Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026. This policy explains what The Self-Reliant Garden ("we", "us") collects when you visit theselfreliantgarden.com, how we use it, and the choices you have. We keep it short and plain on purpose.
The short version
We run a simple content website. We do not sell your personal data. We use privacy-respecting analytics that only run after you consent, and some of our outbound links are affiliate links. That's the whole picture — the detail is below.
Cookies and consent
By default, analytics and advertising cookies are denied until you make a choice. We use a Consent Mode setup: tracking tags stay inactive until you grant consent through our cookie banner. You can change or withdraw your choice at any time using the "Manage cookies" link in the footer of any page.
- Essential — needed for the site to load and to remember your cookie choice. Always on.
- Analytics — helps us understand which pages are read, in aggregate. Off until you allow it.
- Advertising — may be used to measure ad campaigns if we run them. Off until you allow it.
Analytics
When you consent, we may use standard web analytics to see aggregate, non-identifying information — pages viewed, approximate region, device type, and how visitors move through the site. We use this to improve the content. We do not use it to build a personal profile of you, and at the time of writing our own analytics IDs are not yet active.
Affiliate links
Some links on this site — including links to the Medicinal Garden Kit — are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. When you follow an affiliate link, the destination site (and its payment processor) collects and handles your information under their privacy policies, not ours. We never see your payment details. Read the privacy policy on the seller's site before you purchase.
What we do not do
- We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
- We do not collect sensitive personal information through this site.
- We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Third parties
This site is hosted on a content delivery and hosting platform that may process basic technical data (such as your IP address) to serve pages securely. Any analytics or advertising providers we enable only receive data after you consent. Each third party processes data under its own policy.
Your choices
You can withdraw consent at any time via "Manage cookies", clear cookies in your browser, or use your browser's privacy controls. Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access or delete information held about you — contact us and we'll do our best to help.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Email support@theselfreliantgarden.com.
This policy may be updated as the site evolves. Material changes will be reflected by the "last updated" date above.