Privacy Policy for Complete Gardening

This Privacy Policy describes how Complete Gardening (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit and interact with our website, https://www.completegardening.com (the “Website”), and any services, tools, or resources provided by Complete Gardening (collectively, the “Services”). Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting your personal information.

By using the Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website or Services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information about you through your interactions with the Website.

a. Personal Information

Personal information is information that identifies or can be used to identify you, including:

• Name
• Email address
• Billing information (if applicable for services or products)
• Any other details you voluntarily submit when contacting us or subscribing to our newsletter

b. Non-Personal Information

Non-personal information is data that cannot be used to personally identify you, such as:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Website usage data (such as which pages you visited, how long you stayed on each page, etc.)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5 for details)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Provide and Improve Our Services: We use your information to operate, maintain, and improve the Website and our Services.
• To Communicate with You: We use your contact details to send updates, newsletters, marketing communications, or respond to your inquiries.
• To Process Transactions: If you make a purchase or subscribe to a service, we use your personal information to process payments and provide you with the purchased product or service.
• To Personalize Your Experience: We may use information to customize your experience on the Website and deliver content relevant to your interests.
• To Improve Security: We use information to help keep our Website and Services secure and to detect and prevent fraud or other malicious activity.

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating the Website, conducting our business, or providing services to you, as long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information when required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
• Business Transfers: If Complete Gardening is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. If you wish to delete your personal information, please contact us at [email protected], and we will take reasonable steps to remove your data from our systems.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and gather information about visitors to the Website.

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us understand how you use the Website and enable certain features such as user preferences and secure login sessions.

b. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep track of your preferences and settings
• Analyze Website traffic and usage data
• Personalize content and advertisements

c. Managing Cookies

You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Website.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to other websites or services that are not owned or controlled by Complete Gardening. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit those sites.

7. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information.
• Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us at [email protected].

9. 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. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the bottom of this page. Your continued use of the Website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]