Effective date: November 2, 2026
Who we are
My Gardening Books is a U.S.-focused online store for digital gardening books. For privacy questions or requests, contact [email protected].
Information we collect
When you browse, create an account, place an order, download a purchase, or contact us, we may receive information such as your name, email address, billing address, account details, order and download records, and messages you send us. Our website and hosting services may also process technical information such as browser or device details, IP address, and security or activity logs.
How we use information
We use information to operate the store, take and fulfill orders, provide digital downloads, manage customer accounts, respond to support requests, prevent fraud and protect the website, calculate applicable sales tax, and maintain accounting and other business records. We do not use your order information to send marketing email unless you separately opt in.
Payments and service providers
Payments are processed by PayPal. We receive order and payment-status information needed to manage your purchase; PayPal handles payment credentials under its own privacy practices. WooCommerce, our hosting provider, and any enabled tax-calculation or website services process information needed to operate, secure, or support the store. These providers may use information under their own terms and privacy notices.
Cookies and similar technology
Essential cookies or browser storage support shopping-cart, checkout, login, and account functions. If you disable them, parts of the store may not work. Our hosting and security services may use technical logs to protect and maintain the site. If we enable analytics, advertising, or other optional tracking, we will update this notice and provide choices where required.
Sharing and retention
We share information with service providers only as needed to operate the store, process payments, calculate tax, deliver purchases, or protect our business; we may also disclose it when required by law or to address fraud or security issues. We do not sell personal information for money. We keep order, account, download, and support records for as long as reasonably needed to provide service, resolve issues, maintain business records, and meet legal obligations. Some records may need to be retained after an account or deletion request is closed.
Your choices and privacy requests
You can update account details through My Account, unsubscribe from optional marketing emails, or contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of personal information. We may need to verify your identity and may retain information where required or permitted by law. We will respond to privacy requests as applicable law requires. Contact [email protected].
Children, security, and changes
This store is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. We use reasonable administrative and technical safeguards, but no website can guarantee absolute security. We may update this policy when our practices or legal obligations change; the effective date above shows when it was last revised.