Effective Date: 15-April-2026
At My Gardens Spot, your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and how we protect it when you use the My Gardens Spot app or website. My Gardens Spot connects gardeners with hosts across the United States who offer private land and yard space for growing.
1. Information We Collect
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and payment details provided during account creation or transactions.
- Profile Information: Details about your gardening experience, land or yard offerings, location preferences, and any photos or descriptions you add to your profile.
- Usage Information: Data about how you interact with the app, including searches, matches, messages, and booking activity.
- Location Data: General location information used to match gardeners with nearby hosts. Precise location is only accessed with your explicit permission.
- Device Information: App version, device type, and operating system used to access My Gardens Spot.
- Communications: Messages exchanged between hosts and gardeners through the in-app chat system.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To match gardeners with available host garden spaces near them.
- To facilitate connections and enable communication between hosts and gardeners through the platform.
- To process subscription payments and manage account activity securely.
- To personalize your experience and improve the quality of our matching and discovery features.
- To send important account updates, match notifications, and platform-related communications.
- To send promotional offers and app news where you have opted in. You may opt out at any time through your account settings.
3. Sharing Your Information
My Gardens Spot does not sell your personal data. We share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Other Users: Relevant profile details, including your name, location area, gardening experience, and land descriptions, are shared with matched hosts or gardeners to facilitate connections on the platform.
- With Payment Processors: Payment information is shared with secure, third-party payment processors to handle subscription billing. My Gardens Spot does not store full payment card details.
- With Service Providers: We work with trusted third-party providers for app hosting, analytics, and infrastructure. All providers operate under confidentiality agreements and may not use your data for their own purposes.
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of My Gardens Spot users or the public.
4. Your Rights
- You may access, update, or delete your profile information at any time through the My Gardens Spot app.
- You may control your notification and communication preferences in your account settings.
- You may request a copy of your personal data by emailing info@mygardensspot.com.
- California Residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal data is collected about you, the right to request deletion of your data, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. My Gardens Spot does not sell personal information. To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at info@mygardensspot.com.
5. Data Security
My Gardens Spot uses encryption, secure servers, and regular security audits to protect your personal information. While no digital system can guarantee complete security, we apply industry-standard safeguards to keep your data protected and respond promptly to any identified risks.
6. Cookies
My Gardens Spot uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve app performance, analyze usage patterns, and enhance your experience. You may adjust your cookie preferences through your device or browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features within the platform.
7. Children’s Privacy
My Gardens Spot is designed for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information without parental consent, please contact us at info@mygardensspot.com and we will remove it promptly.
8. Updates to This Policy
My Gardens Spot may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When material changes are made, we will notify you by email or through an in-app notification. The effective date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent update. Continued use of My Gardens Spot following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: info@mygardensspot.com Phone: 778-709-1778
