Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 3, 2026

Introduction

This privacy notice explains how plant-hardiness-zone-micro-climate-adjuster.hub2.day (“the site,” “we,” “us”) handles information when you use the Plant Hardiness Zone Micro-Climate Adjuster. The site is a focused, independent web utility that helps gardeners explore how micro-climate factors may shift the effective hardiness zone for a specific property.

Information We Collect

Browser-Local Inputs

The adjuster runs in your browser. Your zone, address or coordinates, and micro-climate selections (for example, urban heat island, south-facing wall, wind exposure, elevation) are processed locally and are not sent to our servers unless you explicitly use a feature that requires server communication (such as a contact request).

Contact Email

If you contact us at hello@plant-hardiness-zone-micro-climate-adjuster.hub2.day, we collect the information you provide in your message (for example, your email address and message content) so we can respond to your request.

Server and Security Logs

Our hosting provider may automatically log technical information such as IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and timestamps. These logs are used for security, abuse prevention, and basic troubleshooting.

Cookies and Local Storage

The site may use cookies or browser local storage for:

• remembering your preferences (for example, units or display options),
• operating the micro-climate adjuster interface, and
• supporting advertising and analytics where applicable.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features.

Advertising and Third-Party Services

Google AdSense

This site uses Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to personalize ads based on your visits to this and other sites. Google may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, and interactions with ads.

Where required by law, we will seek your consent before allowing Google to use cookies for personalized advertising or other non-essential purposes.

Analytics and Other Service Providers

We may use third-party service providers for hosting, analytics, or advertising. These providers may process information on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies and our instructions.

Legal Bases, GDPR, and EEA/UK Rights

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another region with similar laws, we rely on appropriate legal bases to process information, such as:

• your consent (for example, for non-essential cookies or personalized ads),
• our legitimate interests (for example, security, fraud prevention, and improving the site), and
• performance of a contract or response to your requests.

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• access, correct, or delete your personal information,
• restrict or object to certain processing,
• withdraw consent at any time (without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing), and
• request data portability where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@plant-hardiness-zone-micro-climate-adjuster.hub2.day.

CCPA/CPRA-Style Choices

If you are a California resident (or in another jurisdiction with similar rights), you may have the right to:

• know what personal information is collected and how it is used,
• request deletion of your personal information,
• opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information as defined by applicable law, and
• non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

We do not sell personal information in the traditional sense. However, if you consider that our use of advertising cookies or similar technologies constitutes a sale or sharing under applicable law, you may opt out by:

• adjusting your cookie preferences (where a consent mechanism is provided),
• using browser-level controls such as Global Privacy Control (GPC), or
• contacting us at hello@plant-hardiness-zone-micro-climate-adjuster.hub2.day with your request.

Children

The site is not directed to children under 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this notice, to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies. Server logs are typically retained for a limited period (for example, 30–90 days) unless longer retention is required for security or legal reasons.

Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. No method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Processing

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own, including the United States. Where required, we take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers.

Third-Party Links

The site may link to third-party websites or resources. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Notice

We may update this privacy notice from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent changes. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated notice.

Contact

If you have questions or requests about this privacy notice or our data practices, contact us at hello@plant-hardiness-zone-micro-climate-adjuster.hub2.day.