Privacy Policy

At SelfEcoFarm, we are committed to protecting your personal data and being transparent about how we collect and use it. This policy is designed to comply with global standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that helps us provide a better experience and fulfill your orders. This includes:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, and IP address.
• Transaction Data: Details about the products you purchase (processed via PayPal).
• Usage Data: Information on how you interact with our website (via cookies and analytics).

2. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used strictly for the following purposes:

• Fulfilling and delivering your digital horticultural guides.
• Providing customer support and responding to inquiries.
• Improving our educational content and website performance.
• Sending marketing communications (only if you have explicitly opted in).

3. Data Processing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We only share information with service providers essential to our operations:

• PayPal: Our payment processor handles your payments and personal data securely. They act as an independent data controller for the transaction.
• Email Service Providers: To deliver your digital products and newsletters.

4. GDPR & CCPA Rights

Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: You can request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate information.
• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data ("Right to be Forgotten").
• Right to Opt-Out: California residents can request that their data not be shared for certain purposes.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain functionalities of our site.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.