At SeedsBulbs.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices, including how we comply with applicable data privacy laws and Google AdSense requirements. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to our users and to deliver relevant advertisements through Google AdSense. The types of information we collect include:

a. Information You Provide

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us, you may provide information such as your name, email address, phone number, billing information, or shipping address.
• User-Generated Content: Information you provide through comments, reviews, or other interactions on our website.

b. Automatically Collected Information

• Device and Usage Information: We collect information about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior (e.g., pages visited, time spent on the site).
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website and advertisements. This includes data collected by Google AdSense and its partners to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.

c. Information from Third Parties

• We may receive information from third-party services, such as Google AdSense, Google Analytics, or other advertising partners, about your interactions with ads or other websites.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To Operate and Improve Our Website: To process transactions, respond to inquiries, and enhance user experience.
• To Provide Personalized Advertising: Google AdSense and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to SeedsBulbs.com and other websites. This may include targeted or retargeted ads.
• To Analyze Website Performance: We use tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve its functionality.
• To Comply with Legal Obligations: To meet requirements under applicable laws, such as GDPR, CCPA, and CalOPPA.

3. Third-Party Data Sharing

We share information with third parties in the following ways:

• Google AdSense and Advertising Partners: Google AdSense uses cookies to deliver personalized ads. These cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to SeedsBulbs.com and other sites. You can learn more about Google’s data practices in their Privacy Policy.
• Service Providers: We work with third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, shipping companies) to fulfill orders and provide services. These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their functions.
• Legal Compliance: We may share information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or property.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SeedsBulbs.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and provide personalized ads. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our website.

a. Types of Cookies

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., maintaining your session during checkout).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and its partners to serve relevant ads based on your interests.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to collect information about how visitors use our website, such as through Google Analytics.

b. Managing Cookies

You can manage or opt out of cookies in the following ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
• Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: You can opt out of interest-based advertising by visiting Google’s Ad Settings or aboutads.info for other third-party vendors.
• Cookie Consent: For users in the European Economic Area (EEA) and the United Kingdom, we obtain your consent for non-essential cookies through a cookie consent banner, in compliance with GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.

5. Your Data Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (e.g., under CCPA for California residents).
• Restrict Processing: Request restrictions on how we process your data (e.g., under GDPR for EEA residents).
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@seedsbulbs.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable laws (e.g., 30 days for GDPR, 45 days for CCPA).

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Transfers

SeedsBulbs.com is based in the United States. If you are accessing our website from outside the U.S., your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other countries. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR for EEA residents.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us at privacy@seedsbulbs.com, and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Compliance with Google AdSense Requirements

SeedsBulbs.com uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. As part of our compliance with Google AdSense policies:

• We disclose that third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other sites.
• We inform you that Google’s advertising cookies enable it and its partners to serve relevant ads.
• We provide options for you to opt out of personalized advertising through Google’s Ad Settings or aboutads.info.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us Contact Us