Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 2025-10-05
Who We Are
Garden Hose Guide (gardenhoseguide.site) provides data‑driven guidance on garden hoses and related accessories. You can contact us at [email protected].
Scope
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and your choices. By using our site, you agree to this policy.
Information We Collect
- Information you provide: Emails you send us and any attachments (e.g., photos for troubleshooting)
- Automatic data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, and timestamps, collected via server logs and cookies
- Partner data: Limited information from affiliate networks or analytics providers that helps us attribute traffic or measure site usage
- Aggregated/De‑identified data: We may aggregate usage data for reporting and product improvement
How We Use Information
- Provide and improve content, tools, and recommendations
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Analyze site performance, fix errors, and prevent abuse
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce site terms
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and understand how our content is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may limit functionality.
Analytics
We may use privacy‑focused analytics or third‑party services to understand site usage (pages visited, time on page, referrers). These services may set cookies or collect IP addresses in accordance with their policies.
Affiliate Disclosure and Advertising
Some links on our site are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies or other identifiers to track referrals. Commissions do not affect our editorial independence or the price you pay. We clearly label or disclose affiliate relationships where required by law.
Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK)
Where applicable, we process personal data based on: consent (e.g., non‑essential cookies), legitimate interests (e.g., site security, analytics), performance of a contract (responding to your requests), and legal obligations.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with:
- Service providers that help operate our site (hosting, analytics) under confidentiality terms
- Affiliate networks/retailers for purchase attribution
- Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described or as required by law. Emails and support attachments are typically retained for up to 24 months unless you request deletion sooner.
Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
International Transfers
If we transfer data across borders, we use appropriate safeguards such as contractual protections consistent with applicable law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent where processing relies on consent. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
Do Not Track
Our site does not respond to Do Not Track signals. You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
Children’s Privacy
Our site is not intended for children under 13 (or the equivalent minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the revised date at the top. Material changes will be highlighted within the policy or via a site notice.
Contact
For privacy questions or requests, email [email protected].