Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how Grow a Garden Wiki collects, uses, and protects your information.
Last Updated: August 2025
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit Grow a Garden Wiki, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device type, operating system
- Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referral sources
- Performance Data: Page load times, errors encountered, feature usage
- Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address (country/region level)
Information You Provide
Currently, Grow a Garden Wiki does not require user registration or collect personal information directly. However, if you contact us:
- Contact information (email address, name) when you reach out to us
- Feedback, suggestions, or bug reports you submit
- Any information you voluntarily provide in communications
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our wiki
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
How We Use Your Information
Website Operation and Improvement
- Provide and maintain Grow a Garden Wiki services
- Analyze usage patterns to improve content and user experience
- Optimize website performance and fix technical issues
- Understand which crop and pet guides are most helpful
Content Personalization
- Show relevant farming strategies based on viewing patterns
- Suggest related crops, pets, or guides
- Customize the user interface for better usability
Communication and Support
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Send important updates about the wiki (if you subscribe)
- Notify you of new Grow a Garden game updates and strategies
Legal and Security
- Comply with legal obligations and law enforcement requests
- Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Enforce our terms of service and community guidelines
Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
Limited Sharing Scenarios
We may share information only in these specific circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted partners who help operate our website (hosting, analytics, security)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Safety and Security: To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users and website
- Business Transfer: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Aggregated Data: Non-personal, anonymized statistics about website usage
Third-Party Services
Our website uses these third-party services:
- Cloudflare: Website hosting, security, and performance optimization
- Analytics Services: Anonymous website usage statistics
- CDN Services: Fast delivery of images and assets
Data Security and Protection
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information:
Technical Safeguards
- SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
- Secure database storage with access controls
- Regular security updates and patches
- DDoS protection and firewall systems
Operational Safeguards
- Limited access to personal information
- Regular security audits and monitoring
- Incident response procedures
- Staff training on data protection
Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but continuously work to improve our protective measures.
Your Rights and Choices
Cookie Management
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Delete existing cookies
- Set preferences for future cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Data Requests
You have the right to request:
- Access to information we have about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your information (where legally possible)
- Information about how your data is processed
Opt-Out Options
- Stop using our website at any time
- Disable cookies in your browser
- Contact us to request data deletion
- Use browser privacy modes or ad blockers
Website Usage Guidelines
Grow a Garden Wiki is designed to be a helpful, educational resource for all players. We strive to maintain a positive environment for sharing farming strategies and game knowledge.
Our Commitment
- Provide accurate and up-to-date information about crops, pets, and game mechanics
- Maintain a clean, user-friendly interface without intrusive advertising
- Respect user privacy and minimize data collection
- Continuously improve content based on community feedback
Community Standards
- All content focuses on legitimate game strategies and information
- We do not promote cheating, exploits, or rule violations
- Information is verified through community collaboration
- Updates reflect current game versions and mechanics
Educational Focus: This wiki exists to help players learn and improve their Grow a Garden gameplay experience through legitimate strategies and comprehensive guides.
International Users
Grow a Garden Wiki is hosted on Cloudflare's global network and may process information in various countries. By using our website, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in countries that may have different privacy laws than your country of residence.
Data Protection Standards
- We maintain high standards of data protection regardless of location
- Transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards
- We comply with applicable international privacy frameworks
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
How We Notify You
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- Post a notice on our website for significant changes
- Continue using the website constitutes acceptance of changes
- We encourage periodic review of this policy
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
General Inquiries
For questions about privacy, data usage, or this policy, please reach out through our contact form or community channels.
Data Requests
For requests to access, correct, or delete your data, please provide specific details about your request and verify your identity.