Privacy Policy

Last updated September 2026.

This Privacy Policy explains what information Public Gardens Guide (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects at publicgardensguide.co, how we use it, how our advertising and analytics partners use cookies, and the choices you have. You can reach us any time at hello@publicgardensguide.co.

Information we collect

Public Gardens Guide is a reference site — you can browse gardens without creating an account. We collect standard analytics such as which pages are viewed and general device and country information, so we can understand which entries are useful. We collect personal information (such as an email address) only when you choose to give it to us, for example by subscribing to updates or emailing us a correction.

Cookies and similar technologies

A cookie is a small file stored on your device. We and our partners use cookies for basic site functionality, analytics, and advertising. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to warn you when cookies are sent; some features may not work as intended if you do.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to measure aggregate site usage. Analytics storage is governed by consent: by default, analytics and advertising storage are set to “denied” until you make a choice through our consent banner, in line with Google Consent Mode. Google Analytics sets cookies and processes data such as your IP address and usage events to help us understand traffic.

Advertising

We display advertising provided by Google and other third-party vendors. These vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info/choices.

Your rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw consent at any time. If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion, and to opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. To exercise any of these rights, email hello@publicgardensguide.co.

Data sources

Garden data is drawn from public sources, principally Wikidata (CC0 public domain). This does not involve your personal data. See our methodology for detail on sourcing.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by the “Last updated” date above.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email hello@publicgardensguide.co.