Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2, 2026.
This Privacy Policy explains what information The Happy Gardening (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects when you visit this website, how we use it, and the choices you have. We try to keep this short and human-readable.
Information we collect
Information you give us
- Contact form: when you write to us, we receive your name, email address, and message.
- Comments: if comments are open, we store the name, email, and content you submit.
- Newsletter: if you subscribe, your email is sent to our email service provider.
Information collected automatically
- Server logs: our hosting provider records standard access logs (IP, user-agent, page).
- Cookies: small text files used to remember preferences and measure traffic.
- Analytics: aggregated, anonymous traffic data via Google Analytics or a similar tool.
How we use your information
- To reply to messages you send via the contact form or email.
- To deliver newsletters you have requested.
- To improve content and site performance based on aggregate analytics.
- To detect and prevent spam, fraud, and abuse.
Cookies
We use cookies to keep the site working smoothly and to understand how visitors use our content. You can disable cookies in your browser at any time. The site will still function, but some features may not behave as expected.
Third-party services
We may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies. These can include:
- Google Fonts — serves the typefaces used on this site.
- Google Analytics — aggregate, anonymized traffic statistics.
- Google AdSense — if ads are enabled, AdSense may use cookies to personalize ads.
- Image CDNs (Wikimedia Commons, Unsplash) — image delivery for some illustrations.
- Newsletter platforms — if connected, store your email and engagement data.
- Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads to users based on their visits to this and other websites.
These cookies enable Google and its partners to show ads based on your interests and browsing behavior.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://www.google.com/settings/adsYou may also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies by visiting:
https://www.aboutads.infoWe have no control over these cookies used by third-party advertisers.
Your rights
Depending on where you live (EU/UK GDPR, California CCPA, etc.), you may have the right to:
- Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
- We do not sell your personal information
- Ask us to correct or delete your information.
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
- Object to processing of your information.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at gardenerthehappy@gmail.com.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information, please contact us and we will delete it.
Data retention
Contact-form messages are retained for as long as needed to handle the conversation, then archived or deleted. Comments persist as long as the site is online. Analytics data is anonymized and retained per the analytics provider’s default policy.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. The “last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent change. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.
Contact
For privacy questions, email gardenerthehappy@gmail.com.
This page is a plain-language template and does not constitute legal advice. If your jurisdiction requires more specific disclosures, please consult a qualified attorney.