Effective Date: July 2025
Welcome to Southeast Garden. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information.
Information We Collect
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Personal Information: When you contact us by email or phone, we may collect your name, email address, mailing address, and phone number.
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Automatically Collected Data: We use Google Analytics and similar tools to gather anonymous usage information such as IP address ranges, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on each page.
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Cookies and Tracking: We place cookies—small data files stored on your device—to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and improve performance. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some site features may not work properly.
How We Use Your Information
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To Respond to Inquiries: We use your contact details to reply to questions, send requested resources, and provide support.
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To Improve Our Site: Aggregated analytics help us understand which pages are most useful and where we can enhance content or navigation.
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To Send Newsletters (Optional): If you subscribe, we will send seasonal gardening tips and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in each email.
Sharing and Disclosure
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Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party services (e.g., email platforms, analytics providers) that help us operate the site. These providers are contractually bound to protect your information.
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Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights in court.
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No Sale of Personal Data: We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to marketers or other third parties.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined—usually no more than three years—unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
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Delete your data, subject to legal obligations.
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Opt out of marketing communications.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected] or call +1 (910) 555-0183.
Security
We implement industry-standard measures (SSL/TLS encryption, secure servers, and access controls) to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.
External Links
Our site may link to third-party websites for additional resources or references. We are not responsible for their privacy practices—please review each site’s policy before sharing personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Our content is intended for adults and general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently done so, please contact us to request deletion.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant updates will be noted with a new “Effective Date” at the top.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, reach out:
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Email: [email protected]
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Phone: +1 (910) 555-0183
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Mail: Southeast Garden, 456 Coastal Breeze Road, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for trusting Southeast Garden with your information.