Last updated: 10 October 2025
The Gardening Foodie respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect on thegardeningfoodie.com and how we use it.
Who we are and how to contact us
Email: ashika@thegardeningfoodie.com
What we collect
- Information you provide (for example, comments or email sign-ups): your name, email, and any content you submit.
- Information collected automatically: pages viewed, links clicked, IP address, device/browser info, approximate location, and similar usage data (via cookies and similar technologies).
- Information from partners (for example, analytics, advertising, and email providers) that helps us measure traffic, protect the site, and personalize content/ads.
How we use information
- Operate, maintain, and improve the site; prevent fraud/abuse; analyze performance.
- Send email updates if you subscribe (you can unsubscribe anytime).
- Personalize content and advertising.
- Comply with law and enforce our terms.
Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies, pixels, and local storage so the site works properly and to understand how it’s used. You can control cookies in your browser settings; blocking some cookies may affect site features.
Advertising (Raptive)
CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement
Analytics and email
We use analytics tools (for example, Google Analytics) to understand site traffic and performance: https://policies.google.com/privacy
If you sign up for emails, we use an email service provider to deliver newsletters and manage subscriptions.
Affiliate links
Some posts include affiliate links. If you purchase through those links, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Your choices and rights
- Email: unsubscribe using the link in any newsletter.
- Cookies/ads: manage cookies in your browser settings. For U.S. visitors, you can manage personalized ad choices (including “Do Not Sell or Share” options under state laws) via the “Privacy Choices” link in our site footer.
- Access / deletion / correction (where applicable by law): email ashika@thegardeningfoodie.com.
Children’s privacy
This site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Security and retention
We use reasonable safeguards to protect information and keep it only as long as needed for the purposes described above or as required by law.
International visitors
By using the site from outside your country, you understand your data may be processed in locations where our service providers operate.
Changes to this policy
If we make material changes, we’ll update this page and the “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the site means you accept the updated policy.
Contact
Email: ashika@thegardeningfoodie.com
Terms of service
Acceptance of Terms
By using thegardeningfoodie.com (the “Website”), you agree to these Terms of Service. If you’re not comfortable with these Terms, you may choose not to use the Site.
1) Dispute Resolution
Before filing a claim, please email us at ashika@thegardeningfoodie.com so we can try to resolve it in good faith within 30 days. If we cannot resolve it, any claim or dispute arising out of or relating to your use of the Site may be brought in small-claims court (if eligible) or in any court of competent jurisdiction.
2) Consent to Data Collection
These Terms incorporate our Privacy Policy (this page), which explains how we and our vendors/service providers collect and use data when you use the Site. By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described here, including ad-related choices managed via the “Privacy Choices” link shown to U.S. visitors.
3) Limitation of Liability
To the maximum extent permitted by law, we and our vendors/service providers are not liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits, revenues, data, or goodwill, arising from or related to your use of (or inability to use) the Site. In no event will our aggregate liability to you exceed the greater of (A) the total amount you paid to us (if any) for use of the Site during the six months before the event giving rise to liability, or (B) US$100.
4) Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. If we make material changes, we will post the updated Terms on this page with a new “Last updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the updated Terms.
Contact
Questions about these Terms: ashika@thegardeningfoodie.com
