🔒 Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When using our garden generator, you may provide:

• Plant and pet selections for garden planning
• Username input (for demonstration purposes only)
• Garden layout designs and preferences

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system information
• IP address (anonymized)
• Page views and interaction data
• Device information (mobile, desktop, tablet)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide and maintain our garden planning tools
• User Experience: To improve website functionality and user experience
• Analytics: To understand how our tools are used and improve them
• Educational Purposes: To demonstrate how online generators work
• Technical Support: To respond to user inquiries and provide assistance

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• Legal Requirements: When required by law or legal process
• Safety: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our website

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Secure server infrastructure with encryption
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information
• Data backup and recovery procedures

However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and selections
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Improve website performance and functionality
• Provide personalized content and recommendations

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete such information.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access and review information we have about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of certain data collection and processing
• Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify users of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Providing notice for material changes

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please refer to our FAQ section on the main website or contact us through the appropriate channels.