privacy

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 01-01-2026
Website: Grows Together (https://grows-together.com)
Contact: Priya Patel — [email protected]

Welcome to Grows Together! This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and the choices you have. We keep it simple, practical, and parent-friendly.

1) Who We Are

Grows Together is a family-friendly gardening and outdoor DIY activity website created by Priya Patel. Our goal is to help parents, teachers, and weekend hobbyists turn big outdoor projects into fun, 15-minute wins.

2) Information We Collect

A) Information you provide

We may collect information you choose to share, such as:

  • Email address (for newsletters, replies, or support)
  • Message content (when you contact us)

B) Information collected automatically

When you visit the site, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect:

  • IP address (often generalized or truncated depending on tools)
  • Device and browser info
  • Pages viewed and time spent
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Approximate location (city/region level)

This helps us understand what content is useful and keep the site running smoothly.

3) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies (small text files stored on your device) and similar technologies for:

  • Site functionality (like remembering preferences)
  • Analytics (understanding site traffic)
  • Advertising (showing relevant ads and measuring performance)

Google AdSense & advertising cookies

This site may display ads served by Google (Google AdSense). Google and its partners may use cookies (including advertising cookies) to:

  • Serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other websites
  • Measure ad performance and limit repeated ads
  • Provide personalized or non-personalized advertising (depending on your settings/region)

Learn more about how Google uses information:

Manage or opt out of personalized ads:

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note: disabling cookies may affect how parts of the site function.

4) How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our content and site experience
  • Respond to messages and support requests
  • Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
  • Monitor site performance, prevent abuse, and maintain security
  • Show and measure ads (including AdSense)

Depending on where you live, we process information under one or more of these bases:

  • Consent (e.g., newsletter sign-up, some cookie choices)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics, security, improving content)
  • Contract/requests (e.g., replying when you contact us)

6) Sharing Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted providers who help operate the site, such as:

  • Analytics providers (traffic measurement)
  • Email/newsletter providers (if you subscribe)
  • Advertising partners (such as Google AdSense)

These providers process data for their services and under their own privacy terms.

We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the site, users, or rights.

7) Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described:

  • Contact emails/messages: kept as needed to respond and keep basic records
  • Newsletter subscriptions: kept until you unsubscribe
  • Analytics/advertising data: retained according to provider settings and policies

8) Your Choices & Rights

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from emails anytime (link in the email)
  • Disable cookies in your browser settings
  • Adjust ad personalization in Google Ad Settings

If you have privacy rights (depending on your region), you may request to:

  • Access, correct, or delete your personal information
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Request data portability (where applicable)

To make a request, email: [email protected]

9) Children’s Privacy

Grows Together is designed for adults (parents, teachers, and hobbyists). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or the age required by your local law). If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we’ll take appropriate steps to remove it.

We may link to other websites (like tool recommendations, learning resources, or partner sites). Their privacy practices are their own, so please review their policies.

11) Security

We use reasonable safeguards to protect information. No website can guarantee perfect security, but we work hard to keep things safe and tidy.

12) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top will reflect the latest version.

13) Contact

Questions, concerns, or privacy requests:
Priya Patel
Email: [email protected]