Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

Plant Calculator is free to use and does not require account creation or registration. All calculations execute locally in your browser. We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our gardening newsletter or updates
• Submit a message or inquiry through our contact form
• Provide feedback or suggestions on our calculation tools

This information is strictly limited to:

• Name and email address
• The contents of your message or inquiry

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our website, we automatically collect standard server and browser information, including:

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device model, and screen resolution
• Log Data: Anonymized IP address, timestamp, pages visited, referring URL, and duration of visit
• Usage Data: Aggregated interactions with calculator controls and feature usage

1.3 Calculator Inputs & Privacy Guarantee

When you use our gardening and land calculators (such as Soil Calculator, Watering Schedule, Plant Spacing, Timber Valuation, etc.), your dimensions, estimates, and numerical inputs are processed entirely within your client browser. We do not store, transmit, or associate calculation inputs with your personal identity.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect solely for legitimate operational purposes, including:

• Operating, maintaining, and improving our gardening tools and calculators
• Responding promptly to support inquiries and technical feedback
• Monitoring site traffic, performance, and server stability
• Preventing malicious bot traffic, abuse, and security threats
• Serving relevant, non-intrusive advertisements to keep our suite 100% free

3. Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising (Mandatory Disclosure)

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store preferences and collect anonymous analytics and advertising data.

4.2 Categories of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for site navigation, security, and remembering unit preferences (e.g., metric vs. imperial).
• Analytics Cookies: Anonymized metrics via Google Analytics and Cloudflare to measure page speeds and popular tools.
• Advertising & Marketing Cookies: Utilized by Google AdSense and certified ad partners to deliver relevant advertisements and cap ad frequency.

4.3 Managing Cookie Preferences

You can configure your web browser to reject cookies or alert you when cookies are being set. You can also clear existing cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies does not affect the calculation capabilities of our tools.

5. Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We interact only with established, industry-standard service providers:

• Google AdSense: Programmatic display advertising and ad delivery infrastructure.
• Google Analytics: Anonymized website audience metrics and usage patterns.
• Cloudflare: Reverse proxy, CDN caching, SSL encryption, and DDoS defense.

Protection: To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users

Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

Consent: With your explicit consent for any other purpose

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may use third-party services that collect information about you. These include:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and usage statistics
• Cloudflare: For security, performance, and content delivery
• Email Service Providers: For newsletter delivery and communication

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information. We encourage you to review their policies.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure data storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know whether your data is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at the email address below.

12. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our legal basis for processing your information includes consent, performance of a contract, and legitimate interests. You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: