At Quinte Botanical Gardens (“we”, “us”, or “our”), your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website https://qbgardens.ca.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information:
If you subscribe to our newsletter, fill out a contact form, or engage with us via email, we may collect your name and email address.
Non-Personal Information:
We automatically collect certain technical data such as IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Send you newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe)
- Respond to your inquiries or feedback
- Analyze website usage and improve our content and layout
- Maintain website security and performance
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
3. Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Enhance user experience
- Understand visitor behavior
- Improve site functionality
You can adjust your browser settings to disable cookies, though this may affect your site experience.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party tools (e.g., Google Analytics, newsletter services) to help us operate our website. These services may collect anonymous data under their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from our site.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information, but no internet transmission is completely secure. By using our site, you acknowledge this risk.
6. Your Choices
You may:
- Opt out of email communications by clicking “unsubscribe” in any newsletter
- Request to access, update, or delete your personal data by contacting us at the email below
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.