Privacy Policy

Last updated: 17 April 2026

Who We Are
HydroHomeGarden.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a hydroponics content and ebook website operated as a sole trader based in London, United Kingdom. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or purchase our products. For any privacy-related questions, contact us at contact@hydrohomegarden.com.

What Information We Collect

Information you give us: When you sign up for our free ebook or newsletter, you provide your email address. When you contact us, you provide your name, email, and message content.

Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we (and our third-party services) may collect your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring website. This is standard website analytics data.

Purchase information: When you buy one of our ebooks, the transaction is handled by Gumroad. We do not receive or store your payment card details. Gumroad provides us with your email address and purchase record for delivery and support purposes.

How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:

• Deliver the free ebook or paid products you have requested
• Send you occasional newsletters and updates if you have subscribed (you can unsubscribe at any time)
• Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
• Comply with legal and tax obligations

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you sign up for our newsletter or free ebook
• Contract: When you purchase a product from us
• Legitimate interest: For website analytics, site security, and replying to your enquiries
• Legal obligation: For tax records and compliance purposes

Third-Party Services We Use
We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

• Gumroad — handles ebook sales and payments (privacy policy)
• [YOUR EMAIL PROVIDER] — delivers newsletters and free ebook downloads
• Google Analytics — website usage analytics (privacy policy)
• Google AdSense — displays advertisements on our site; uses cookies to serve relevant ads (privacy policy)
• Amazon Associates — affiliate program; uses cookies to track referrals (privacy notice)
• Hostinger / WordPress — our website hosting and platform

Cookies
Our website uses cookies to function properly, analyse traffic, and serve relevant advertisements. You will be shown a cookie consent banner on your first visit where you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Blocking cookies may affect how the site works.

How Long We Keep Your Data
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:

• Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
• Customer purchase records: 6 years (UK tax requirement)
• Contact form enquiries: up to 2 years after last contact
• Website analytics: up to 26 months (Google Analytics default)

Your Rights Under UK GDPR
You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Object to or restrict our processing of your data
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk

To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@hydrohomegarden.com.

Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.