🌿 The Garden Nook

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how The Garden Nook (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website (the “Site”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information we collect

We collect information in two main ways:

  • Information you provide voluntarily. If you contact us by email or through our contact form, we receive the information you choose to send, such as your name and email address.
  • Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including your IP address, browser type, device type, referring pages, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit.

2. Cookies and similar technologies

We and our advertising partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to recognize your browser, remember your preferences, and understand how the Site is used. You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect some features of the Site.

3. Third-party advertising

We may display advertising on the Site. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites on the Internet.

  • Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this Site and/or other websites.
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • You may also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use our Site, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

4. How we use your information

We use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve the Site; respond to your questions; understand how visitors use the Site; serve and measure advertising; and comply with legal obligations.

5. How we share information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with service providers and advertising partners who help us operate the Site and serve ads, when required by law, or in connection with a business transfer.

6. Analytics

We may use analytics services to understand aggregate usage of the Site. These services may set cookies or collect information about your use of the Site to help us improve our content.

7. Your choices

You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies, opt out of personalized Google ads via Google Ads Settings, and opt out of interest-based advertising via the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.

8. Children’s privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

10. Your privacy rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights under laws such as the GDPR or CCPA, including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

11. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

12. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [email protected] or through our Contact page.