Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 6, 2026
Welcome to Garden Calculator. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience when using our garden planning tools and calculators.
1. Information We Collect
Garden Calculator is a free, client-side web application. We do not collect, store, or transmit any personal information you enter into our calculators. All calculations are performed locally in your web browser.
Information You Provide
- Garden Planning Data: When you use our calculators, you may enter information such as garden dimensions, planting dates, location, and hardiness zones. This information remains on your device and is never sent to our servers.
- No Account Required: We do not require registration or account creation to use any of our tools.
Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Statistics: We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, including pages visited, time spent on site, and general geographic location (country/region level only).
- Cookies: We may use cookies and similar technologies for analytics and advertising purposes. See our Cookie Policy section below for more details.
- Device Information: We may collect basic technical information such as browser type, operating system, and device type to optimize our website performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
Since we do not collect personal information, we cannot use it. The anonymous usage data we collect through analytics is used solely to:
- Understand how visitors use our calculators and tools
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Create better garden planning resources based on popular features
3. Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous information such as pages viewed, session duration, and approximate location. This data helps us improve our tools and content.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Google AdSense
We display advertisements through Google AdSense to support the free availability of our tools. Google AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Third-Party Advertising Partners
Advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites to provide relevant advertisements. These partners may include:
- Google AdSense and DoubleClick
- Other advertising networks participating in industry self-regulatory programs
4. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites function properly and provide analytics information.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality. These cookies do not collect personal information.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website through Google Analytics.
- Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display relevant ads.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.
5. Data Storage and Security
Since all calculations are performed in your browser, your garden planning data never leaves your device. We do not maintain databases of user information or calculation results.
Any anonymous analytics data collected is stored securely by third-party service providers (Google Analytics) in accordance with their privacy policies and industry security standards.
6. Children's Privacy
Our website is intended for general audiences and is not specifically directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.
7. International Users
Our website is accessible worldwide. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that any information collected by our analytics partners may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your privacy:
- Access and Control: Since we don't collect personal data, there is no personal data to access or delete. All calculator data stays on your device.
- Opt Out of Analytics: You can install browser extensions to block Google Analytics tracking.
- Opt Out of Personalized Ads: Visit Google Ads Settings or use browser privacy tools to limit ad tracking.
- Cookie Management: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies at any time.
- Do Not Track: We respect browser Do Not Track signals where technically feasible.
9. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites for additional gardening resources and information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
10. Advertising and Monetization
Garden Calculator is provided free of charge and is supported by advertising revenue through Google AdSense. We display ads to keep our tools free and accessible to all gardeners.
- Ads are served by Google AdSense and other approved advertising partners
- We do not control the content of advertisements
- Ad partners may use cookies to provide relevant advertisements
- We comply with Google AdSense policies and guidelines
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of Garden Calculator after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. GDPR Compliance (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right to Access: Request information about data processing activities
- Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate data (though we don't store personal data)
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Object: Object to data processing for marketing purposes
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
Note: We do not sell personal information. Our website does not collect or store personal data beyond anonymous analytics.
14. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Garden Calculator
Website: https://gardencalculator.shop
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.
15. Consent
By using Garden Calculator and our garden planning tools, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.
Summary
What you should know about Garden Calculator and privacy:
- ✓ All calculator data stays on your device - we never see it
- ✓ No registration or personal information required
- ✓ We use cookies only for analytics and advertising
- ✓ Anonymous analytics help us improve our tools
- ✓ Ads keep our calculators free for everyone
- ✓ You can opt out of tracking and personalized ads anytime
- ✓ We respect your privacy and follow industry best practices