Who we are

Our website address is: https://www.onlygarden.shop.

Comment Interactions

When users post comments, OnlyGarden collects:

  • Information provided in comment fields (name, email, content).
  • Visitor IP addresses and browser identifiers for spam monitoring.
  • Email-derived anonymized hashes to verify Gravatar usage (profile images become public post-approval).

Media Upload Guidelines

Uploaded images may retain embedded metadata (e.g., GPS coordinates). OnlyGarden advises removing EXIF location data before sharing visuals to protect privacy, as visitors can extract such details.

Cookies & Preferences

  • Comment Convenience: Optional cookies save name/email/website for 1 year to streamline future interactions.
  • Session Management: Temporary login cookies (2-day validity) and screen-setting cookies (1-year validity) are utilized. “Remember Me” extends sessions to 14 days.
  • Editorial Cookies: A 24-hour cookie tracks recently edited article IDs without personal data.

Third-Party Integrations

Embedded content (videos, articles, etc.) operates under external platforms’ policies. These services may:

  • Track user activity via cookies.
  • Collect interaction data if users are logged into those third-party sites.
    OnlyGarden disclaims responsibility for embedded content providers’ data practices.

Data Retention & User Rights

  • Storage Duration: Comments and metadata remain indefinitely; registered users’ profiles persist until deletion.
  • User Control: Members or commenters may request data exports or erasure, excluding legally mandated records.
  • Security Protocols: Password reset emails include requesters’ IP addresses. Automated systems screen comments for spam.