Privacy Policy
Last Updated: August 2026
Indoor Plant Care Guide (“we,” “us,” “our,” or “Company”) operates the indoorplantcareguide.com website (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding your information.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
Email Inquiries
- If you email us with a question or feedback, we collect:
- Your email address
- Your message content
- Any attachments you include
Contact Forms (if applicable)
- If you use a contact form, we collect:
- Name (if provided)
- Email address
- Message content
- Any other information you choose to include
We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not share it with third parties and delete it after resolving your inquiry (unless you request we keep it).
Information Collected Automatically
Server Logs When you visit our Site, we collect:
- IP address
- Pages you visit
- Time spent on each page
- Referral source (how you found us)
- Browser type and device type
- Operating system
Purpose: To understand Site traffic, improve performance, and troubleshoot technical issues.
Retention: Server logs are retained for up to 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes, then deleted.
Cookies
- Session cookies: Temporary, deleted when you close your browser
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings (if any)
- Analytics cookies: Track traffic patterns (see section 1.3)
Purpose: To improve your experience and understand how you use the Site.
Opt-out: You can disable cookies in your browser settings. Note: Some Site features may not work properly without cookies.
Third-Party Analytics
Google Analytics (COPPA-Compliant)
We use Google Analytics to understand Site traffic and user behavior.
Data collected:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on each page
- Device type and browser
- Geographic location (approximate, based on IP)
- Referral source
Data NOT collected:
- Personal information (name, email, etc.)
- Children’s identity or behavior (COPPA-compliant settings)
- Sensitive information
How Google uses data:
- Google processes this data according to their privacy policy
- We have disabled Google’s interest-based advertising features
- Your data is not shared with third parties for marketing
Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by:
- Installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
- Adjusting your browser privacy settings
- Requesting opt-out via email (see Contact section)
Retention: Analytics data is retained for 38 months, then automatically deleted by Google.
Google AdSense (When Launched)
When we launch advertising, we will use Google AdSense.
Data collected:
- Pages you visit
- Ads you interact with
- Non-personally identifiable information
Data NOT collected:
- Personal information
- Interest-based data (for under-13 visitors)
- Sensitive information
How Google uses data:
- Google may use data to show relevant ads
- Your data is not sold to third parties
- COPPA-compliant settings will restrict data use for children under 13
Opt-out: You can control Google ads via Google’s Ad Settings tool.
Transparency: We will update this policy when AdSense launches.
No Collection from Children Under 13
We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we discover we’ve collected information from a child under 13:
- We will delete it immediately
- We will not use or share it
- We will take steps to prevent future collection
See our COPPA Compliance policy for details.
How We Use Your Information
We use information for:
Essential Purposes
- Responding to inquiries: If you email us, we respond to your question or feedback
- Site improvement: We use analytics to understand traffic and improve performance
- Security: We monitor logs for suspicious activity or attacks
- Legal compliance: We maintain records as required by law
What We Don’t Do
We do NOT:
- Sell your information to third parties
- Share your email with marketers or advertisers
- Use your information for profiling or targeted advertising
- Use your information for purposes you didn’t agree to
- Store your information longer than necessary
- Create a database of Site visitors
Information Sharing
What We Share
We may share information in these limited situations:
Legal requirement:
- If required by law enforcement or court order
- If necessary to protect our legal rights
- If necessary to prevent fraud or abuse
Service providers:
- Hosting company (Cloudflare or similar): receives server logs for hosting/security
- Email service: receives your email if you contact us
- Analytics provider (Google): receives anonymized traffic data
All service providers are bound by data protection agreements.
What We Don’t Share
We do NOT share:
- Your email address with third parties
- Your message content with anyone except to respond to you
- Analytics data with advertisers or marketers
- Information with affiliates or sponsors
- Information with data brokers
Data Security
How We Protect Your Data
- HTTPS encryption: All Site traffic is encrypted (look for the lock icon in your browser)
- Secure hosting: Site is hosted on secure servers with firewall protection
- Limited access: Only authorized team members access personal information
- Regular monitoring: We monitor for suspicious activity
What You Should Know
- Email security: Email is not perfectly secure. If you send sensitive information, use caution
- No liability: While we take reasonable security measures, no system is 100% secure
Your responsibility: You’re responsible for keeping your passwords confidential
Your Privacy Rights
Right to Access
You have the right to:
- Know what information we have about you
- Request a copy of your information
- Request confirmation of whether we store data about you
How to request: Email [email protected] with “Privacy – Access Request”
Timeline: We will respond within 5 business days
Right to Delete
You have the right to:
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Have your data removed from our systems
- Receive confirmation of deletion
How to request: Email [email protected] with “Privacy – Deletion Request”
Timeline: We will delete within 5 business days and confirm
Exceptions: We may retain information if required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention)
Right to Opt-Out
You have the right to:
- Opt out of analytics tracking (see section 1.3)
- Opt out of cookies (see section 1.2)
- Opt out of email communication (if applicable)
- Opt out of targeted advertising (see section 1.4)
Right to Correct
You have the right to:
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Update your information
How to request: Email [email protected] with “Privacy – Correction Request”
Data Retention
We retain information as follows:
| Information | Retention Period | Reason |
| Server logs | 90 days | Security/troubleshooting |
| Analytics data | 38 months | Understanding traffic trends |
| Email inquiries | Until resolved + 30 days | Responding to inquiries |
| Contact form data | 60 days | Following up if needed |
| Payment info (if applicable) | Not applicable | We don’t collect payment directly |
| Cookies | Session or 1 year | Your preference |
After retention period expires, information is permanently deleted.
Third-Party Links
Our Site may link to other websites.
We are not responsible for:
Other sites’ privacy policies
How other sites use your information
Data collection on third-party sites
Recommendation: Review privacy policies of any sites you visit through our links.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include “Do Not Track” features.
- Currently, we do not respond to Do Not Track signals
- However, you can disable cookies or opt out of analytics (see sections above)
- We recommend using browser settings to control tracking
GDPR and EEA Compliance
If you’re in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under GDPR.
See our separate GDPR & EEA Compliance policy for details on:
Legal basis for processing
Data Processing Agreements
International data transfers
Your additional EEA privacy rights
COPPA Compliance
If you’re concerned about children’s privacy, see our COPPA Compliance policy for:
How we protect children under 13
How to request access or deletion of a child’s information
Our data minimization practices
Your rights as a parent or guardian
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time.
How we notify you:
Updated policy will be posted on this page
Update date will be at the top of the policy
Significant changes will be announced on our Site
Your consent: By continuing to use the Site after changes, you accept the updated policy.
Your Choices
You have control over your privacy:
| Choice | How to Implement |
| Disable cookies | Browser settings → Privacy/Cookies → Block all cookies |
| Opt out of analytics | Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on or email us |
| Opt out of ads | Google Ad Settings |
| Disable tracking | Do Not Track setting in browser (if available) |
| Delete your data | Email us: Privacy – Deletion Request |
| Request your data | Email us: Privacy – Access Request |
Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or your privacy:
Email: [email protected]
Include in your email:
Your name (optional but helpful)
Specific question or concern
Any relevant details
Response time: We respond within 5 business days
Data Processing Agreement
For businesses and organizations: If you’re using this Site on behalf of an organization, you may request a Data Processing Agreement (DPA).
Email: [email protected] with “DPA Request”
Contact Information
Data Protection / Privacy Inquiries:
Indoor Plant Care Guide
Email: [email protected]
Regulatory Complaints:
If you believe we’ve violated your privacy rights or applicable law, you can:
US residents: File a complaint with the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint
EEA residents: File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
Legal Basis for Processing
Data Protection / Privacy Inquiries:
Indoor Plant Care Guide
Email: [email protected]
Regulatory Complaints:
If you believe we’ve violated your privacy rights or applicable law, you can:
US residents: File a complaint with the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint
EEA residents: File a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority
Summary: The Simple Version
What we collect: Your visit to our Site (not your identity)
What we do with it: Understand traffic, improve the Site, respond to emails
What we don’t do: Sell your data, track you across the web, share with marketers
Your rights: Access, delete, or opt out anytime
Questions: Email us
We respect your privacy. If you have concerns, we want to hear about them.