Privacy Policy for Grow a Garden Calculator
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Grow a Garden Calculator (growagardencalculator.cc)! We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing advanced profit optimization tools, comprehensive crop databases, and strategic guides for Grow a Garden players. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices in clear, understandable terms.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Information: Email address, username, and profile preferences when you create an account
- Calculator Inputs: Crop selections, investment amounts, time preferences, and optimization parameters
- Saved Calculations: Calculation history, favorite strategies, and custom farming plans you choose to save
- Communication Data: Messages sent through contact forms or support channels
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Analytics: Pages visited, calculation tools used, time spent, feature interactions, and user journey patterns
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, screen resolution, and referral sources
- Performance Data: Page load times, error reports, and system performance metrics to improve user experience
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality, user authentication, and security
- Preference Cookies: Store your settings, language preferences, and calculator configurations
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve our tools (Google Analytics, if applicable)
- Local Storage: Browser-based storage for offline calculator functionality and quick access to recent calculations
2. How We Use Your Information
2.1 Service Provision
- Deliver accurate calculation results and optimization recommendations
- Maintain and improve our calculator tools, crop databases, and strategic guides
- Provide personalized farming strategies based on your preferences and goals
- Enable account features like saved calculations and progress tracking
2.2 Platform Enhancement
- Analyze usage patterns to identify popular features and optimization opportunities
- Conduct A/B testing to improve user interface and calculation accuracy
- Monitor system performance and resolve technical issues
- Develop new tools and features based on user needs
2.3 Communication
- Send important updates about new features, calculation improvements, or policy changes
- Respond to support requests and provide technical assistance
- Share educational content about Grow a Garden strategies (only if you opt-in)
2.4 Legal and Security
- Comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Enforce our Terms of Service and resolve disputes
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)
- Legitimate Interest: Improving our services, analytics, and security measures
- Contract Performance: Providing calculator services you've requested
- Consent: Marketing communications and optional features (where required)
- Legal Obligation: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations
4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Grow a Garden Calculator is designed to be educational and safe for all ages, including students learning about optimization and mathematical calculations. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent.
If you are under 13: Please ask your parent or guardian to contact us before using our services.
For Parents: If you believe your child under 13 has provided personal information, contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete it promptly.
5. Data Security & Protection
5.1 Security Measures
- Encryption: All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption
- Access Controls: Strict employee access controls and authentication requirements
- Regular Audits: Periodic security assessments and vulnerability testing
- Data Minimization: We collect only necessary information for service provision
- Secure Storage: Industry-standard data centers with physical and digital security
5.2 Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active, plus 30 days after deletion request
- Calculation History: Stored for up to 2 years to improve our algorithms
- Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data retained for up to 3 years
- Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations
6. Information Sharing & Disclosure
6.1 We DO NOT:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Share your calculation data with competitors
- Use your data for advertising purposes without consent
- Provide individual user data to marketing companies
6.2 Limited Sharing Scenarios:
- Service Providers: Trusted partners who help operate our platform (hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect legal rights
- Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale (with user notification)
- Safety & Security: To prevent fraud, abuse, or protect user safety
7. Your Privacy Rights & Choices
7.1 Account Management
- Access: View all personal information we have about you
- Update: Modify your account information and preferences anytime
- Delete: Request complete account deletion (processed within 30 days)
- Export: Download your calculation history and saved data
7.2 Communication Preferences
- Email Notifications: Opt-out of non-essential communications
- Marketing: Unsubscribe from promotional content (if applicable)
- Support: Always available for account and technical issues
7.3 Cookie & Tracking Controls
- Browser Settings: Disable cookies through browser preferences
- Analytics Opt-out: Use browser extensions or our opt-out tools
- Local Storage: Clear saved calculations and preferences anytime
8. International Data Transfers
If you access our service from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the US where our servers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
9.1 Policy Updates
- We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements
- Material changes will be highlighted and communicated via email (for registered users) or prominent website notice
- Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy
9.2 Version History
- Current Version: 1.0 (January 1, 2025)
- Previous versions available upon request
10. Contact Us & Privacy Requests
10.1 General Inquiries
Email: [email protected]
Website: growagardencalculator.cc
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours
10.2 Privacy-Specific Requests
For data access, deletion, or privacy concerns, please include:
- Your registered email address
- Specific request type (access, deletion, correction, etc.)
- Any relevant account details to help us locate your information
10.3 Data Protection Officer
For complex privacy matters or GDPR-related requests, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: [email protected]
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
By using Grow a Garden Calculator, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your garden optimization journey!