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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 27, 2026

HerbCraft is owned and operated by Backstage Interactive (“HerbCraft,” “Backstage Interactive,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or use HerbCraft.app and any related pages, features, content, communications, or services (collectively, the “Services”).

HerbCraft is an educational tool designed to aggregate and organize botanical information from authoritative sources, including peer-reviewed journals, historical texts, and public health databases. Our goal is radical transparency. We aim to provide clear citations and safety data so users can conduct their own independent research into herbalism.

By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

The Services are currently operated by:

Backstage Interactive
7928 216th St SW
Edmonds, WA 98026
Email: herbcraft@backstageinteractive.com

For purposes of applicable data protection laws, Backstage Interactive is the entity responsible for deciding how and why personal information is processed through HerbCraft, except where another party acts as an independent controller under its own privacy notice.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to personal information we collect:

  • when you visit HerbCraft.app;
  • when you subscribe to our newsletter or email list;
  • when you communicate with us;
  • when we use analytics, cookies, or similar technologies; and
  • when we add future features such as accounts, submissions, purchases, or integrations, to the extent described in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites, services, or platforms that may be linked from the Services or integrated into them, each of which may have its own privacy practices.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information directly from you, automatically through your use of the Services, and from third parties.

A. Information You Provide Directly

At this time, the primary personal information you may provide directly is:

  • Email address, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us.

If we add features in the future, we may also collect information you choose to provide through account registration, forms, purchases, support requests, or other interactions.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

When you access or use the Services, we and our service providers may automatically collect certain information, which may include:

  • IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
  • Referring URLs, pages viewed, session information, timestamps
  • Approximate geolocation derived from IP address
  • Interactions with pages or features
  • Cookie identifiers and similar online identifiers

This information may be collected through server logs, cookies, analytics tools, pixels, tags, SDKs, and similar technologies.

C. Information We Receive From Third Parties

We may receive information from third parties, such as analytics providers (including Google Analytics), email service providers, and hosting or infrastructure providers.

4. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

  • to provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Services;
  • to understand how users interact with the Services and monitor usage trends;
  • to send newsletters, updates, and other communications you request;
  • to respond to inquiries and support requests;
  • to protect the security and integrity of the Services;
  • to detect, prevent, and address fraud or abuse;
  • to comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

5. Cookies and Similar Tracking Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, understand site usage, and analyze traffic. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the Services function.

6. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Services. Google may use cookies to collect information such as your IP address and browsing behavior. You can learn more about how Google uses information and available controls on their respective sites.

7. Advertising and Google AdSense

We do not currently display advertising on HerbCraft. However, we may add advertising or monetization features in the future, including Google AdSense. If implemented, third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites.

8. Email Communications and Newsletter

If you opt in, we may use your email to send newsletters and educational materials. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in the email or contacting us at herbcraft@backstageinteractive.com.

9. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell personal information for money. We may disclose information as necessary to our service providers (hosting, analytics, email), professional advisors, or when required by law or in connection with a business transfer.

10. California Privacy Notice

In accordance with the CCPA/CPRA, California residents have specific rights regarding their personal information, including the right to know, access, delete, and correct their information. To exercise these rights, contact us at herbcraft@backstageinteractive.com.

11. EEA/UK Privacy Rights

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have rights under the GDPR/UK GDPR, including the right to access, correct, delete, or object to the processing of your personal data. Contact us to exercise these rights.

12. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described. We use reasonable measures designed to protect your information, though no internet transmission is 100% secure.

13. Children’s Privacy

HerbCraft is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without appropriate authorization.

14. Contact Us

Backstage Interactive
7928 216th St SW
Edmonds, WA 98026
Email: herbcraft@backstageinteractive.com