Effective Date: 6/22/25
At TomatoGrowingTips.com, your privacy matters. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when you visit our website.
1. Who We Are
TomatoGrowingTips.com is an informational blog run by real people who simply love growing tomatoes. We do not sell physical products directly, but we may recommend products and services through affiliate links.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you interact with our site:
- Personal Information You Provide
If you fill out a contact form or sign up for a newsletter (if we offer one), you may provide your name, email address, or other contact information. - Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we collect basic analytics data (such as browser type, pages visited, time spent on site) through tools like Google Analytics. This helps us understand what content is helpful and how to improve the site. - Cookies
We may use cookies to store user preferences and track user behavior on the site to improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings if you prefer.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to messages or inquiries
- Improve the content and functionality of the website
- Track how the site is used through analytics
- Serve personalized product recommendations through affiliate programs
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to anyone. Ever.
4. Affiliate Disclosure
This site participates in affiliate programs such as Amazon Associates and others. These programs may use cookies to track referrals so we can earn a commission if you buy something. You can read more on our Affiliate Disclosure page.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services such as:
- Google Analytics (to understand site traffic)
- Affiliate platforms (to manage product links)
These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not control their actions or data handling.
6. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, product links). Embedded content behaves the same way as if you visited that website directly. Those sites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction with that content.
7. Data Security
We do our best to keep your information secure. However, no system is 100% foolproof, and we cannot guarantee complete protection of data submitted over the internet.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold
- Ask us to delete your information
- Opt-out of cookies or email marketing (if applicable)
If you’d like to contact us about your data or have any privacy questions, feel free to reach out here.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy occasionally. If we make changes, we’ll update the effective date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site means you accept any updates.