At Gardenja, accessible from gardenja.com, we value and prioritize the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect it, and your rights as a user of our website.
1. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Identification Information:
We may collect personal data such as name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily provide through forms, newsletter sign-ups, or when participating in site features like giveaways or surveys.
Non-Personal Identification Information:
We may automatically collect certain non-personal data including your browser type, device information, IP address, operating system, and browsing behavior.
3. Ezoic Services
We use Ezoic Inc. services to manage third-party interest-based advertising. Ezoic may place cookies and other tracking technologies to serve personalized content and ads. This includes first and third-party cookies, web beacons, and tracking pixels. Learn more about how Ezoic uses data here.
Data that may be collected:
- IP Address
- Operating System and Device Type
- Browser Type and Language Preferences
- Email (hashed/encrypted)
- Geolocation and Traffic Data
Disabling cookies may impact certain website features. Rejecting cookies will not stop ads from displaying, but they may be less relevant.
4. How We Use Your Information
- To personalize your experience
- To improve site content and functionality
- To send newsletters and marketing emails (if opted in)
- To analyze user behavior and preferences
- To manage surveys, giveaways, or promotions
5. Comments and Interaction
When users leave comments, we collect data shown in the comment form, IP address, and browser details for spam detection. An anonymized hash of your email may be shared with Gravatar to display your profile picture.
Cookies are stored for convenience, allowing users to save their details for future comments.
6. Cookies
Cookies help improve user experience and track affiliate commissions (e.g., Amazon links). Types include:
- Session cookies (temporary)
- Login and screen preference cookies
- Comment form cookies
- Affiliate tracking cookies
7. Embedded Content
Articles may include embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts). These behave like you visited the third-party site, which may collect data and use cookies.
8. Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Data collected includes usage metrics, session duration, and user demographics. Learn more from Google’s Privacy Policy.
9. Data Retention
- Comments and their metadata are stored indefinitely
- Registered users can access, edit, or delete their personal information
- Admins can access and edit user details
10. Your Data Rights
You may request:
- An exported file of the data we hold about you
- Erasure of your data (excluding data required for legal/security purposes)
11. Children’s Privacy
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have received such data, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate action.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Continued use of the site after updates means acceptance of the revised terms.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our website contact form.
Thank you for visiting Gardenja and trusting us with your privacy.