Effective Date: May 10, 2025
Welcome to SpacewiseGardens (http://spacewisegardens.com). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, and outlines your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
SpacewiseGardens is a garden design and outdoor living blog based in Turkey. We provide content, inspiration, and resources for creating beautiful, functional green spaces in homes of all sizes.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
Email address – when you subscribe to our newsletter via Substack.
Device and usage data – such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on our site (collected via Google Analytics).
Affiliate interaction data – we may track clicks on affiliate links to understand performance and referral activity.
3. How We Use Your Data
We process your data for the following purposes:
To send newsletters – using Substack to deliver gardening tips, ideas, and updates.
To analyze site traffic – via Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use the site.
To support monetization – by serving display ads and including affiliate links where relevant.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we rely on:
Consent – when you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter.
Legitimate Interests – to improve the site’s functionality and understand user engagement through analytics and cookies.
5. Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies to analyze visitor behavior and improve your experience. These may be managed in your browser settings. Google Analytics may set cookies to track anonymous usage data.
6. Data Sharing
We may share your data with trusted service providers:
Substack – for managing and sending email newsletters.
Google – for analytics and advertising services.
Each of these providers processes data under their own privacy policies:
7. Data Retention
We retain personal data (such as email addresses) for 60 days after unsubscribing or the last interaction. After that, your data is securely deleted.
8. Security Measures
We use HTTPS encryption to secure your data during transmission and rely on third-party services that follow strong data protection protocols.
9. Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold
Correct any inaccuracies
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Object to certain types of processing
To withdraw consent, click the “unsubscribe” link in any of our emails. Your data will then be removed according to our retention policy.
To exercise your rights, contact: contact [at] spacewisegardens.com
10. International Data Transfers
Some services (e.g., Substack, Google) may transfer your data outside the EEA. These transfers are managed under GDPR-compliant safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
11. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page. Please review it regularly to stay informed.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about your privacy or this policy, please reach out:
📧 Email: contact [at] spacewisegardens.com