Privacy Policy for plantroon.com Last updated: 2025-05-14 plantroon.com ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information when you visit our website (plantroon.com) (the "Service"), including through Google AdSense ads, and how we comply with applicable privacy laws such as the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other similar regulations worldwide. 1. Information We Collect When you visit our website, we and our third-party service providers, including Google through Google AdSense, may collect the following types of information: Personal Data: Information that can identify you directly or indirectly, such as IP address, device identifiers, location data, and browsing behavior. Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities to personalize ads and improve your experience. Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and interaction with ads. 2. How We Use Your Information We use the information collected for the following purposes: To display personalized and relevant advertisements through Google AdSense. To analyze and improve the performance of our website and ads. To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights. 3. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising Our website uses Google AdSense, a third-party advertising service that uses cookies and other tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. Google may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, and browsing activity. For more information on Google’s data practices and privacy policies, please visit Google’s Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy. 4. Cookies and Consent We use cookies to enhance your experience and serve personalized ads. Some cookies are essential for website functionality, while others are used for advertising and analytics. You have the right to accept or reject non-essential cookies. We obtain your consent to place and access cookies on your device where required by law (e.g., under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive). You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie consent banner or through your browser settings. 5. Your Privacy Rights Depending on your location, you may have the following rights under applicable laws such as the GDPR: Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. Right to Rectification: You can ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data. Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions. Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data. Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format. Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your data for direct marketing or other purposes. Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you can withdraw it at any time. To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@plantroon.com. 6. Children’s Privacy Our Service is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us to request deletion. 7. Data Security and Retention We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. 8. International Data Transfers As an online service accessible globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws. 9. 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 encourage you to review this page periodically. 10. Contact Us If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: plantroon.com Email: privacy@plantroon.com