Privacy Policy
A legal disclaimer
Privacy Policy for GrowVerti.com
Last Updated: May 6, 2025
At GrowVerti.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and safeguard your data when you visit our website (www.growverti.com), sign up for our email list, or interact with our content. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you have questions, contact us at [insert contact email].1. Information We CollectWe collect the following types of information:Personal Information You Provide:Contact Forms and Email Sign-Ups: When you fill out our contact form or sign up for our Vertical Garden Starter Guide, we may collect your name, email address, and optional details like your city or gardening interests.Comments: If you leave a comment on our blog posts, we collect your name, email, and comment content.Automatically Collected Information:Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized data, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.Cookies: Our site uses cookies to improve user experience and track site performance. Cookies may store preferences or session data. You can manage cookie settings via our cookie consent banner.Third-Party Data:Affiliate Links: If you click Amazon or Burpee affiliate links, third parties may collect data per their privacy policies (e.g., browsing behavior, purchase details).Social Media: If you share our content on Pinterest, X, or Reddit, those platforms may collect data per their policies.2. How We Use Your InformationWe use your data for the following purposes:To Provide Services: Send you the Vertical Garden Starter Guide, respond to inquiries, or post your comments.To Improve Our Site: Analyze user behavior via Google Analytics to optimize content and user experience.To Communicate: Send newsletters or promotional emails (you can unsubscribe anytime via the link in emails).To Monetize: Support our blog through affiliate links, earning commissions on qualifying purchases.To Comply: Meet legal obligations under GDPR, CCPA, or other laws.3. How We Share Your InformationWe do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with:Service Providers: Third parties like Mailchimp (for email campaigns) or Wix (for hosting) process data on our behalf, bound by strict privacy agreements.Affiliate Partners: Amazon and Burpee may collect data when you click affiliate links, per their privacy policies.Legal Authorities: If required by law (e.g., court order), we may disclose data to comply with legal obligations.Social Platforms: Sharing content on Pinterest, X, or Reddit may involve data collection by those platforms.4. Cookies and TrackingWe use cookies for:Functionality: Remember your preferences (e.g., cookie consent).Analytics: Track site performance via Google Analytics.Advertising: Support affiliate marketing.You can accept, reject, or customize cookies via our consent banner. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Learn more in our Cookie Policy [link to a separate cookie policy page, if created].5. Your RightsDepending on your location, you may have rights under GDPR, CCPA, or other laws, including:Access: Request a copy of your data.Correction: Update inaccurate data.Deletion: Request data deletion (subject to legal retention requirements).Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails or opt out of data sharing/sale (e.g., targeted ads).Non-Discrimination: We won’t penalize you for exercising rights.To exercise these rights, contact us at [insert contact email]. We’ll respond within 30 days (or as required by law).6. Data SecurityWe use industry-standard measures, like SSL encryption (https://) and Wix’s security protocols, to protect your data. However, no online system is 100% secure. We take reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access but cannot guarantee absolute security.7. Children’s PrivacyGrowVerti.com is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent, per COPPA. If we learn such data was collected, we’ll delete it promptly. Contact us if you believe we have child data.8. Third-Party LinksOur site includes affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, Burpee) and social media links (e.g., Pinterest, X). These third parties have their own privacy policies. We’re not responsible for their practices. Review their policies before sharing data.9. International Data TransfersWe’re based in [insert your country, e.g., USA]. Data may be processed in the USA or other countries (e.g., via Wix or Mailchimp servers). If you’re in the EU, we ensure GDPR-compliant safeguards for data transfers.10. Changes to This PolicyWe may update this policy to reflect changes in practices or laws. We’ll post updates here and revise the “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be notified via email or site notice. Check this page regularly.11. Contact UsFor questions, concerns, or to exercise your rights, contact:
Email: growverti7@gmail.com