Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2025

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Grow a Garden Calculator collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our free crop value calculation tool. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

Grow a Garden Calculator does not collect, store, or process any personal information. We do not require registration, accounts, or any personal details to use our calculator.

No email addresses, names, or contact information
No account creation or user profiles
No personal identification data
No payment information (our tool is completely free)

Calculator Usage Data

We do not store any of the data you input into our calculator. All calculations are performed locally in your browser.

Crop selections and weight inputs are not saved
Mutation selections are not stored
Calculation results are not recorded
All data remains in your browser session only

Technical Data

We use Google Analytics to understand how our tool is used and to improve the user experience.

Page views and user interactions
Device type and browser information
Geographic location (country/region level)
Time spent on site and popular features

How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use the limited technical data we collect to:

Ensure our calculator works properly across different devices
Optimize loading times and performance
Identify and fix technical issues
Provide accurate crop value calculations

Service Improvement

Analytics data helps us improve the Grow a Garden Calculator by:

Understanding which features are most popular
Identifying areas for improvement
Testing new features and layouts
Ensuring mobile compatibility and responsiveness

Data Retention

Since we don't store your calculator inputs, there's no personal data to retain. Google Analytics data is retained according to Google's standard policies:

Analytics data is automatically deleted after 26 months
You can opt out of analytics tracking using browser settings
No personal calculation data is ever stored by us
All calculator inputs are processed locally in your browser

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or share your information with third parties, except:

Google Analytics processes anonymous usage statistics
No personal information is shared with anyone
No calculation data is transmitted to external services
No marketing or advertising partnerships involve user data

Your Data Protection Rights

Since we don't collect personal data, most data protection concerns don't apply. However, you have these rights:

Right to opt out of Google Analytics tracking
Right to use the calculator without any data collection
Right to clear your browser data at any time
Right to use ad blockers or privacy tools

Calculator Privacy

Your crop calculations are completely private:

All calculations happen in your browser locally
No crop data is sent to our servers
No calculation history is stored
Your farming strategies remain completely private

Children's Privacy

Our calculator is suitable for all ages. Since we don't collect personal information, there are no special privacy concerns for children using our tool. Parents can safely allow children to use the calculator without any data collection worries.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect our service:

HTTPS encryption for all connections
Regular security updates and monitoring
No storage of sensitive user data
Secure hosting infrastructure

Data Protection Practices

Our privacy-first approach includes:

Minimal data collection by design
No unnecessary tracking or cookies
Local processing of all calculations
Transparent privacy practices

International Data Transfers

The only data transfer involves Google Analytics:

Anonymous analytics data may be processed globally by Google
No personal information crosses international borders
Google Analytics complies with international data protection laws
You can opt out of analytics at any time

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy occasionally:

Updates will be posted on this page with a new date
Significant changes will be clearly highlighted
Continued use of the calculator indicates acceptance
We will always maintain our privacy-first approach

Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your privacy rights:

Use browser privacy settings to control analytics
Clear your browser data to remove all traces
Use private/incognito browsing for maximum privacy
Contact us through the calculator if you have privacy concerns