Privacy Policy for UnderCanopyGrowLighting.com

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

Who We Are

UnderCanopyGrowLighting.com provides indoor plant lighting solutions. Our mission is to empower growers with high-quality systems. Visit us at https://undercanopygrowlighting.com.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments

We collect your name, email, comment content, IP address, and browser user agent. This data helps us prevent spam, moderate content, and maintain community safety.

Media

Uploaded images may contain metadata, including GPS details. Other users could download and extract this information. Remove metadata before uploading to protect your privacy.

Contact Forms

We collect your name, email, and message through contact forms. This information is used to reply, provide support, and occasionally send updates, with your consent.

Cookies

We use cookies to improve your experience by our Privacy Policy:

• Commenting: Saves details for one year.

• Login: Temporary cookie checks compatibility. Login cookies last two days. Display preferences last one year. “Remember Me” extends login to two weeks.

• Editing: A short-term cookie saves the post ID. It expires within one day.

Embedded Content

Our site may include embedded videos, images, or articles. These behave as if you visited the original site. Such sites may track, use cookies, or collect data.

Analytics

We use analytics tools to understand site use as Privacy Policy. Data includes pages visited, time spent, and referral sources. Information is anonymized and does not personally identify you.

How Long We Retain Your Data

• Comments: Retained indefinitely for moderation.

• User Profiles: Stored until edited or deleted. Usernames cannot be changed.

• Contact Forms: Kept up to one year unless needed for legal reasons.

• Analytics: Retained up to two years.

Your Rights Over Your Data

You may request:

• An exported file of personal data we hold.

• Deletion of personal data unless required for legal reasons.

• Updates or corrections to your profile.

Requests are verified for security and answered within 30 days.

Where We Send Your Data

• Spam Detection: Comments may be checked by automated services.

• Internal Use: Access is limited to authorized staff only.

SMS Consent and Data Sharing

Phone numbers and SMS consent are collected only if provided. We never share this data. You may opt out anytime by replying “STOP” or contacting us directly.

Security Measures

We use encryption, secure servers, and updates to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure. Use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive details.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy when practices or legal requirements change. Updates appear with a new “Last Updated” date. Check back periodically for changes.

Contact Us

For privacy questions or requests, contact us via our website form or email: info@undercanopygrowlighting.com.