Effective Date: May 30, 2025
At growingorganic.com, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal and non-personal information:
- Personal Information:
When you submit a contact form or leave a comment, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide. - Automatically Collected Information:
Like many websites, we use Google Analytics to gather non-personal data such as browser type, device information, IP address, and pages visited to help us understand how our content is used and improve our site.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries or comments
- To analyze website performance and improve content
- To serve relevant advertising via Google AdSense and Amazon Affiliate links
- To maintain site security and prevent spam or abuse
3. Use of Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Monitor site traffic with Google Analytics
- Display targeted ads via Google AdSense
- Track affiliate link activity (e.g., Amazon Associates Program)
Cookies can be disabled in your browser settings, though doing so may impact your experience on the site.
4. Third-Party Services
We use third-party services that may collect and process data:
- Google Analytics – For tracking website performance
- Google AdSense – To display advertisements
- Amazon Associates – To earn commissions through affiliate links
These services may use their own cookies or tracking mechanisms and are governed by their respective privacy policies.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Growingorganic.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share information only when required by law or when necessary to protect our rights or comply with a legal process.
7. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your data. However, no online transmission or storage method is 100% secure. By using our site, you acknowledge and accept this risk.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 years of age.
9. Your Rights & Choices
- You can disable cookies through your browser settings.
- You can opt out of personalized ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings.
- You may contact us at any time to request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.