Editorial Policy
The Sweetest Occasion features select content carefully chosen and edited by the editorial team. (Currently a team of one.) Please note that at this time, The Sweetest Occasion does not accept requests for sponsored posts or other forms of paid editorial content including paid endorsements or requests for text links. Occasionally, The Sweetest Occasion may review or feature select products or services that were provided for such purposes; such posts will clearly disclose all such donations in compliance with FTC regulations.
The Sweetest Occasions does accept advertisers – all ads appear as banner ads on the right sidebar of the site. Advertisers are not guaranteed editorial coverage nor receive any preference with regards to editorial consideration. Any sponsor mentioned in blog posts will be clearly identified as such, however, any such mentions and links are exclusively based on the quality of the work featured and is not paid for by the sponsor. For more information about advertising on The Sweetest Occasion, please email advertising@thesweetestoccasion.com.
Images
Unless otherwise noted, all images used on The Sweetest Occasion are the work of the original photographer and used here under the Fair Use doctrine of US Copyright Law. Please refrain from using images you find on The Sweetest Occasion without crediting the photographer. If you see a photo of yours on The Sweetest Occasion and you would like it removed, please email and it will be immediately removed.
Comments
The Sweetest Occasion welcomes readers to comment on any post with your thoughts, comments and suggestions – your feedback is much appreciated! Please note that all comments are subject to approval and any inappropriate, offensive, or spam comments will be rejected or deleted. Any comment submitted without applicable identifying details (a name or company name, URL and legitimate email address) is also subject to rejection and will be marked as spam. Comments are the property of their authors and are not necessarily representative of the views of The Sweetest Occasion, its sponsors, or editors.
Linking to The Sweetest Occasion + Terms of Service
Readers are welcome to link to content found on The Sweetest Occasion, although The Sweetest Occasion does not participate in link exchanges with vendors or other companies. Please credit The Sweetest Occasion and any sources credited in the original post when sharing content. Please note that the work found on The Sweetest Occasion is the unique written work of the editor – copying or “syndication” of blog content is strictly prohibited. No portion of the site may be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, or otherwise exploited for any purpose without express written consent.
Privacy
Your privacy is important to us – please note that your personal information is never shared, sold or distributed in any way unless required by law. The following privacy policies detail how personal information is collected and for what purposes. Please be in touch should you have any questions. By visiting The Sweetest Occasion and providing personal information, you consent to the collection and use of this information in accordance with this policy.
Data Collection
The Sweetest Occasion routinely collects and analyzes certain data for all site visitors including IP addresses, browser, Internet Service Provider, date and time of visit, page views, and number of clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. IP addresses and other such information are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable. In order to leave a comment on the site, your name and email address are required. Your email address and other identifiable personal information is never shared, sold or distributed, unless required by law.
Third Party Ad Servers + Networks
Third-party ad servers or ad networks use technology to deliver advertisements that appear on The Sweetest Occasion. They automatically receive your IP address when this occurs. Other technologies (such as cookies, JavaScript, or Web Beacons) may also be used by the third-party ad networks to measure the effectiveness of their advertisements and/or to personalize the advertising content that you see. Google, as a third party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on The Sweetest Occasion. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to users based on their visit to The Sweetest Occasion and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy here: http://www.google.com/privacy_ads.html. Cox Digital Solutions, as a third party vendor, may utilize technology to collect anonymous information about your visit to The Sweetest Occasion, including information about the ads displayed, cookies placed, and your IP address. To opt out of information collection by Cox Digital Solutions or view their privacy policy, visit http://www.coxdigitalsolutions.com/privacy-policy/consumer-opt-out-program.
Submissions
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The Sweet Shops + Upstate Vendor Guide
Businesses listed in The Sweet Shops and the Upstate Vendor Guide are paying advertisers. Vendors are screened for compatibility with The Sweetest Occasion’s readership and are selected based on known reputation and other factors. Please note, The Sweetest Occasion is not liable for any actions, promises or implied promises made by vendors listed in The Sweet Shops and/or the Upstate Vendor Guide, nor do these vendors receive preferential treatment with regards to editorial consideration. Have additional questions? Email for more information.
