Privacy Policy

Effective date: September 15, 2025
Site: Garden Growth Tips (gardengrowthtip.com)
Owner/Contact: Jake Meadows, Garden Growth Tips — contact@gardengrowthtip-com

Who we are

Garden Growth Tips provides gardening content and operates at gardengrowthtip.com. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

  1. Information you provide
    Comments, messages via contact forms, email inquiries, and any information you voluntarily submit (e.g., name, email, comment text).
  2. Information collected automatically
    When you visit, we and our service providers may automatically collect device and usage data, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referring pages, pages visited, time/date stamps, and approximate location. This often occurs via cookies, pixels, tags, SDKs, and similar technologies.
  3. Information from partners
    Advertising and analytics partners may provide us with aggregated or pseudonymous data to help measure performance and deliver relevant content and ads.

How we use your information

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the site and content
  • Moderate comments and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
  • Understand audience interests and site performance
  • Deliver, measure, and improve advertising and monetization
  • Communicate with you when you contact us
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functions, analytics, and advertising. You can manage cookies in your browser settings and, where available, through our consent and preferences tools. Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

Advertising and monetization partners

We work with third-party ad partners that may use cookies or device identifiers to deliver interest-based ads and to measure effectiveness. These partners may collect or receive information from this site and elsewhere on the internet and use it to provide advertising services.

  1. Google AdSense
    Google may use cookies and identifiers to show ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can learn about Google’s data use and opt out of personalized ads in Google’s Ads Settings. Google may also use vendors and ad technology partners that process data for ad delivery and measurement.
  2. Journey by Mediavine
    Mediavine and its programmatic partners may collect and process data to serve ads, cap frequency, detect fraud, and measure performance. They may use cookies, device identifiers, and real-time bidding signals. Visit Mediavine’s privacy resources to review their practices and choices regarding interest-based ads.
  3. Ezoic
    Ezoic provides ad optimization, testing, and related services that may involve data collection via cookies and similar technologies to deliver and measure ads, improve site speed, and run experiments. Ezoic offers its own privacy and consent resources and may maintain a list of vendor partners.

For more information about interest-based advertising and choices, you can also visit industry resources such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (US), the Network Advertising Initiative (US), the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EU), or the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada.

Analytics and performance

We may use analytics services (for example, Google Analytics or similar) to understand how visitors use the site. These services typically collect information such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked. Analytics providers may offer their own opt-out mechanisms.

Comments and user content

If you leave a comment, the content and metadata (including time/date and IP address for spam prevention) may be stored. Your comment may be visible to other visitors. We may use anti-spam services that process comment data to detect abuse.

Where the EU/UK GDPR applies, we process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent (e.g., non-essential cookies/ads where required)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., site security, essential analytics)
  • Contract (e.g., responding to your requests)
  • Legal obligation (e.g., recordkeeping, compliance)

Your privacy choices

  • Cookie controls: Use our cookie banner or your browser settings to manage non-essential cookies where required by law.
  • Interest-based ads: Use the ad partners’ tools or industry opt-outs mentioned above.
  • Emails: If you contact us and later wish to stop receiving replies or updates, let us know.
  • Do Not Track: We do not respond to DNT signals due to lack of industry standards.

Your rights

Your rights depend on your location. Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or portability of your personal data, and to object to certain processing.

  • EEA/UK: You may withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent and have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
  • California (CCPA/CPRA): California residents may request to know, delete, or correct certain personal information, and may opt out of “selling” or “sharing” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. We do not knowingly “sell” personal information of minors under 16.
  • Other US states: Similar rights may apply in Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and others.
    To exercise rights, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity and may use an authorized agent if permitted by law.

Data retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, for legitimate business needs, and to comply with legal obligations. Retention periods vary by data type and context.

Data sharing and disclosures

We may share information with:

  • Service providers and vendors who perform services for us (hosting, security, analytics, ads)
  • Advertising partners as described above
  • Authorities or third parties when required by law, to protect our rights, or to investigate misuse
  • A successor entity in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer

We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. Where “sale” or “share” is defined broadly by law (e.g., under CPRA), some advertising disclosures may be considered a “sale” or “share.” You can exercise opt-out rights as described in Your privacy choices.

International data transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. Where required, we take appropriate measures to ensure transfers comply with applicable laws (e.g., standard contractual clauses).

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

Children’s privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, contact us so we can take appropriate action.

Our site may link to third-party sites, apps, or services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We are not responsible for their content or practices.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” above reflects the latest version. Material changes will be posted on this page.

Contact us

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:

  • Jake Meadows, Garden Growth Tips
  • Email: contact@gardengrowthtip-com