Last updated: December 2024
GreenThumb Gardens ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site") or use our services. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
This Privacy Policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws. We are committed to transparency and giving you control over your personal data.
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us, including:
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:
We may receive information about you from third-party sources, including:
We use the collected data for various purposes in accordance with GDPR principles:
Under GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
We share information when you explicitly consent to such sharing.
We employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our services:
These providers have access to your personal information only to perform tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.
We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
Information you voluntarily share in community sections (e.g., plant photos, gardening tips) may be visible to other users.
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Germany. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
You can request deletion of your data at any time (see Your Rights section below).
As a data subject under GDPR, you have the following rights:
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
You can request limitation of how we process your personal information.
You can request your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
You can object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
You can withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond within 30 days of receipt of your request. Some requests may require identity verification for security purposes.
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.
Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
If you believe we have not complied with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. In Germany, this is the Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI).
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with GDPR and other applicable privacy laws. By using our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.