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This Privacy Policy explains how FreePlantsCare collects, uses, protects, and manages your personal information when you interact with our website. It outlines the types of data we gather, why we process it, and how your privacy is safeguarded under global laws such as GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, and other applicable data protection regulations.
1. Who We Are
FreePlantsCare is an educational website dedicated to plant care guidance and informational content. As the data controller, we determine how and why your data is processed when you use our site. If you have questions or requests regarding your privacy, compliance rights, or data usage, you may contact us directly at admin@freeplantscare.com, and we will respond in a timely manner.
2. Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, or message content submitted through forms or comments. Additionally, we automatically gather technical data such as IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, and pages you visit. Cookies and tracking technologies may also be used to improve performance, personalize your experience, and deliver relevant advertising through trusted partners like Google AdSense.
3. How We Collect Your Data
Your information is collected through your interactions with the website, including contact forms, comments, or newsletter subscriptions. Automated tools such as server logs, analytics scripts, and cookies gather technical details as you browse. We may also receive data from third-party providers, including advertising platforms and analytics services, which support website functionality and help improve site performance.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data under legal bases recognized by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include obtaining your explicit consent, fulfilling legitimate interests such as improving site usability, meeting contractual obligations when responding to your requests, and complying with regulatory or legal requirements. Each type of data is processed responsibly and only for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
5. How We Use Your Information
Your information is used to operate and maintain our website, personalize content, respond to inquiries, enhance user experience, and strengthen security. We analyze usage data to understand visitor behavior and improve site quality. Additionally, information may be used for marketing and advertising activities, such as delivering relevant ads and tracking their performance. We always strive to handle your data respectfully and transparently.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to improve navigation, analyze traffic, personalize experiences, and support advertising functions. Cookies help us understand how visitors engage with the site and allow us to display more relevant content and advertisements. You may manage, disable, or delete cookies through your browser settings or use our cookie banner to customize preferences according to your privacy needs.
7. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising
Our website uses Google AdSense and other advertising networks that may collect information through cookies, device identifiers, and browsing activity to deliver personalized ads. These partners may analyze your interactions to measure ad performance and prevent repetitive or irrelevant ads. You may opt out of personalized ads through Googleās Ad Settings or via the consent preferences provided on our website.
8. Sharing & Disclosure of Information
We share data only with trusted third-party service providers that help operate our website, including hosting partners, analytics services, advertising networks, and security platforms. These parties process data solely as instructed and comply with applicable data protection laws. We may also disclose information when required to fulfill legal obligations, enforce policies, or respond to regulatory authorities when necessary.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose. Contact form submissions may be kept for up to one year, analytics data for approximately twenty-six months, and server logs for a shorter period depending on security needs. Legal or financial documentation may be retained longer when required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
10. Your GDPR Rights (EEA, UK, Switzerland)
If you reside in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have several rights under GDPR. These include accessing your data, correcting inaccuracies, requesting deletion, restricting processing, objecting to certain uses, and receiving your information in a portable format. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing. To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@freeplantscare.com.
11. CCPA/CPRA California Privacy Rights
California residents have rights under the CCPA and CPRA, including knowing what personal information is collected, requesting deletion of data, and opting out of the sale or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal data. However, advertising partners may process information for personalized ads. Exercising your privacy rights will never result in discrimination or reduced service quality.
12. Additional U.S. State Privacy Rights
Residents of states such as Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and others may have additional rights, including opting out of targeted advertising, profiling, or sharing of personal information. We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where legally required, offering privacy protections that reflect state laws. You may submit requests to access, delete, or correct your data by contacting us directly.
13. Childrenās Privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old, in compliance with the Childrenās Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal data on our site, they should contact us immediately. We will remove such information promptly and take steps to ensure further protection of children’s online privacy.
14. Data Security
To safeguard your information, we implement industry-standard security practices including SSL encryption, firewalls, secure hosting environments, and regular monitoring. Although no online platform can ensure complete security, we take reasonable measures to protect data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure. Users are encouraged to use safe browsing practices and keep their devices updated for additional protection.
15. International Data Transfers
Some data may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside your country, including the United States or other jurisdictions. When international transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses or legally recognized frameworks are in place. These measures ensure that your privacy remains protected regardless of where the data is processed.
16. External Links
Our website may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or data handling of third-party sites. We encourage users to review the privacy statements of any external websites before providing personal information or interacting with their services, as our policy applies solely to FreePlantsCare.
17. Automated Decision-Making & Profiling
We may use automated systems for tasks such as ad personalization, spam prevention, analytics, or content improvement. These automated processes help enhance user experience but do not make decisions with legal or significant personal impact. You may request additional information or opt out of certain profiling activities by contacting us, and we will provide guidance on available options.
18. Your Choices & Control
You may manage cookie preferences, opt out of advertising personalization, request access to your data, or ask for corrections or deletion at any time. We provide transparent methods for controlling how your information is collected and used. By exercising these options, you maintain control over your personal data and can tailor your privacy settings to match your comfort level.
19. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us at:
š§ admin@freeplantscare.com
We take privacy matters seriously and aim to respond promptly. When submitting a privacy request, please include āPrivacy Inquiry ā FreePlantsCareā in the subject line for faster processing and review.
20. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal changes, industry standards, or improvements in our services. When revisions occur, the āLast Updatedā date will be modified accordingly, and significant updates may be highlighted on our website. We encourage users to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect and process personal informationinformation.