Privacy Policy

Site: gardentoolshq.com Effective Date: February 18, 2026 Last Updated: February 18, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Garden Tools HQ (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit gardentoolshq.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

Questions? Contact us at miller@netglide.com

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

We do not require you to create an account or submit personal information to browse Garden Tools HQ. If you contact us via email, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (such as your name and email address).

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit Garden Tools HQ, we and our third-party partners automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

IP address (which may indicate your general geographic location)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring URLs (the page you came from)
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Clicks and link interactions
Device identifiers

This information is collected primarily through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies (see Section 3 for more detail).

2. Third-Party Services We Use

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about traffic and usage patterns using cookies.

Opt out: Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
Google Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Cloudflare

Our site is protected and accelerated by Cloudflare, which may log request data (including IP addresses) for security and performance purposes.

Cloudflare Privacy Policy: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy

Amazon Associates

Garden Tools HQ is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. When you click Amazon affiliate links on our site, Amazon may set cookies on your device to track purchases for commission attribution.

Amazon Privacy Policy: amazon.com/privacy

Other Affiliate Networks

We may also participate in programs operated by:

ShareASale: shareasale.com/privacy
CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction): cj.com/privacy
Impact: impact.com/privacy-policy

These networks use cookies and tracking pixels to attribute sales and pay us commissions. Each network’s tracking practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

3. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types:

Cookie Type	Purpose	Duration
Analytics Cookies	Track page views, sessions, and traffic sources (Google Analytics)	Up to 2 years
Affiliate Cookies	Track clicks to retailer sites for commission attribution	24 hours (Amazon) to 90 days
Security Cookies	Cloudflare protection against bots and attacks	Session to 1 year
Preference Cookies	Remember display or consent preferences	Up to 1 year

Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Browser guides:

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Analyze and improve our content and site performance
Understand user behavior to better serve gardeners and outdoor enthusiasts
Attribute and receive commissions from affiliate programs when you purchase through our links
Protect our site from malicious traffic and security threats
Respond to inquiries you submit via email
Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information in these limited circumstances:

With service providers (Google Analytics, Cloudflare, affiliate networks) who are contractually bound to protect your data
When required by law — in response to a subpoena, court order, or other legal process
To protect rights — to enforce our Terms of Service or protect site and user safety
In a business transfer — if Garden Tools HQ is acquired or merged, your data may transfer as part of that transaction

6. Data Retention

Analytics data: Retained up to 26 months by Google Analytics
Contact email submissions: Retained as long as necessary to respond, deleted within 12 months
Server/security logs (Cloudflare): Per Cloudflare’s standard policies (typically 30 days)
Affiliate click data: Retained by affiliate networks per their own policies (typically 90 days to 2 years)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Right of Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we process your data
Right to Data Portability: Request your data in a portable format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at miller@netglide.com. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Your Rights — California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

Right to Know: Request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you over the past 12 months
Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions
Right to Opt Out: We do not sell personal information. If this changes, you will have the right to opt out
Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

To submit a CCPA request, contact us at miller@netglide.com. We will respond within 45 days.

9. Children’s Privacy

Garden Tools HQ is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

10. External Links

Garden Tools HQ contains links to third-party websites including Amazon, Hoselink, Gardena, Eley, Liberty Garden, and other retailers and manufacturers. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

11. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information collected through our site. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

Email: miller@netglide.com Website: gardentoolshq.com

This policy is written to be human-readable. It is not legal advice. If you need legal counsel regarding your privacy rights, please consult an attorney.