Privacy Policy

Effective date: 1 March 2026  |  Last updated: 1 March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how LeafCycle ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit leafcycle.com (the "Site"). We are committed to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable data protection legislation.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

• Usage data: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, operating system, and referring URL. Collected automatically via server logs and analytics tools.
• Cookie data: A single functional cookie to store your cookie consent preference (key: "ck"). No tracking cookies are set until you consent.
• Tool inputs: Data you enter into the watering calculator or diagnostic tool is processed entirely in your browser. This data is never transmitted to our servers.

2. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases under GDPR Article 6:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Analytics cookies are activated only after you accept via the cookie banner.
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Basic server logs for security monitoring and abuse prevention.

3. Cookies

We use the following cookies:

• ck (functional): Stores your cookie consent status. Duration: 12 months. No personal data.
• Analytics cookies (optional): Set only if you accept. Used to measure aggregate page visits and traffic sources. No individual profiling.

You may withdraw consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or adjusting browser settings.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. Aggregate, anonymised analytics data may be shared with service providers who assist in site operation, under strict data processing agreements.

5. Data Retention

Server log data is retained for a maximum of 90 days before automatic deletion. Consent preference data stored in your browser persists until you clear it locally.

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights:

• Right of access to your personal data (Art. 15)
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data (Art. 16)
• Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") (Art. 17)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20)
• Right to object to processing (Art. 21)

To exercise any of these rights, use the contact form on this page. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption for all data in transit. Tool calculations occur entirely client-side and no plant care inputs are stored on our infrastructure.

8. Third-Party Services

The Site loads fonts from Google Fonts and may load images from Unsplash. These services operate under their own privacy policies. Google Fonts transmits your IP address to Google's servers to serve font files; this is a standard web browser request.

9. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

For privacy-related enquiries, data subject requests, or complaints, use the contact form on this page. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection supervisory authority.