Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following information:

• Email Address: Collected when you create an account or contact us.
• Payment Information: If you subscribe to our services, payments are processed through Stripe. We do not store your payment details.
• User-Generated Data: Information you enter into the platform, such as plant details and gardening tasks, is stored securely in our database using Supabase.
• Authentication Data: Managed through Supabase to verify and secure your access to the platform.
• Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use essential cookies for authentication and session management through Supabase. These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled.
• Technical Information: Such as IP address, device and browser information, collected automatically for security, fraud prevention, and service operation.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain your access to the Sproutly Gardening platform.
• To communicate important updates and service-related notifications. We may send occasional product updates if you have opted in.
• To process payments and manage subscriptions (via Stripe).
• To improve and develop our platform based on user interactions.
• To ensure secure authentication and session management using essential cookies.

3. Data Sharing and Security

• We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
• Third-party services such as Supabase (for authentication and data storage) and Stripe (for payment processing) have their own privacy policies governing their data handling practices.
• Our data is stored and processed using trusted third-party providers, including Supabase and Stripe, whose servers may be located outside the UK. Where applicable, appropriate safeguards are in place.

4. Cookies and Tracking

• Essential Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and security purposes, managed by Supabase. These cookies are required for logging in and maintaining active sessions.
• Vercel Web Analytics: We use Vercel Web Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. This service does not use cookies and does not track users across different websites. The data collected is minimal and used for aggregated statistics only. For more information, please refer to Vercel's Privacy and Compliance documentation.
• LocalStorage: We use localStorage to store user preferences, such as view settings (e.g., list or grid view). This data is stored locally on your device and is not shared with third parties.
• Because we only use essential cookies, a cookie consent banner is not required.

5. Your Rights and Choices

• You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the link provided in our messages.
• You can request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us.
• Since we only use essential cookies, there is no option to disable them without affecting platform functionality.
• You have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

6. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any significant changes will be communicated via email or through our website where appropriate.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at rob@sproutlygardening.com.

7. Data Controller

Sproutly Gardening is operated by Robert Grimes (UK).

For any privacy-related questions, contact: rob@sproutlygardening.com.