This Privacy Policy describes how GardenFieldJournal.org handles information collected from visitors. This site is a static informational website. It does not operate user accounts, process payments, or collect personal data for commercial purposes.
Information Collected
This site may collect the following types of information through standard web server logs and analytics tools:
- IP address (anonymised or in full, depending on configuration)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search query
- Date and time of visit
This information is collected automatically when you visit any page on this site. It is used for the purpose of understanding aggregate traffic patterns and identifying technical issues.
Contact Form
The contact form on this site operates as a client-side simulation. When a form is submitted, the data entered is not transmitted to any server and is not stored. The form is intended only to provide a visual confirmation experience. No email is sent, and no personal information is retained from form submissions.
Cookies
This site uses a small number of cookies and browser storage mechanisms:
- Cookie consent preference: A value stored in your browser's localStorage records whether you have accepted or rejected the cookie notice. This value is stored locally on your device and is not transmitted to any server.
- Analytics cookies: If third-party analytics tools are active on this site, they may set cookies to track aggregate visitor behaviour. These cookies do not identify individual users.
You can clear cookies and localStorage at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies for specific sites or entirely. Blocking cookies does not affect the informational content of this site.
Third-Party Services
This site may load resources from third-party services, including:
- Google Fonts: Font files served from Google's content delivery network. Google's privacy policy governs data collected in connection with font requests.
- Wikimedia Commons: Images displayed on this site are served directly from Wikimedia's servers. Wikimedia's privacy policy governs data collected in connection with those requests.
This site does not sell, rent, or share visitor information with third parties for marketing purposes.
External Links
Articles on this site include links to external websites, including government resources, extension services, and horticultural organisations. This site does not control the privacy practices of external sites. Visitors should review the privacy policies of any external site they visit.
Children's Privacy
This site does not knowingly collect information from visitors under the age of 13. The content is intended for general adult audiences interested in vegetable gardening.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Changes will be reflected by a revised date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be submitted through the contact form on the home page.