Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

Welcome to Plant Simply ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our blog at plantsimply.com (the "Site"). Please read it carefully.

By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide directly:

  • Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter via Mailchimp
  • Any information you submit through contact forms or blog comments

Information collected automatically:

  • Your IP address and general location
  • Browser type and device information
  • Pages you visit and how long you spend on them
  • Referring URLs (the site you came from)
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 4)

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Operate and improve the Site
  • Send you our email newsletter (only if you have subscribed)
  • Display relevant advertisements through our ad partners
  • Analyse site traffic and reader behaviour to create better content
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

This Site uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently. Each has its own privacy policy, which we encourage you to review.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this Site. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet. For more information, visit Google's Privacy & Terms.

Adsterra

We also display advertisements through Adsterra. Adsterra may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve personalised ads. For more information about how Adsterra collects and uses data, please visit Adsterra's Privacy Policy.

Affiliate Links

Some posts on this Site contain affiliate links. This means that if you click a link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely believe in.

Affiliate links may use cookies to track referrals. Our affiliate partners include, but are not limited to, Amazon Associates and other gardening product programmes. Each affiliate partner has its own privacy policy governing its use of your data.

We always disclose when a post contains affiliate links.

Mailchimp

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your name and email address are stored and processed by Mailchimp (owned by Intuit). Mailchimp may use this information to send you emails on our behalf. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link at the bottom of any newsletter email.

For more information, visit Mailchimp's Privacy Policy.

Blogger (Google)

This Site is hosted on Blogger, a platform owned by Google. Google may collect certain data as part of hosting this blog. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

4. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. This Site uses cookies for the following purposes:

Cookie type Purpose
Essential Required for the Site to function properly
Analytics Help us understand how visitors use the Site
Advertising Used by Google AdSense and Adsterra to serve and personalise ads
Affiliate tracking Track referrals from our affiliate links
Email/newsletter Mailchimp may set cookies related to newsletter activity

How to control cookies: You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of this Site. Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings menu. You can also opt out of interest-based advertising at aboutads.info or youronlinechoices.eu.

5. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access — the right to request a copy of the data we hold about you
  • Correction — the right to request that inaccurate data be corrected
  • Deletion — the right to request that your data be deleted
  • Opt-out — the right to opt out of personalised advertising or email marketing at any time
  • Portability — the right to receive your data in a portable format

EU/EEA visitors (GDPR): You have the rights listed above under the General Data Protection Regulation. Our legal basis for processing data is legitimate interest (analytics, site operation) and consent (newsletter subscription, personalised ads).

California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information we collect, to request deletion, and to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 8.

6. Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:

Plant Simply Email: hiplantsimply@gmail.com Website: plantsimply.com


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