Privacy Policy

Who we are

Effective Date: 29.06.2025
Last Updated: 29.06.2025
Website Owner: Botanu
Website URL: botanu.eu

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data with transparency, care, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the EU GDPR.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or interact with our website.

2. What Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address (if you contact us or subscribe).
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and device type.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, interactions, and navigation paths.
  • Cookies and Tracking: Session and persistent cookies for analytics and user preferences.
  • Marketing Data: Preferences if you opt-in to newsletters or promotions.

3. How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data when:

  • You subscribe to our newsletter.
  • You contact us via forms or email.
  • You browse the website (via cookies and analytics tools).
  • You interact with embedded features (like social media widgets or comment sections).

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK & EU GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal grounds:

  • Consent – when you voluntarily provide data (e.g., newsletter signup).
  • Legitimate Interest – to analyze website traffic and improve our services.
  • Legal Obligation – to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
  • Contract – if we enter into any agreement with you.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Respond to your inquiries and emails.
  • Send newsletters (only if you opt in).
  • Monitor and improve website performance and user experience.
  • Prevent fraud and secure our site.
  • Comply with legal obligations.

6. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to:

  • Understand user behaviour through tools like Google Analytics.
  • Store your preferences.
  • Deliver relevant content and ads (if applicable).

You can control cookie settings through your browser or via our cookie banner when you first visit the site.

7. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., email platforms, analytics tools, hosting providers).
  • Regulatory or legal authorities, if required by law.
  • Third-party tools embedded in our site (subject to their own privacy terms).

All data processors we use comply with GDPR or equivalent safeguards.

8. International Transfers

If we transfer data outside the UK or EU, we ensure it is protected under:

  • Adequacy decisions (e.g., EU-US Data Privacy Framework, UK adequacy regulations).
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where required.

9. How We Protect Your Data

We take data security seriously. Measures include:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure servers and software
  • Access control
  • Routine backups and monitoring

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the following rights:

  • Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
  • Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Erasure – Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”).
  • Restriction – Limit how we process your data.
  • Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Data Portability – Request data transfer to another service.
  • Withdraw Consent – At any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters).
  • Lodge a Complaint – With the ICO (UK) or relevant EU authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: botanugardening@gmail.com

11. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

  • Newsletter emails: Until you unsubscribe.
  • Contact form submissions: Up to 12 months unless ongoing correspondence.
  • Analytics data: As per Google Analytics’ retention policies.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or content. Please review their terms independently.

13. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we learn we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Email: botanugardening@gmail.com
Website: botanu.eu

Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing traffic, and personalizing content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a) Essential Cookies

These are necessary for the website to function properly, such as for security, navigation, or filling out forms.

Example: Cookie to remember if you’ve accepted the cookie banner.

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymized data about how visitors use our site, so we can improve it.

Example: Google Analytics – tracks which pages are visited, time spent, bounce rates.

c) Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences (e.g., language, region) and enhance functionality.

d) Marketing & Third-Party Cookies

Used to deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of advertising (if applicable).

Examples: Embedded YouTube videos, Instagram feeds, or Google Ads (if used).

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may embed or link to third-party services that use their own cookies, including:

  • Google Analytics
  • YouTube or Vimeo (embedded videos)
  • Social media plugins (Facebook, Instagram, X/Twitter)
  • Newsletter or marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, if applicable)

Each third party has its own cookie and privacy policies.

4. Your Consent

When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner giving you options:

  • Accept All Cookies
  • Reject Non-Essential Cookies
  • Manage Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time via the [Cookie Settings] link in the website footer (if implemented).

We store your consent for 12 months unless you update it.

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Google Chrome: [Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data]
  • Firefox: [Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data]
  • Safari: [Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data]
  • Edge: [Settings > Cookies and site permissions]

Please note: disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our website functionality. Please check this page regularly for updates.