Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how My Garden Roots uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to recognize you when you visit our website and application. We believe in being clear and honest about how we collect and use data related to you.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our platform to operate, while others help us enhance your gardening experience. We categorize our cookies into three main types:

• Essential Cookies: These are strictly necessary for the platform to function. They include authentication cookies that keep you securely logged in to your account.
• Functional Cookies: These help us remember your preferences, such as your selected growing zone, preferred unit format (metric/imperial), and visual theme (light/dark mode).
• Performance Cookies: These collect aggregated information about how visitors use our platform, helping us understand which features are most popular and where we need to improve performance.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. For example, we use analytics services to help us understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience. These cookies may track things such as how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit.

4. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our platform though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted (for instance, you may be required to log in more frequently).

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at:
privacy@mygardenroots.com