Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 30, 2024

At Garden Calculator, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of any information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit and use our website.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected, including:

Calculator Data

All calculations performed using our garden planning tools are processed entirely in your browser. We do not store, collect, or transmit your specific garden measurements, plant choices, or calculation results to our servers. Your garden planning data remains completely private and stays on your device.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect usage information. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

Types of Cookies We Use

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of our website.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information to improve our website functionality and user experience. These services may include:

These third parties have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their own data collection practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.

5. 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:

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain 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. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Specific retention periods include:

7. Your Rights and Choices

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

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact section below.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

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

13. Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.