Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 14, 2026.

This policy explains what information Parenting Plants (parentingplants.com) collects, how we use it, and the choices you have.

Information we collect

  • Email signups: when you sign up for a free download such as the 2027 Plant Parent Calendar or the Plant Care Tracker, we collect your first name and email address.
  • Purchases: ebooks and printables are sold through Gumroad. Gumroad processes your payment; we receive your name, email address and order details, but never your full card details.
  • Comments: if you comment, we collect the name, email address and comment you submit, plus your IP address for spam protection.
  • Messages: if you email us, we keep your message so we can reply.
  • Usage data: we use Google Analytics to understand which pages are visited and how people find the site. This uses cookies and collects information such as pages viewed, device type and approximate location.

How we use your information

  • To send the downloads you asked for and occasional plant care emails
  • To deliver and support your purchases
  • To reply to your messages and comments
  • To understand what content is useful and improve the site

We do not sell your personal information.

Services we use

  • MailerLite to store email subscribers and send emails
  • Gumroad to sell and deliver digital products
  • Google Analytics (through Google Site Kit) for site statistics
  • Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs, which may set cookies when you click an affiliate link
  • Our web host, which keeps standard server logs for security

Each service handles data under its own privacy policy.

Cookies

Cookies are small files stored in your browser. We use them for analytics, to remember comment details if you choose, and through affiliate links. You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings; the site will still work.

Emails and unsubscribing

Every email we send has an unsubscribe link. Click it at any time and you will stop receiving our emails.

Your choices and rights

You can ask us to show, correct or delete the personal information we hold about you by emailing manik@parentingplants.com. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under local privacy laws.

Children

Parenting Plants is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their personal information.

Changes and contact

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows the latest version. Questions? Email manik@parentingplants.com.