Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Last Updated: June 1, 2025
Welcome to DesertGardenGuide.com (“we”, “our”, or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data in connection with our website and services.
1. What Information We Collect
We may collect both personally identifiable information (PII) and non-personal information as follows:
Non-Personal Data (Automatically Collected)
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Referring website
- Pages visited & session duration
- Cookie and pixel data
Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)
- Name and email (if submitted via forms, comments, or future newsletter signups)
We do not currently offer user accounts, but may in the future. Any change will be reflected here.
2. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and pixels for the following purposes:
- Website analytics (Google Analytics)
- Affiliate link performance
- Content personalization
- Ad targeting (in future)
You can opt out or manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may impact website functionality.
3. Affiliate Disclosure
DesertGardenGuide.com is a participant in affiliate marketing programs. This means when you click certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
We are committed to only recommending products and services we trust and believe are valuable to desert gardeners. However, we are not liable for third-party content, products, or privacy practices.
4. Analytics and Data Collection Tools
We currently use:
- Google Analytics
- [Optional in future] Meta Pixel
- [Optional] Pinterest Tag or similar retargeting tools
These help us understand how visitors interact with our site and optimize our content and performance. All data is anonymized and aggregated unless you opt in to email collection.
5. GDPR and CCPA Rights
If you are visiting from the EU or California, the following rights apply:
Under GDPR (Europe):
- Right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to data portability
Under CCPA (California):
- Right to know what personal info is collected
- Right to request deletion
- Right to opt-out of data sale (we do not sell personal data)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at: 
jamesmcr123@gmail.com
6. Data Sharing and Retention
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We may share data with trusted third-party vendors (e.g., analytics platforms, email service providers) only as necessary to operate the site and services.
We retain:
- Analytics data: indefinitely (aggregated, anonymized)
- Form submissions/emails: only as long as needed for the stated purpose
7. Children’s Privacy
This site is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If such data is identified, we will delete it immediately.
8. Embedded Content and External Links
In the future, this website may include:
- Embedded videos (e.g., YouTube)
- Social media widgets
- Google Maps
Such embeds act like visitors have visited the other site directly. We recommend reviewing their policies independently.
9. Contact Information
If you have questions or would like to manage or delete your personal data:
Email: jamesmcr123@gmail.com
Website: https://desertgardenguide.com
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will always be posted here with an updated effective date.