Privacy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 8, 2025

Information We Collect

The Grow a Garden Calculator is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal information to provide you with the best calculator experience.

Information You Provide:

  • Calculator inputs (plant selections, weights, mutations)
  • Saved plant lists (stored locally in your browser)
  • Feedback or contact information (if you choose to provide it)

Automatically Collected Information:

  • Basic usage analytics (page views, popular features)
  • Technical information (browser type, device type, IP address)
  • Performance data to improve site speed and functionality
How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide and maintain our calculator services
  • Improvement: To understand how users interact with our tools and improve functionality
  • Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Important: We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

Cookies and Local Storage

Our website uses cookies and local storage to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies:

  • Session management and user preferences
  • Calculator state preservation
  • Security and fraud prevention

Analytics Cookies:

  • Google Analytics (anonymized data)
  • Performance monitoring
  • Usage statistics

Local Storage:

  • Saved plant lists and calculator preferences
  • Theme and display settings
  • Recent calculations history

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS/SSL
  • Access Control: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
  • Regular Updates: Security patches and updates are applied regularly
  • Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security threats and vulnerabilities

Note: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data
  • Objection: Object to processing of your data
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us through our Discord community or website.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Hosting Provider: For website hosting and content delivery
  • CDN Services: For faster content delivery

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to children under 13. 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.

Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

  • Through our Discord community: https://discord.gg/WPyCztYAJv
  • Via our website contact form
  • By email (if provided on our contact page)