At Tips On Gardening, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This GDPR page outlines how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website.
What Data We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or leave a comment.
- IP address, browser type, and device information via cookies and analytics tools.
- Any other information you provide voluntarily through contact forms or communications with us.
How We Use Your Data
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To send newsletters, updates, or responses to inquiries.
- To improve our website by analyzing user behavior.
- To ensure the security and proper functioning of our site.
Legal Basis for Processing Your Data
We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:
- Consent: When you provide your data voluntarily (e.g., subscribing to a newsletter).
- Legitimate interests: To improve our website and provide a better user experience.
Your Rights Under GDPR
As a user, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: You can ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your data.
- Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal retention obligations.
- Restriction: You can request that we limit how your data is processed.
- Objection: You can object to certain types of data processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@tipsongardening.com.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to help operate our website, such as:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
- Email Marketing Platforms: To send newsletters or updates.
These third-party services comply with GDPR and have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Data Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.
Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously. We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences or disable cookies in your browser settings.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we handle your data or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at contact@tipsongardening.com .