Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [Insert Date]

Welcome to Flourish Yard Tools (“we,” “our,” or “us”). At Garden Supply Store, we are committed to protecting your privacy while providing high-quality gardening tools and equipment. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website flourishyardtools.com.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide better services to all our gardening enthusiasts:

• Personal Information: When you make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, payment information, and contact details.
• Transaction Data: Details about purchases you make through our site (products ordered, payment method, etc.).
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and device information.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website (pages visited, time spent, etc.).
• Cookies and Tracking Data: See section 6 for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

Like carefully tending to your garden, we handle your data with care for these purposes:

• Process and fulfill your orders for gardening tools and equipment
• Provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• Improve our website and product offerings
• Send order confirmations, shipping notifications, and service messages
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in these limited circumstances, always with appropriate safeguards:

• Service Providers: With vendors who help us operate our business (payment processors, shipping carriers, IT services).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information:

• 256-bit SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• PCI-compliant payment processing
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

While we strive to protect your information, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your login credentials.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold.
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements.
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications.
• Restriction: Request limitations on how we use your data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your shopping experience:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for site functionality (shopping cart, checkout process).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences.

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding some Asian and remote regions), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Thank you for trusting Flourish Yard Tools with your gardening needs and your personal information. We’re committed to protecting your privacy as carefully as we package your gardening tools.