Last updated: August 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Rare Plant Guide (“we,” “us,” or “this site”) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit therareplantguide.com.
Information We Collect
We do not require visitors to create an account or submit personal information to read our content. We may collect limited, non-identifying information automatically, such as:
- Basic analytics data (pages visited, browser type, approximate location based on IP address) to understand how visitors use the site
- Cookies used by third-party services embedded on the site (see below)
Affiliate Disclosure
The Rare Plant Guide participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through links on this site, at no additional cost to you. Product recommendations reflect our own opinions and are not influenced by affiliate relationships.
Third-Party Services
This site may use third-party services that collect information according to their own privacy policies, including:
- Google Analytics (or similar analytics tools) — to measure site traffic
- Pinterest — pins and widgets that link back to this site
- Unsplash — cover images sourced from Unsplash, displayed under their license
- Cloudflare — our hosting and content delivery provider
We do not control how these third parties use data collected through their own cookies or tracking technologies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for details.
Cookies
Cookies may be used by embedded third-party tools (such as analytics or Pinterest widgets) to improve site functionality and understand visitor behavior. You can disable cookies through your browser settings at any time; some site features may not function properly if you do so.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding any personal data collected about you, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your data. To exercise these rights or ask any question about this policy, contact us at the email below.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at: contact@therareplantguide.com
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.