We collect as little as possible, and we never sell your data.
This site is operated by Orchid Reference at orchidreference.com. This policy explains what information we collect when you use the site and how we use it.
Contact and newsletter forms. When you send us a message or subscribe to our newsletter, we keep the name and email address you provide so that we can reply or send you the emails you asked for. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter, or by contacting us.
Server logs and analytics. Like most websites, our hosting provider records standard technical information such as your IP address, browser type and the pages you visit. We may use privacy-respecting analytics to understand which guides are useful. This data is aggregated and is not used to identify you personally.
Cookies. The site uses only the cookies needed for it to function, plus any set by analytics or embedded content. You can block cookies in your browser settings; the site will still work.
To answer your messages, send the newsletter you subscribed to, keep the site secure, and understand how it is used so we can improve it. We do not sell, rent or trade personal information.
Your data is shared only with the service providers that make the site run (hosting, email delivery) and only to the extent needed for those services. We may disclose information if required by law.
You can ask us what personal information we hold about you, ask us to correct or delete it, or object to how we use it. Send requests through the contact page.
The site is not directed at children under 16 and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.
We will post any changes to this policy on this page and update the date below.
Last updated: September 10, 2026