Privacy Policy

Welcome to Grow a Garden Calculator ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our Grow a Garden calculator tools.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you use our Grow a Garden calculator, you may provide us with:

• Crop selection and configuration data
• Mutation preferences and settings
• Calculator input parameters
• Feedback or comments you submit

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring websites
• Technical Information: Browser settings, language preferences, screen resolution

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain our Grow a Garden calculator services
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
• To provide personalized content and recommendations
• To communicate with you about updates and improvements
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us provide a better user experience and analyze website traffic.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

3.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Google AdSense: To display relevant advertisements
• Google Fonts: To load custom fonts for better visual experience

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

4.1 Google AdSense

Our website uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense may:

• Use cookies to serve ads based on your interests and browsing history
• Collect information about your interactions with advertisements
• Use web beacons to track ad performance and user engagement
• Share data with Google's advertising partners

4.2 Ad Personalization

Google AdSense may use your browsing history and preferences to show you relevant advertisements. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

4.3 Third-Party Advertisers

Third-party advertisers may also use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your online activities across different websites and over time.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out: Opt out of marketing communications and personalized advertising
• Cookie Control: Manage cookie preferences through your browser settings

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Information

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by and construed in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Any disputes arising from this policy will be resolved in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where our services are provided.

Thank you for using Grow a Garden Calculator!