Privacy Policy
At TheGardenCrafter, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and the choices you have regarding your data. By accessing or using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information in order to provide and improve our services, content, and user experience. The information we collect includes:
a. Personal Information (you provide voluntarily)
When you interact with the website — such as by subscribing to a newsletter, leaving a comment, or contacting us — we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number (if voluntarily submitted)
Any personal information provided in comments or messages
b. Non-Personal Information
This includes data that cannot be used to identify you personally:
Browser type
IP address
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Time spent on site
Referring websites
c. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience. Cookies help us:
Understand user behavior
Track preferences
Improve site performance
Display relevant content and ads
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To personalize your experience on the site
To send you newsletters and updates (if you subscribe)
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support
To analyze traffic and user behavior
To improve content, functionality, and design
To display targeted advertisements (via affiliate or third-party networks)
To prevent fraud or misuse of our services
We do not sell your personal data to third parties.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share information in the following ways:
a. With Service Providers
We may work with third-party service providers for:
Website hosting
Email marketing
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense, Amazon Associates)
These providers only have access to the information necessary to perform their services and are required to keep it confidential.
b. With Affiliates & Advertising Partners
We may share anonymized or aggregated data with advertising platforms to show relevant ads based on your preferences.
c. Legal Obligations
We may disclose personal information:
If required by law or legal process
To protect our legal rights, safety, or property
In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition of the website
4. Affiliate Disclosure
TheGardenCrafter participates in affiliate programs, such as:
Amazon Associates
CJ Affiliate
ShareASale
Impact and others
Affiliate links embedded in our content may track your interaction with the product or retailer. When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
These programs may use cookies or other tracking tools. Please review their individual privacy policies for more information.
5. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes stated in this policy or as required by law. If you request account deletion or unsubscribe from emails, we will delete your information unless legally obligated to keep it.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access: You can request a copy of your personal data.
Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Deletion: You may request that we delete your data.
Objection: You can object to processing of your data.
Restriction: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
Portability: You can request to transfer your data to another service.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: privacy@thegardencrafter.com
7. Email Communications
By subscribing to our newsletter or updates, you consent to receive emails from us. These may include:
Weekly or monthly newsletters
Product reviews and recommendations
Site updates
Promotional offers
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or contacting us directly.
8. Children’s Privacy
TheGardenCrafter does not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 13. If we discover that we have unintentionally collected such data, we will delete it immediately.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
9. Security Measures
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
However, no system can guarantee 100% security. Use of the internet involves inherent risks, and you agree to use our site at your own discretion.
10. External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, tools, or services. We are not responsible for:
The content of external sites
Their privacy practices
Any data you share with them
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of each site you visit.
11. Commenting & User-Generated Content
When you post comments or submit content publicly on our website:
Your name and comment may be visible to other users.
Do not share personal or sensitive information in public posts.
We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove comments that violate our terms or contain spam or abuse.
12. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature. Currently, we do not respond to DNT signals due to the lack of industry standardization. However, you may use browser settings or ad blockers to manage tracking preferences.
13. Data Transfers
If you are accessing TheGardenCrafter from outside our host country (e.g., the United States), your data may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in that country. By using our website, you consent to this transfer in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
14. GDPR & CCPA Compliance
We aim to comply with major privacy regulations such as:
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – For users in the European Union
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) – For California residents
If you are located in these jurisdictions and wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at privacy@thegardencrafter.com.
15. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will:
Post the updated version on this page
Update the “Effective Date” at the top
Notify users via email (if applicable) for significant changes
We encourage you to review this page regularly.
16. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy, please contact us:
📧 Email: privacy@thegardencrafter.com
🌐 Website: www.thegardencrafter.com