Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 28, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how indoorplantcare.com ("the Site," "we," "us") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit or interact with the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.

1. Who we are

The Site is operated by Thomas Joseph as an independent editorial publication. The Site is based in the United States. If you have questions about this Policy or your data, contact us via the contact page.

2. Information we collect

2.1 Information you provide

If you contact us through the contact form, submit comments, or sign up for any newsletter, we collect the information you provide — typically your email address and any message contents. We use this information solely to respond to your inquiry or send communications you have requested.

2.2 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:

• Device and browser information — browser type and version, operating system, device type, screen size, and language preference
• Usage data — pages viewed, time spent on pages, click patterns, scroll depth, referring website, and search terms used to reach the Site
• Approximate location — derived from your IP address (typically city or region, not precise location)
• Log data — IP address, access times, and pages requested (standard web server logs)

2.3 Cookies and similar technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies (such as local storage and pixels) to operate, analyze traffic, and personalize your experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device. Categories of cookies we may use:

• Strictly necessary cookies — required for the Site to function (such as remembering accessibility preferences). These cannot be disabled without breaking Site functionality.
• Analytics cookies — used to understand how visitors interact with the Site, including via Google Analytics or similar privacy-respecting analytics platforms.
• Affiliate tracking cookies — when you click an affiliate link, the merchant (such as Amazon) may set cookies that allow them to credit referrals to the Site. We do not control these cookies; they are governed by the merchant's privacy policy.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when cookies are being set. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.

3. How we use information

We use the information collected to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Understand which content is most useful to visitors
• Respond to inquiries you send us
• Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
• Comply with legal obligations
• Pay applicable affiliate commissions and track referral performance

4. Third-party services

The Site uses third-party services that may collect information about you independently. These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review:

• Vercel — hosting and infrastructure (privacy policy)
• Google Analytics — traffic and behavior analytics (privacy policy)
• Amazon Associates — affiliate program (privacy notice)
• Unsplash — image hosting and delivery (privacy policy)

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Affiliate links and commercial relationships

The Site contains affiliate links — most commonly to Amazon.com via the Amazon Associates program. When you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. The merchant may track your visit using their own cookies. See our Affiliate Disclosure for full details.

6. How we share information

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers — vendors who provide hosting, analytics, email delivery, or other operational services on our behalf
• Legal requirements — when required to comply with applicable law, court orders, government requests, or to protect our rights, property, or safety
• Business transfers — in connection with a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, or similar transaction, information may be transferred subject to confidentiality obligations

7. Data retention

We retain information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Analytics data is typically aggregated and anonymized after collection. Contact form submissions are retained for as long as reasonably necessary to address your inquiry.

8. Your rights

8.1 General rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the rights to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your personal information ("right to be forgotten")
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Receive a portable copy of your information
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, contact us via the contact page. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

8.2 California residents (CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA") provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information, including the rights to know what categories of personal information we collect, the right to delete personal information (with certain exceptions), the right to correct inaccurate personal information, and the right to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information.

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. To the extent that participation in affiliate or analytics programs is considered "sharing" under the CCPA, California residents may opt out by adjusting their browser's Global Privacy Control settings or contacting us directly.

8.3 European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") and equivalent laws. Our legal basis for processing your information is generally (a) your consent (for cookies and analytics where required), (b) our legitimate interest in operating and improving the Site, or (c) compliance with legal obligations. You may lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

9. Children's privacy

The Site is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

10. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect information collected through the Site. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you provide information at your own risk.

11. International data transfers

The Site is operated from the United States. If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to this transfer.

12. Do Not Track signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" ("DNT") signal. Because there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, the Site does not currently respond to them. We do honor Global Privacy Control ("GPC") signals where they apply to opt-out of "sale" or "sharing" under the CCPA.

13. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Significant changes may be announced through a prominent notice on the Site. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.

14. Contact

Questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy can be sent through the contact page.