Free Grow A Garden Generator

At Grow A Garden Generator, we are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information when you use our garden preview tool.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We do not collect, store, or process any personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, or postal address. Our preview tool is designed to work without requiring any personal data from you.

1.2 Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information to ensure our service functions properly and to improve user experience:

Browser type and version information
Operating system details
Screen resolution and device type
Referring website addresses
Pages visited and time spent on our site
IP address (used only for basic analytics and security)

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

2.1 Essential Cookies

We use minimal essential cookies to remember your preferences and ensure the website functions correctly. These include:

Cookie consent preferences
Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
Language settings
Basic functionality cookies for the garden preview tool

2.2 Advertising Cookies

We use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to serve ads on our website. These services may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

Display personalized advertisements based on your interests
Measure ad performance and effectiveness
Limit the number of times you see the same ad
Remember your ad preferences

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or through your browser's privacy settings. You can also disable cookies entirely through your browser settings, though this may affect website functionality.

2.3 Local Browser Storage

Our garden preview tool uses your browser's local storage to save your garden designs and preferences. This data never leaves your device and is not accessible to us or any third parties. You can clear this data at any time through your browser settings or by using the clear function within our tool.

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Provision

The technical information we collect is used solely to:

Ensure our garden preview tool functions correctly across different devices and browsers
Optimize loading times and performance
Provide you with a personalized experience based on your preferences
Maintain and improve our service quality

3.2 Analytics and Improvements

We use privacy-respecting analytics tools to understand how users interact with our service. This helps us identify popular features, detect issues, and make improvements. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymous, meaning it cannot be traced back to individual users.

3.3 Advertising and Monetization

We display advertisements through Google AdSense and other advertising networks to support the operation of our free service. The information collected through advertising cookies helps deliver relevant ads to users while supporting our ability to maintain and improve the website. We do not sell personal information to advertisers, but advertising partners may collect information about your browsing behavior for ad targeting purposes.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your information to third parties. The only exceptions would be:

When required by law or legal process
To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users
With service providers who assist in operating our website (all bound by confidentiality agreements)

5. Third-Party Services and Links

5.1 External Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including the official Grow A Garden game and other garden-related resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any websites you visit through our links.

5.2 Third-Party Tools and Advertising

We may use third-party tools for analytics, performance monitoring, and error tracking. These tools are selected based on their privacy practices and data protection standards. Any data shared with these tools is anonymized and aggregated.

We also work with third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, to display advertisements on our website. These advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your visits to our site and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services that may be of interest to you.

6. Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any information we collect:

Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS
Regular security updates and monitoring
Limited access to any technical data we collect
Secure hosting infrastructure with reputable providers

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to improve our security measures.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will notify users by:

Posting the updated policy on this page
Updating the "Last Updated" date
Providing notice through our website or other appropriate means

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

8. Data Retention

We retain any data we collect only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Analytics data is typically retained for statistical purposes and service improvement.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Clear your browser's local storage at any time
Disable cookies through your browser settings
Opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings
Use browser extensions or privacy tools to block tracking
Request information about data we may have collected
Contact us with any privacy-related questions or concerns

For more information about opting out of interest-based advertising, you can visit the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) website or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) website.

10. Contact Us

For privacy concerns, please contact us at [email protected]