.
Cookies
- We aim for a no/low-cookie setup. Simple Analytics runs without cookies.
- If any essential cookies are required (e.g., for security or a specific feature), we’ll only use what’s strictly necessary and we’ll explain this clearly in our banner or settings.
- We use ConvertKit to manage email subscriptions and newsletters. When you subscribe, your email address (and, if provided, your name) are processed by ConvertKit to deliver emails and manage preferences. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails.
- ConvertKit acts as our data processor. For details of their practices, see ConvertKit’s privacy information.
Lawful bases (GDPR)
We rely on one or more of the following lawful bases under the GDPR:
- Consent (e.g., for newsletters you opt in to)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., running privacy-friendly analytics to improve the Service, preventing abuse)
- Legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping)
How we use your data
- Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
- Communicate with you (e.g., newsletters, responses to enquiries)
- Monitor performance and detect abuse (using privacy-friendly analytics)
- Comply with legal obligations
Sharing your data
We share personal data only with:
- Service providers acting on our instructions (e.g., ConvertKit for email, Simple Analytics for analytics).
- Authorities when required by law.
We do not sell your personal data.
International transfers
Where our processors store data outside the EEA/UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., adequacy decisions or Standard Contractual Clauses).
Security
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. No method is 100% secure, but we work to keep risk low and proportionate.
Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes above, or as required by law. Newsletter data is retained while you remain subscribed (and for a short period after to manage suppression lists).
Your rights (EU/UK)
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, and port your personal data, and to withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect prior lawful processing). To exercise rights, email [email protected]. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority. In the Netherlands, this is the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens.
Children
Our Service is not directed at children under 18, and we do not knowingly collect data from them. If you believe a child has provided personal data to us, contact us and we will delete it.
Changes
If we make material changes, we’ll update this page and the date above. For significant changes, we may also notify you by email or a site notice.
Legal Notice (Harm-Reduction & Medical)
Blossom provides academic and harm-reduction information. We do not promote the consumption or supply of psychoactive substances, and we do not provide medical advice or medical care. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Terms & Conditions
1. Acceptance of terms
By accessing or using the Service, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Service.
2. Who we are
The Service is operated by Blossom ACT B.V. For contact details, see “Contact us” below.
3. Changes to the Service and these Terms
We may update the Service and these Terms from time to time. Your continued use constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
4. Eligibility & accounts
You must be at least 18 to use the Service. If you subscribe to our newsletter, you are responsible for keeping your email details accurate and for managing your subscription preferences.
5. Acceptable use
You must not:
- Break the law or infringe third-party rights
- Interfere with or disrupt the Service
- Attempt to access data you’re not authorised to access
- Use the Service to promote illegal activity or harm
We may suspend or restrict access if you breach these Terms.
6. Intellectual property
Unless stated otherwise, the content on the Service is owned by or licensed to Blossom and is protected by copyright and other intellectual property rights. You may read and share links to our content. Any other use (e.g., reproduction, redistribution, scraping, training data extraction) requires prior written permission unless permitted by law.
7. Reliance on information
Content on the Service is provided for general information and harm-reduction purposes only. It is not medical or legal advice. We make reasonable efforts to keep information accurate and up to date but make no guarantees.
8. Third-party links and tools
The Service may contain links to third-party sites or tools. We are not responsible for their content or practices. Use them at your own discretion and review their terms and privacy notices.
9. Privacy
Your use of the Service is also subject to our Privacy Notice above.
10. Disclaimers
The Service is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we disclaim all warranties, express or implied (including fitness for a particular purpose, non-infringement, and accuracy).
11. Liability
Nothing in these Terms limits liability that cannot be limited by law (e.g., fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation). Subject to that, we shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential losses, loss of profits, data, reputation, or business, arising from or in connection with your use of the Service.
12. Indemnity
You agree to indemnify us against losses arising from your breach of these Terms or misuse of the Service.
13. Suspension and termination
We may suspend or terminate access to the Service if we reasonably believe you have breached these Terms or to protect the Service or other users.
14. Governing law and jurisdiction
These Terms and any non-contractual obligations arising out of or in connection with them are governed by the laws of the Netherlands. The courts of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory consumer protection rules that apply in your country of residence.
15. Contact us
Questions about the Privacy Notice or Terms?
Email: [email protected]