Localgardener.org (“the Website”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently and securely.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected, used, and protected in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
Website: localgardener.org
Data Controller: Leslie Tuttle
Contact email: info@localgardener.org
For any privacy-related queries, please contact the email above.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on how you use this Website, we may collect:
Information You Provide Directly
- Name
- Email address
- Any information submitted via contact forms
- Information provided when subscribing to newsletters
- Information provided when purchasing digital products (if applicable)
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Time and date of visits
- Referring website
This data is collected via cookies and analytics tools (see Cookies section below).
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use your personal data to:
- Respond to enquiries
- Send newsletters or updates (if you have subscribed)
- Deliver digital products or services
- Improve website content and performance
- Monitor website usage
- Comply with legal obligations
We will only process your data where we have a lawful basis to do so, including:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Legal obligation
- Legitimate interests (such as improving the Website)
4. Email Marketing
If you subscribe to a newsletter, your email address will only be used to send you the content you have requested.
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
Your data will not be sold or shared for unrelated marketing purposes.
5. Digital Products & Payments (If Applicable)
If you purchase digital products, payment processing is handled by secure third-party providers (such as Payhip or payment gateways). We do not store your full payment details.
Please review the privacy policies of any third-party payment providers you use.
6. Cookies
This Website uses cookies to:
- Improve user experience
- Analyse traffic and performance
- Remember user preferences
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
If you use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics), these may set cookies to collect anonymised traffic data.
For more detailed information, you may wish to create a separate Cookies Policy.
7. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third-party service providers who help operate the Website, such as:
- Email marketing platforms
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors
These providers are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfil the purpose it was collected for
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes
You may request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights below).
9. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
ICO website: https://ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, please contact: info@localgardener.org
10. Data Security
Reasonable technical and organisational measures are in place to protect your personal data from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access.
However, no online transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Third-Party Links
This Website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
Please review their privacy policies separately.
12. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. The most recent version will always be posted on this page with the updated date.