Privacy Policy

GardenCalc ("we," "our," or "us") operates this website as a free resource for home gardeners. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit GardenCalc.

By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

GardenCalc does not collect any personal information directly. We do not have user accounts, registration forms, or contact forms that store your data on our servers.

The only information processed by this site is what you type into our gardening tools (ZIP codes, plant names, bed dimensions). This information is processed locally in your browser and is never transmitted to or stored on our servers.

Cookies and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information. Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit allaboutcookies.org.

Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized data including pages visited, time on site, and approximate geographic location (country/region level). This data cannot be used to identify you personally. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Links to Other Websites

Our blog articles and tools may contain links to external websites, including university extension services, government resources, and product references. Once you leave GardenCalc, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Children's Privacy

GardenCalc is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect any information from children under the age of 13.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.