Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Garden ("we," "our," or "us") is a DIY music growth collective that helps artists collectively grow streaming and listenership through collaborative marketing efforts. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website and join our waitlist.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Waitlist Information: When you join our waitlist, we collect your name, artist/band name, and email address.
• Communication: Any additional information you choose to provide when contacting us.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including pages visited and time spent.
• Device Information: Your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
• Location Data: General location information (country/state level) for compliance purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process your waitlist application and communicate with you about our services
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Analyze website usage and improve our services
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• Send you updates about Garden's services (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our website and provide services (e.g., Web3Forms for form processing, analytics providers)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

5. Data Processing and Storage

5.1 Form Processing

Your waitlist information is processed through Web3Forms, a secure form processing service. Please review their privacy policy for information about how they handle your data.

5.2 Analytics and Tracking

We use analytics services to understand website usage and improve our services. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities.

5.3 Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. You may request deletion of your information at any time.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and advertisements
• Ensure compliance with privacy regulations

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
• Objection: Object to certain types of processing
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Information

13. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom, we process your personal information based on:

• Consent: When you explicitly agree to data processing
• Legitimate Interest: To provide and improve our services
• Contract: To fulfill our obligations to you
• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws

14. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.