Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Grow A Garden Calculator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at growagardencalculator.click and use our garden calculation services.

By using our service, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Email address (if you choose to register or contact us)
• Name (if provided during registration or contact)
• Garden preferences and settings you save
• Feedback and comments you submit

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our service, such as the pages you visit, features you use, and calculations you perform
• Device Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution
• Location Data: General location information based on your IP address (city/country level only)
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our garden calculation services
• Personalization: To customize your experience and provide relevant garden recommendations
• Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve our service functionality
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction
• Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our service.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication measures
• Secure hosting and infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period depends on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your information
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: