At Indoor Planter, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services.

By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Take our plant recommendation quiz (quiz responses are typically stored locally in your browser)
  • Fill out contact forms or send us messages
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
  • Create an account on our website (if applicable)
  • Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Contact information
  • Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website addresses
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of visits
  • Device information

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use cookies for:

  • Remembering your preferences and quiz results
  • Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
  • Improving website functionality
  • Delivering relevant advertisements (if applicable)

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for various purposes, including:

  • Providing Services: To deliver plant recommendations through our quiz tool
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, comments, and questions
  • Improving Our Website: To understand how users interact with our site and make improvements
  • Analytics: To analyze website usage patterns and optimize user experience
  • Marketing: To send newsletters, promotional materials, or updates (with your consent)
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity

3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting business, or serving our users. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

3.2 Analytics Partners

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand website usage. These services may collect information about your use of our website and other websites.

3.3 Advertising Partners

We may work with advertising partners to display relevant advertisements on our website. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., court orders, government agencies).

3.5 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Restricted access to personal information
  • Secure data storage practices

However, please note that 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.

5. 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 or permitted by law. Quiz results stored locally in your browser remain until you clear your browser data.

6. Your Rights and Choices

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

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access and update your personal information. Contact us to request access or corrections.

6.2 Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.

6.3 Opt-Out

You can opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.

6.4 Cookie Management

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6.5 Do Not Track

Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals from browsers.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: info@whatplantshouldIkeep.com

You can also use our contact form to reach us.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to deletion of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

13. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

Consent

By using our website, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.