Effective Date: 3.9.24
At Houseplant Guru, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and subscribe to our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect your email address when you subscribe to our newsletter. This is the only personal information we collect directly from you.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your email address to send you newsletters and marketing communications related to houseplant care, tips, and products. You can opt out of receiving these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in each email.
3. Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not directly share your personal information with third parties. However, third-party tools that we use on our website, such as Facebook, may collect and process your data according to their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers.
4. Your Rights
You have the right to unsubscribe from our newsletters at any time. Simply click the “unsubscribe” link in any of our emails, and your email address will be removed from our mailing list.
5. Data Retention
We retain your email address as long as you are subscribed to our newsletter. If you choose to unsubscribe, your email address will be promptly removed from our active mailing list.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your email address from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Your email address is stored securely in our database, with appropriate security measures such as hashing in place.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Houseplant Guru does not use first-party cookies to track users. However, third-party tools, such as Facebook, may use cookies or other tracking technologies when you interact with our site. Please refer to the privacy policies of these third parties for more information on their cookie practices.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is focused on houseplants and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. International Data Transfers
We do not transfer personal data internationally.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.