1. Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how Plant Water Guide (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use the PlantWaterGuide.com website (“the site”). It is designed with common privacy requirements in mind, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), but it does not replace legal advice.
2. Information we collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Usage data: such as pages visited, approximate location (based on IP address), browser type, and device information.
- Cookie data: information stored via cookies or similar technologies to remember your preferences and understand how the site is used.
- Contact data: if you join our email list, we collect your email address in order to send you the cheat sheet and occasional plant care tips.
3. How we use information
We use information for purposes such as:
- Operating and improving the PlantWaterGuide.com website.
- Sending you requested resources and updates (with your consent).
- Analyzing how the site is used (in aggregate) to improve content and features.
- Maintaining the security and reliability of the site.
4. Cookies & similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember that you have seen or dismissed the cookie banner.
- Store your cookie preferences (essential vs analytics/ads).
- Optionally run analytics and advertising tools (only if you have allowed analytics & ad cookies in the cookie settings).
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the “Cookie settings” link in the footer or via the cookie banner.
5. Legal bases for processing (GDPR)
Where the GDPR applies, we rely on the following legal bases to process your data:
- Consent: for sending email updates and for non-essential (analytics and ad) cookies.
- Legitimate interests: for basic usage analytics, site security, and improving the service, where your rights and freedoms do not override these interests.
6. Your rights (GDPR/EEA users)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you may have rights under GDPR, such as:
- Accessing the personal data we hold about you.
- Requesting correction or deletion of your data.
- Objecting to certain types of processing.
- Withdrawing consent where processing is based on your consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at plantwaterguide@outlook.com.
7. Your rights (California / CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA, including:
- The right to know what categories of personal information are collected.
- The right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions.
- The right to opt out of the “sale” of personal information (we do not sell it).
- The right not to be discriminated against for exercising these rights.
8. Data retention
We keep information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, unless a longer period is required by law.
9. Data sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may use third-party service providers (for example, analytics, advertising, or email delivery services) that process data on our behalf, under appropriate data protection agreements.
10. International transfers
Your information may be processed in countries outside of your own, which may have different data protection laws. Where required, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
11. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us at: plantwaterguide@outlook.com
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date at the top when we do. Your continued use of PlantWaterGuide.com after changes means you accept the updated policy.