Last Updated: Aug 17, 2026
Privacy Policy
GardenKindred (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website gardenkindred.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit or interact with our Site.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Contact form submissions:Â name, email address, and message content when you contact us.
- Newsletter signup (“Grow Along”):Â email address, and optionally your name, when you subscribe.
- Comments:Â name, email, and website (if provided) when you comment on a post.
Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data:Â pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URL, browser type, device type, and general location (city/country level), collected via cookies and analytics tools.
- Cookies and similar technologies:Â used for site functionality, analytics, and advertising (see Section 5).
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information such as financial account numbers, government ID numbers, or health information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions, comments, and contact form submissions
- Send our “Grow Along” newsletter to subscribers who opt in
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Analyze traffic and content performance
- Display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, spam, or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., email service provider for newsletters, hosting provider, analytics providers), bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Advertising partners (e.g., ad networks such as Mediavine, Google AdSense, or similar), who may use cookies to serve relevant ads. See Section 5 for details.
- Affiliate partners (e.g., Amazon Associates), when you click an affiliate link — see Section 6.
- Legal authorities, if required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, users, or the public.
- Business transfers, if GardenKindred is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
GardenKindred participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links do not affect our editorial opinions or recommendations — we only recommend products we believe are genuinely useful based on real gardening experience.
5. Cookies and Advertising
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Serve relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
Third-party advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide targeted advertisements. This is sometimes called “interest-based advertising.”
Your choices:
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect Site functionality.
- You can opt out of interest-based advertising via the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page or Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
- If a cookie consent banner is active on this Site, you can manage your preferences there at any time.
6. Your Privacy Rights
If You Are in the European Economic Area (GDPR)
You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict the use of your personal data, and the right to data portability and to object to processing. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@gardenkindred.com.
If You Are a California Resident (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion of your personal information, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (including for cross-context behavioral advertising via cookies). We do not sell personal information for money. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@gardenkindred.com.
All Users
You may unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the unsubscribe link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
9. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate and social media links. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:
Email: hell@gardenkindred.com Or use our Contact page