PRIVACY POLICY

Effective date: February 24, 2026

By using sowsmallgarden.com (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information

We collect personal information only when you voluntarily provide it.

This may include:

  • Email address (when submitting a comment or contacting us)

When visitors leave comments on the Website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection. Email addresses provided in comments are not publicly displayed.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

2. Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visit
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website

This information helps us analyze trends, administer the Website, and improve content.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help websites function and collect analytical data.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the Website may not function properly without cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Session Cookies – Necessary for website functionality
  • Preference Cookies – Remember user preferences
  • Security Cookies – Help maintain website security
  • Forms Cookies – Store information when submitting comments
  • Affiliate Cookies – Track referrals for commission purposes

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website and to improve our content.

Google Analytics may collect information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is collected in aggregate form.

For more information on how Google processes data, visit:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Affiliate Links

The Website participates in affiliate marketing programs, including the Amazon Associates Program.

If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate links use cookies to track referrals and commissions.

For additional details, please see our Disclosure page.

GDPR (European Economic Area Users)

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

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your information based on:

  • Your consent (e.g., submitting a comment)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., improving website performance through analytics)
  • Compliance with legal obligations

Your GDPR Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Restrict or object to certain processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact form on this Website.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

You have the right to:

  • Request disclosure of the categories of personal information we collect
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Know whether your personal information is sold or shared

We do not sell your personal information.

To submit a request regarding your personal information, please contact us through the Website.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

Comments and associated metadata may be retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.