Privacy Policy for Growvance
Last Updated: April 28, 2025
At Growvance, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices, your rights, and how we comply with applicable laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By accessing or using our website (www.growvance.com), you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you visit or interact with Growvance:
1.1 Personal Information
– Contact Information: If you voluntarily provide it (e.g., through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, or comments), we may collect your name, email address, or other details you submit.
– User-Provided Content: Any information you share in comments, forms, or other interactive features.
1.2 Non-Personal Information
– Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs.
– Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site performance, and deliver personalized content. This includes analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) and affiliate tracking cookies.
1.3 Information from Third Parties
– We may receive information from third-party services (e.g., affiliate partners or advertising networks) when you click on links or engage with their services through our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
– To operate and improve our website, including personalizing content and enhancing user experience.
– To respond to your inquiries, comments, or requests submitted through contact forms.
– To send newsletters or promotional materials, if you have opted in to receive them.
– To analyze website performance and user behavior through analytics tools.
– To manage affiliate partnerships and track referrals through affiliate links.
– To comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:
– Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics, email marketing platforms, hosting services) who assist us in operating our website. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
– Affiliate Partners: When you click on affiliate links, our partners may collect data about your activity to track referrals and commissions.
– Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Growvance, its users, or others.
– Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to a successor entity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and analyze site usage. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Types of cookies we use include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site.
– Affiliate Cookies: Track referrals through affiliate links.
To opt out of certain tracking, you can adjust your browser settings or use tools like the “Do Not Track” feature. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.
5. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
– Right to Know: You may request details about the personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell.
– Right to Delete: You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
– Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of the sale of your personal information. Note that we do not sell personal information.
– Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To exercise these rights, contact us at mygrowvance@gmail.com. We will respond within 45 days, as required by law.
6. Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
– Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request the deletion of your personal data.
– Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit how we process your data.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: You may object to certain types of data processing, such as direct marketing.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time, where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, contact us at support@growvance.com. We will respond within one month, as required by law.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. For example:
– Contact form data is retained until your request is resolved, unless you opt in to ongoing communications.
– Analytics data is retained in anonymized form for up to 26 months.
– Affiliate tracking data is retained as required by our partners’ policies.
8. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You use our website at your own risk.
9. International Data Transfers
Growvance is operated from Ukraine. If you access our website from outside this country, your data may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws. We take steps to ensure such transfers comply with applicable laws, such as GDPR for EEA users.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., affiliate partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before engaging with them.
11. Children’s Privacy
Growvance is not intended for individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: mygrowvance@gmail.com
For CCPA or GDPR requests, please include “Privacy Request” in the subject line of your email. We will respond promptly in accordance with applicable laws.
14. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of USA, without regard to its conflict of law provisions, except where preempted by applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR for EEA residents).