Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address (required for account creation)
• Name (optional, for personalization)
• Garden location information (for frost dates and climate data)
• Garden configuration details (bed sizes, planting preferences)

Garden Planning Data

To provide our service, we store:

• Your season plans and crop selections
• Planting schedules and garden layouts
• Season notes and images you upload
• Usage statistics and feature preferences

Technical Information

We automatically collect:

• Device and browser information
• IP address and approximate location
• Usage patterns and feature interactions
• Error logs and performance data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our garden planning services
• Generate personalized planting schedules and recommendations
• Send important account and service updates
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• Ensure platform security and prevent abuse

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and users' safety
• Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure authentication and access controls
• Regular security audits and updates
• Backup and disaster recovery procedures

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Update: Correct or update your account information
• Delete: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Download your garden plans and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@mygardenplanner.com.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Keep you logged in to your account
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website performance and usage
• Provide personalized content and features

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

8. International Users

Our services are hosted in the United States. If you are using our service from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by email or through our service. Your continued use of our service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us: