Introduction
Welcome to FlatGardening.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://flatgardening.com.
By using our site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you visit our site, subscribe to our newsletter, or fill out a form, we may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Email address
- Comments and feedback
Non-Personal Information
We automatically collect certain information when you visit our site:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referring website addresses
- Device information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
- To provide and maintain our service — Deliver content and improve user experience
- To communicate with you — Respond to comments, questions, and provide customer support
- To improve our website — Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance
- To send periodic emails — Send newsletters, updates, or promotional content (you can unsubscribe at any time)
- To display advertisements — Serve relevant ads through Google AdSense and other advertising partners
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us analyze web traffic and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
FlatGardening.com uses cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand user behavior and site usage
- Serve personalized advertisements via Google AdSense
- Analyze site traffic through Google Analytics
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device, including:
- Google AdSense — For displaying ads
- Google Analytics — For tracking site performance
- Amazon Associates — For affiliate marketing
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
4. Google AdSense and Advertising
Google AdSense
FlatGardening.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DART cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.
How Google Uses Your Data
- Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your visit to FlatGardening.com and other sites
- These cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on your interests
- Google may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and interaction with ads
Opt-Out Options
You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
- Google Ads Settings: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
- NAI Opt-Out: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
- DAA Opt-Out: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/
- EU Users (GDPR): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/
For more information on Google’s privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
5. Affiliate Marketing Disclosure
FlatGardening.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, including:
- Amazon Associates
- Other gardening product affiliates
When you click on affiliate links and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This helps us maintain and improve our content.
We only recommend products we believe will add value to our readers.
6. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to:
- Analyze website traffic (Google Analytics)
- Serve advertisements (Google AdSense)
- Process payments or subscriptions
- Provide social media integration
These third parties have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
7. External Links
FlatGardening.com may contain links to external websites, including:
- Affiliate product pages (Amazon, etc.)
- Social media platforms
- Other gardening resources
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
9. GDPR Compliance (For EU Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access — Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure — Request deletion of your data
- Right to Restrict Processing — Request limitation on data use
- Right to Data Portability — Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to Object — Object to processing of your data
- Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at: zaidansari7030@gmail.com
10. CCPA Compliance (For California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know — Request information about data collection
- Right to Delete — Request deletion of your personal data
- Right to Opt-Out — Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination — Exercise your rights without discrimination
To exercise these rights, contact us at: zaidansari7030@gmail.com
11. Children’s Privacy
FlatGardening.com does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it.
12. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
13. Your Consent
By using FlatGardening.com, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: zaidansari7030@gmail.com
Website: https://flatgardening.com
Contact Page: https://flatgardening.com/contact-us/
Summary of Key Points
✅ We collect personal and non-personal information to improve your experience
✅ We use cookies and third-party services like Google AdSense and Google Analytics
✅ You can opt out of personalized ads via Google Ads Settings
✅ We participate in affiliate marketing (Amazon Associates)
✅ We comply with GDPR and CCPA privacy regulations
✅ We do not collect data from children under 13
✅ You can contact us anytime to exercise your privacy rights
FlatGardening.com is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we handle your data.
Thank you for trusting us with your information! 🌿