Privacy Policy

At Various Shop (vegetablesgardens.com), we value your privacy as much as we value the quality of our plants and gardening supplies. Just as we nurture our Apple trees and Everleaf™ Basil seeds with care, we treat your personal information with the highest standards of protection and respect.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website or make a purchase from us. By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide you with the best gardening experience:

• Personal Information: When you create an account or make a purchase, we collect your name, email address, shipping address, and payment information.
• Transaction Data: Details about purchases you make, including products ordered (such as Arborvitae, Berry Boxes, or Arugula seeds), payment method, and transaction history.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and pages you visit on our website.
• Communications: Records of correspondence when you contact our customer service team.
• Preferences: Information about your gardening interests and purchase preferences.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to cultivate the best possible gardening experience:

• Process your orders and deliver plants and gardening supplies
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Personalize your shopping experience with recommendations based on your interests (whether you’re growing Asparagus or Apple trees)
• Improve our website, products, and services
• Send you relevant information about gardening tips, new products, and promotions (only with your consent)
• Prevent fraud and enhance the security of our website
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We value your trust and only share your information in limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We work with trusted partners who help us operate our website, process payments, fulfill orders, and deliver products. These providers only receive necessary information and are prohibited from using your data for other purposes.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, who will continue to honor this Privacy Policy.
• With Your Consent: We may share information with other parties when we have your explicit permission.

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

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, treating it with the same care we devote to packaging our live plants:

• All payment information is encrypted using SSL technology
• We regularly monitor our systems for vulnerabilities
• Access to personal information is limited to authorized personnel
• We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We continuously work to enhance our security practices.

5. Your Rights and Choices

As a valued member of our gardening community, you have rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can request details of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can update or correct inaccuracies in your information.
• Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Marketing Preferences: You can opt-out of marketing communications at any time.
• Account Settings: You can manage your communication preferences through your account settings.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Like a garden that benefits from proper tools, our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic functions like processing payments and managing your shopping cart.
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve its functionality.
• Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings to personalize your experience.
• Targeting Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements based on your interests.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve gardeners globally (excluding some parts of Asia and remote areas), your information may be processed in countries outside your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information regardless of where it is processed.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with information, please contact us immediately.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as our business grows and evolves. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

Thank you for trusting Various Shop with your gardening needs and your personal information. We’re committed to cultivating not just greener gardens, but also a secure and respectful online environment for our community of gardeners.

Happy Gardening!
The Various Shop Team