Who we are
Effective date: 05/03/2026
At TheGardenPlaybook.com (“The Garden Playbook”, “we”, “us”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it.
1) Who we are
Website: TheGardenPlaybook.com
Contact: contact@thegardenplaybook.com
Data controller: Michael Rowan
2) What data we collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
a) Information you provide to us
- Contact details (e.g., name, email) if you email us or submit a form
- Messages and any information you include in communications
b) Information collected automatically
- Device and browser information
- Approximate location (e.g., city/region)
- Pages viewed, time on page, referral source
- IP address (often processed in truncated/anonymised form depending on configuration)
c) Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar tools to operate the site, remember preferences, and measure performance. See “Cookies” below.
3) Why we use your data (purposes)
We use personal data to:
- Respond to messages and support requests
- Improve site performance, content quality, and user experience
- Maintain security and prevent fraud/abuse
- Measure traffic and understand how readers use the site
- Comply with legal obligations
4) Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK users)
Where applicable, we process personal data under one or more of these bases:
- Consent (e.g., non-essential cookies where required)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving the site, preventing abuse)
- Contract (e.g., fulfilling a request you make)
- Legal obligation (e.g., compliance requirements)
5) Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device. We may use:
- Strictly necessary cookies (required for core site functionality)
- Analytics cookies (to understand site usage, improve content)
- Advertising/affiliate cookies (if you use ads or affiliate programmes)
6) Analytics and third-party services
We may use service providers to run the site and understand performance, such as:
- Hosting/CDN providers
- Analytics providers
- Email/newsletter services
- Spam prevention/security tools
- Affiliate networks
These providers process data on our behalf or as separate controllers, depending on the service. We only use reputable providers and limit data shared where possible.
7) Affiliate links and advertising
Some pages may contain affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link, the merchant may set a cookie to track referrals. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
If we display advertising, ad partners may use cookies or similar technologies to measure performance and personalise ads where permitted by law.
8) How long we keep data
We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including to comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes. For example:
- Contact emails: retained for as long as needed to handle the request and maintain records
- Analytics data: retained according to our analytics configuration
- Security logs: retained for a limited period for security purposes
9) Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise your rights, contact us at contact@thegardenplaybook.com.
10) International data transfers
If you access the site from the EEA/UK and our service providers are located outside your country, your data may be transferred internationally. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).
11) Children’s privacy
Our content is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children under [13/16]. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
12) Security
We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
13) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” will reflect the latest version.
Contact: contact@thegardenplaybook.com