Privacy Policy — Planting the Seeds

Last updated: November 2025

Planting the Seeds (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our ecommerce website, place an order, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

When you create an account, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Billing and shipping address

  • Phone number

  • Payment information (processed securely via third-party payment providers; we do not store full card details)

B. Automatically Collected Data

When you browse our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Device and browser information

  • Pages visited and time spent on site

  • Cookies and tracking data
    (See “Cookies” below.)

C. Optional Information

You may choose to provide:

  • Product reviews

  • Survey responses

  • Preferences for marketing communications

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Process and fulfill orders

  • Provide customer support

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Send order confirmations and shipping updates

  • Manage your account

  • Detect and prevent fraud

  • Send promotional emails (only if you opt in)

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share your information with:

A. Service Providers

  • Payment processors

  • Shipping and delivery companies

  • Email and marketing platforms

  • Website hosting and analytics providers

These partners only receive the information necessary to perform their services.

B. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, to protect our rights, or to prevent fraud.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable essential site functions

  • Remember your preferences

  • Analyse website traffic

  • Enable shopping cart functionality

You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

5. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data, including:

  • SSL encryption

  • Secure payment gateways

  • Access controls and authentication

However, no online system is completely secure.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you

  • Request corrections or deletions

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw marketing consent

  • Request a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, contact us at: hello@plantingtheseeds.org.uk

7. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Email: hello@plantingtheseeds.org.uk