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Privacy Policy and Terms of Use

Last Updated: April 18, 2026

Welcome to Garden Truth. This document explains how we collect, use, and protect your information, as well as the terms governing your use of GardenTruth.com. By using this website, you agree to the practices and terms described below.

1. Professional Gardening Disclaimer

Garden Truth provides gardening information for educational and informational purposes only. Gardening results vary significantly based on microclimates, soil health, and local weather patterns. We are not liable for any plant loss, property damage, or personal injury resulting from the use of information found on this site. Always consult your local University Extension office or a certified professional for specific regional concerns.

2. Terms of Use & Governing Law

Garden Truth is operated for a United States audience. By accessing this site, you agree that any matters or disputes arising from your use of the website shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North Carolina, United States, where our editorial presence is established.

3. Privacy & Data Collection

We value your privacy and do not sell, trade, or transfer your personally identifiable information to outside parties.

  • Information You Provide: If you voluntarily fill out a contact form, leave a comment, or subscribe to a newsletter, we collect your name and email address solely to respond to your inquiry.
  • Automatic Collection: We collect non-identifiable technical data (IP address, browser type, date/time) to understand site traffic and improve our content.
  • Comments: Data shown in comment forms is collected for spam detection. Anonymized hashes may be shared with Gravatar for profile photo display.

4. Cookies & Advertising

We use cookies to improve your user experience and analyze site performance.Google AdSense & DoubleClick DART Cookie: Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on Garden Truth. Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads based on your visit to this site and other sites on the Internet.Opt-Out: You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Ad and Content Network privacy policy.Analytics: You can opt out of tracking via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Children’s Privacy & CCPA

CCPA: California residents have the right to request information about personal data collected or request deletion. We do not sell personal data.COPPA: This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from them.

6. General & Gardening Disclaimer”:

The information provided by Garden Truth (‘we,’ ‘us,’ or ‘our’) on gardentruth.com is for general informational and educational purposes only. All information on the site is provided in good faith, however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, or completeness of any information on the site.

Gardening involves living organisms and natural environments; therefore, results vary significantly based on microclimates, soil health, regional weather, and individual skill. Garden Truth and its contributors (including Jagdish Reddy) shall not be held liable for any plant loss, property damage, or personal injury resulting from the use of our guides. Before applying any fertilizers, pesticides, or structural changes to your garden, always consult with a local certified arborist or your state’s University Extension office.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding these policies, please contact our editorial team: