Privacy Policy – Garden Values

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

• Roblox username or other identifiers
• Profile information (bio, avatar, trade preferences)
• Messages sent via live chat
• Email address (if provided)
• Support or feedback submissions

b. Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, device and browser information
• Pages visited, time spent, clicks, and interactions
• Cookies, beacons, and other tracking technologies

c. Information From Third Parties

We do not collect personal information from third parties. However, we may share information with trusted providers (see below).

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Operate and improve Garden Values and its features
• Power trading tools, live chat, and user profiles
• Monitor for abuse, fraud, and security threats
• Display and improve advertising via third-party networks
• Respond to user inquiries or support requests

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, local storage, and tracking pixels to:

• Keep users logged in
• Remember preferences and settings
• Measure site performance
• Serve relevant ads through ad partners

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may limit some functionality.

4. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell your personal information.

However, we may share limited data with third-party service providers and partners strictly for the purpose of operating or improving the Services. This includes:

• Ad and analytics providers (e.g., Playwire, Google): We may send them information like your IP address, browser details, and usage behavior so they can display, measure, or optimize ads on our site.
• Hosting and infrastructure services: For secure data storage and content delivery.
• Moderation/security tools: To investigate abuse or enforce our Terms.
• Legal requests: If required by law or to protect our platform, users, or others.

All third parties are contractually required to use your data only for our authorized purposes. We do not allow them to reuse, resell, or exploit your data for unrelated advertising.

We comply with all data handling standards under CCPA, GDPR, and other applicable privacy laws.

5. Live Chat & Public Profiles

Garden Values includes real-time user chat and public profiles. Please be aware:

• Content you share in chat or on your profile may be visible to others.
• We may store chat logs for moderation and safety purposes.
• Do not share private, personal, or sensitive information in public areas.
• We are not responsible for how other users use public content you post.

6. Your Rights

California Residents (CCPA)

You may request to:

• Know what personal information we collect and why
• Delete your personal data (with some exceptions)
• Opt out of the sharing of personal information for ad-related purposes

To make a CCPA request, email us at: [email protected]

European Residents (GDPR)

You have the right to:

• Access and correct your personal data
• Request deletion or restriction of processing
• Object to certain uses of your data
• Request a copy of your data

To exercise your rights, email: [email protected]

7. Children's Privacy

Garden Values is intended for users aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 in the U.S. or under the digital age of consent in your country without verified parental consent.

If we learn that we've collected data from a child without proper consent, we will delete it.

Parents may contact [email protected] to request review or removal of their child's information.

8. Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary to:

• Provide and secure the Services
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect abuse and fraud

Inactive or unused data may be anonymized or deleted over time.

9. Security

We use reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect your information. However, no system is perfectly secure.

Use the Services at your own risk.

10. International Users

By using Garden Values, you agree that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our partners operate.

Data protection laws in these locations may differ from those in your country.

11. Do Not Sell or Share My Info (CCPA Opt-Out)

While we do not sell data, certain analytics or advertising practices may qualify as "sharing" under California law.

If you are a California resident and wish to opt out of such data sharing:

• Email [email protected] with the subject "Do Not Share My Info"
• Or adjust cookie settings in your browser to block third-party tracking

We will respond within the legally required timeframe.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date will reflect the most current version.

If we make material changes, we will post a notice on the website or notify users directly (when possible).

Your continued use of the Services means you accept the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or would like to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: