Privacy Policy

Thank you for using our website UseSow (referred to as the “Site”)! This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from the Site, create an account, or otherwise use any services available through our plant marketplace (collectively, “Services”).

1. Information We Collect

Account Data: When you register an account, we collect your email address, username, and any other details you choose to provide (like profile information). We use this to manage your account and provide our Services (e.g., track plants, design gardens, share content, etc.).

Usage Data: We track clicks, page views, and other actions taken on the Site to improve user experience, troubleshoot technical issues, and recommend content (e.g., plant recommendations).

Affiliate Links: Our Site may contain affiliate links, which means if you click on or purchase products through those links, we may receive a commission. These links will not affect your purchase or the price you pay.

User-Generated Content: If you create or share gardens, photos, comments, or other content publicly, these items may be visible to other users.

2. Cookies & Other Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to remember your preferences, personalize your experience, and analyze our website traffic. You can refuse cookies by adjusting your browser settings, but certain features may not function properly without them.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and personalize our Services (including plant recommendations).
• To manage user accounts, support, and communications.
• To analyze trends, understand user interactions, and improve our Site.
• To detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics), affiliate partners, or if required by law or to protect our rights. When you choose to make your gardens, posts, or any other content public, that information is viewable by other users.

5. Data Retention & Security

We store your information only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless otherwise required by law. We implement commercially reasonable measures to protect your data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in some jurisdictions), and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain data protection rights (access, correction, deletion, etc.). Please contact us if you wish to exercise any of these rights.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Site.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our privacy practices, please contact us at: [email protected].