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Privacy Policy

This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, how cookies and advertising technologies work on this site, and the choices you can make. You can change cookie preferences at any time using the footer link labeled “Manage cookie preferences”.

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Last Updated
January 15, 2026
Effective Date
January 15, 2026

Changes are notified via a homepage banner at least 14 days before taking effect.

Who we are

This website is operated by GPC PRODUCTS LIMITED (referred to as “GPC Products”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). We provide informational content about gardening and horticulture, with a focus on senior-friendly methods, comfortable routines, and practical garden setup ideas. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you visit this website, register, or interact with our content.

Our business address is: Taurus House, Halton Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England, PE23 5JZ. For privacy questions or requests, email: [email protected].

We aim to keep our privacy practices straightforward. We do not ask for unnecessary personal information. We do not request phone numbers for registration on this site. When we use analytics or advertising tools, we do so in a way that respects user choice, using consent controls that let you accept or reject non-essential cookies.

Cookie categories (three tiers)

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies) and some may be set by service providers we use (third-party cookies). We also use similar technologies such as pixels and conversion tags as described below. We categorize cookies into three tiers to keep choices clear.

1. Essential cookies

Purpose: core site functionality, security, session management. Examples: session_id, csrf_token, cookie_consent_status. Consent required: No. These are activated automatically because the site cannot function properly without them. Retention: session duration or up to 12 months for preference storage.

2. Analytics cookies

Purpose: measuring traffic, user behavior, site performance. Tools: Google Analytics 4. Examples: _ga, _ga_XXXXXXX, _gid, _gat. Consent required: Yes. Activated only after you accept. Retention: up to 14 months.

3. Marketing / advertising cookies

Purpose: remarketing, personalized ad delivery, conversion tracking. Consent required: Yes. Activated only after you accept. Retention: up to 540 days (Google Ads default). Additional disclosures for marketing cookies are provided in the next section.

Cookie preference management

You can manage cookie preferences at any time using a clearly visible link labeled “Manage cookie preferences” in the website footer. That link opens a panel where you can accept or reject each category independently.

Marketing cookies: required disclosures

When you consent to Marketing / Advertising cookies, we may use advertising and measurement services. The following disclosures explain how these systems typically work. Where required, we only activate these technologies after you choose “Accept All” or enable Marketing cookies in the preferences panel.

Third-party ad serving: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to this website and other sites on the internet.

Advertising partners: We may work with advertising partners such as Google and Meta to deliver advertisements tailored to your interests across various websites and platforms.

Remarketing: We may use remarketing services to advertise to previous visitors of our website. After visiting our site, you may see our ads on other websites, apps, or platforms you visit.

YouTube and Display Network: Advertisements may appear across Google services including YouTube, Gmail, and the Google Display Network.

Tracking technologies

We use the following tracking technologies on this website:

  • Cookies (first-party and third-party)
  • Tracking pixels (Google Ads tag / gtag.js, Meta Pixel)
  • Device identifiers (browser fingerprint, IP address)
  • Conversion event tags

Advertising measurement: We use conversion tracking to understand which advertisements lead to actions on our website such as form submissions, calls, or purchases. This allows us to measure campaign effectiveness and allocate budget appropriately. Conversion data may be shared with Google Ads and Meta.

Technologies in use

Advertising and analytics technologies active on this site:

  • Google Ads (gtag.js / Google Tag Manager)
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Google Remarketing Tag
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram)

Opt-out from personalized advertising

You may opt out of personalized advertising at any time:

  • Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
  • Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu
  • Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
  • Digital Advertising Alliance: https://optout.aboutads.info

Opting out does not remove ads entirely. You will continue to see non-personalized advertisements.

Data Sharing with Advertising Partners

We share certain data with advertising partners for campaign delivery and measurement. Recipients and the data categories shared include:

Google LLC

cookie identifiers, conversion events, anonymized behavioral data, remarketing lists. Governed by Google's Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Meta Platforms, Inc.

pixel events, conversion data, custom audiences. Governed by Meta's Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

We do not sell personal data. All transfers to Google and Meta operate under Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable. Data is processed for ad targeting and campaign measurement only, not resold to unaffiliated third parties.

Google and Meta may use this data across their own platforms in accordance with their respective policies. We encourage users to review those policies directly.

Lead Forms and Contact Requests

When you submit a contact form, request a quote, or register interest in our services, we collect the information you provide. This typically includes: full name, email address, phone number, and your message.

Legal basis: consent (GDPR Art. 6.1.a) and, where a service relationship exists, performance of a contract (GDPR Art. 6.1.b).

Retention: form submission data is retained for up to 2 years from the date of submission, unless a longer period is required by applicable law.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at the email address in this policy.

A link to this Privacy Policy appears adjacent to every submission button on this site. Submitting a form constitutes acknowledgment of this policy.

Note: The registration form on this site is designed to request only the essentials (name, email, password) for account creation. We do not require a phone number for registration.

Google Services and Advertising

This website uses the following Google services:

  • Google Analytics 4: collects anonymized usage data, device info, and behavioral signals. IP anonymization is enabled. Data retention is set to 14 months. Users may opt out via the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Google Ads Conversion Tracking: records when a user completes a defined action (form submission, call, purchase) after clicking one of our ads. This data is used solely for measuring ad campaign performance.
  • Google Remarketing: allows us to show ads to previous visitors across Google's network. Remarketing lists are not created from sensitive data categories (health, finance, religion, sexual orientation).
  • Google Tag Manager: deploys tracking tags on our behalf. No personal data is collected by GTM itself; it acts as a container for the tags listed above.

Google's advertising products are governed by: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

Meta Advertising Services

This website uses the Meta Pixel to measure the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram. The pixel may record:

  • Page views and time on site
  • Specific conversion events (form submissions, purchases)
  • Custom audience membership for retargeting purposes

We do not use the Meta Pixel to collect sensitive personal data, nor to target users based on health status, financial situation, religion, political views, sexual orientation, or any other special-category attribute prohibited under Meta's advertising policies.

Meta acts as an independent data controller for data collected via its Pixel and processed within its own platform. Refer to Meta's Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy

To manage your ad preferences on Meta platforms, visit: https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences/

Prohibited content self-declaration

This website does not promote, sell, or facilitate access to prohibited product or service categories including but not limited to: weapons, controlled substances, counterfeit goods, gambling services (unlicensed), adult content, or services that make misleading health or financial claims. All advertising conducted through Google Ads and Meta Ads complies with the respective platform policies in full.

Landing page integrity statement

The content of this website accurately represents the products and services advertised. No bait-and-switch practices are employed. The experience delivered to users arriving from paid advertisements is identical to the experience for all other visitors. Cloaking, automatic redirects, and content variation by traffic source are not used on this website.

Children's privacy

This website is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we discover that data has been collected from a person under 16 without verifiable parental consent, we will delete it promptly. Contact us at the address in this policy if you believe we have received data from a minor.

International data transfers

Personal data collected through this website may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area, including the United States, where Google LLC and Meta Platforms, Inc. are based.

These transfers are conducted under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, which provide appropriate safeguards for personal data. A copy of the applicable SCCs can be requested by contacting us directly.

User rights (GDPR Articles 15-22)

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the following rights:

  • Access (Art. 15): request a copy of data we hold about you
  • Rectification (Art. 16): correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure (Art. 17): request deletion ('right to be forgotten')
  • Restriction (Art. 18): limit how we process your data
  • Portability (Art. 20): receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Objection (Art. 21): object to processing based on legitimate interest
  • Withdraw consent (Art. 7.3): revoke consent at any time without penalty

To exercise any right, email us at the contact address provided in this policy. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority:

  • EU users: https://edpb.europa.eu
  • UK users: https://ico.org.uk

What data we collect

Depending on how you use the site and what you consent to, we may collect the following categories of data:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Cookies and tracking identifiers
  • Usage data (pages visited, time on site, click paths)
  • Form submission content
  • Conversion events (form submits, calls, purchases)

Some data is provided directly by you (for example, registration details). Other data is collected automatically through essential site logs or, if you consent, through analytics and marketing technologies. Where a field is not collected on our site forms, we do not require it for registration.

Retention periods

We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer period is required by law. Typical retention periods are:

  • Contact form submissions: 2 years
  • Analytics data (GA4): 14 months
  • Marketing cookies (Google Ads): up to 540 days
  • Email communications: duration of relationship + 1 year
  • Server logs: 90 days
  • Cookie consent records: 3 years (audit requirement)

If you request deletion, we will take reasonable steps to remove personal data unless we must retain certain records to meet legal obligations, resolve disputes, or enforce our terms.

Contact

For privacy questions, requests, or cookie preference support, contact:

GPC PRODUCTS LIMITED

Taurus House, Halton Road, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England, PE23 5JZ

Email: [email protected]

You may also review our Cookie Policy and our Terms.

We aim to keep privacy choices as calm and clear as the gardening guidance we publish. You can revisit cookie settings anytime using “Manage cookie preferences” in the footer.