City Veg Plot ('we,' 'us,' or 'our') operates cityvegplot.com, where we publish practical, research-backed guides for growing vegetables in small urban spaces. This Privacy Policy describes what information we collect when you visit the site, how that information is used, and the choices available to you. By using cityvegplot.com, you agree to the practices described below.
Information We Collect
Analytics and usage data. We use analytics services, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors find and use our pages. These services collect information such as the pages you view, how long you spend on them, the site or search engine that referred you, your approximate location (typically at city or country level), your device type, browser, operating system, and screen size. This data is aggregated and is not used to identify you personally.
Cookies and similar technologies. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use them for basic site functionality, analytics, and advertising. We may also use web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when one is being set. If you disable cookies, some parts of the site may not work as intended.
Log files. Like most websites, our servers automatically record standard log information, including IP address, browser type, internet service provider, date and time stamps, referring and exit pages, and click activity. We use these records for site administration, security, troubleshooting, and aggregate trend analysis. Log data is not linked to personally identifiable information.
Information you send us. If you email us at [email protected], we receive your email address and whatever you choose to include in your message. We use that information only to read and reply to your note.
How We Use Information
We use the information described above to operate and improve the site, to understand which guides and topics are most useful, to respond to questions, to keep the site secure and free of abuse, to comply with legal obligations, and to support the advertising that keeps our content free to read. We do not sell your personal information.
Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
We may display advertising through Google AdSense and other ad networks. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies, including the DoubleClick DART cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Third-party vendors and ad networks may also use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to collect information about your visits in order to deliver interest-based advertising. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is governed by the privacy policies of the companies that set them.
Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. To opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies, visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page at https://optout.aboutads.info. You can also install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on and adjust ad personalization settings on your mobile device or in your browser. Opting out does not stop ads from appearing; it means the ads you see are less likely to be tailored to your interests.
Third-Party Privacy Policies
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of the third parties whose services appear on this site. Google's privacy policy is available at https://policies.google.com/privacy, and Google explains how it uses data from partner sites at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. Other advertisers and analytics providers publish their own policies, and we are not responsible for their content or practices.
Children's Privacy
City Veg Plot is written for a general audience and is not directed to children. Consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), the applicable United States data protection law covering children's online data, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us at [email protected] and we will delete that information promptly.
Data Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the limited information we collect, including encrypted connections (HTTPS) and restricted access to any data we store. Please keep in mind that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We retain collected data only for as long as it serves the purposes described in this policy or as required by law.
Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings, delete cookies already stored on your device, opt out of personalized advertising using the links above, and use browser tools that limit tracking. If you have questions about how your data is handled, you can reach us using the address below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or in applicable law. When we do, we will post the revised version here with a new revision date. Continued use of the site after an update means you accept the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or about how your information is handled, email us at [email protected].