1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you sign up for Plant Rodeo:

• Email address
• Username
• Growing zone
• Password (stored securely)

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used strictly for:

• Account creation and management
• Personalizing your experience based on your growing zone
• Sending account-related emails (password resets, service updates)
• Sending promotional emails only if you opt-in

3. Cookies & Automated Data Collection

We may use cookies and server logs for security and analytics purposes. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.

4. Your Rights & Control Over Your Data

You can manage your data through your user profile page, where you can:

• Update your username, email, or growing zone
• Change your password
• Delete your account

5. Marketing & Communications

We follow an opt-in policy, meaning you will only receive marketing emails if you subscribe. You can unsubscribe anytime.

6. Security Measures

We are implementing security measures such as password hashing, SSL encryption, and limited data access.

7. Compliance with Privacy Laws

We aim to comply with GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California) by allowing data access and deletion requests.

8. Children's Privacy

Users under 13 are not allowed to create accounts. If an account is found belonging to a child under 13, it will be deleted.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy. Users will be notified via an announcement on our website or email (if subscribed).

10. Contact Information

If you have any privacy concerns, please contact us via the Contact Form on our website.

11. Uploading Images

Users may upload images to personalize their profiles or share gardening-related content. By uploading an image, you agree that:

• You have the legal right to use and share the image.
• The image does not contain copyrighted material unless you own or have permission to use it.
• The image does not contain nudity, explicit content, hate speech, or any form of offensive material.
• The image does not promote violence, discrimination, or illegal activities.
• You grant Plant Rodeo a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, display, modify, and distribute the uploaded image for website functionality, promotional, and marketing purposes.
• We reserve the right to remove any image that violates our policies at our sole discretion.

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in the removal of images, suspension, or termination of your account.

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