PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 01.11.2026
Website: Granny’s Garden Glow


1. Introduction

Welcome to Granny’s Garden Glow (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”).

This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and protected when you visit our gardening blog.

We are committed to transparency and compliance with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

  • Google Ads and Publisher Advertising Policies

By using this Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy.


2. Nature of This Website

Granny’s Garden Glow is an informational gardening blog.

  • We do NOT require user registration.

  • We do NOT offer user accounts.

  • We do NOT directly collect email addresses.

  • We do NOT directly collect personal contact information.

However, certain data may be collected automatically through advertising and analytics services.


3. Information Automatically Collected

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Operating system

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website

  • Cookies and tracking technologies

This information may be collected via third-party services.


4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Website functionality

  • Analytics

  • Advertising personalization

  • Ad performance measurement

Third-Party Services May Include:

  • Google Ads

  • Google AdSense

  • Google Analytics

  • Advertising networks

  • Affiliate networks

Google and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this or other websites.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://adssettings.google.com/

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK, a cookie consent banner will be presented before non-essential cookies are activated.


5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For visitors located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process data based on:

  • Consent (for advertising cookies)

  • Legitimate interests (basic analytics, security, fraud prevention)

  • Legal obligations

Users may withdraw consent at any time through cookie settings.


6. Use of Information

Automatically collected data may be used to:

  • Improve website performance

  • Analyze traffic trends

  • Display relevant advertisements

  • Prevent fraud and abuse

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do NOT sell personal data.


7. Third-Party Advertising

This Website displays advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners.

These partners may:

  • Collect data directly through cookies

  • Use tracking technologies

  • Combine information with other data sources

We do not control third-party data collection practices. Users should review the privacy policies of advertising providers directly.


8. Data Retention

We do not directly store personal data.

Third-party service providers retain data according to their own policies.


9. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Request correction

  • Request deletion

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Withdraw consent

  • Request data portability

  • Opt-out of data sharing

To exercise your rights, you may:

  • Adjust cookie preferences via the cookie banner

  • Contact relevant third-party providers directly (e.g., Google)

California residents may request disclosure of collected data categories under CCPA.

We do not sell personal information.


10. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

If such data is identified, it will be deleted promptly.


11. International Visitors

If you access this Website from outside the hosting country, your information may be transferred and processed internationally in accordance with applicable data protection laws.


12. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the Website.

However, no online transmission is 100% secure.


13. External Links

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate links.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.


14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.

Updates will be reflected by revising the Effective Date.

Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of changes.