Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

GrowCommon uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and provide personalized content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Service to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.

• Authentication: Remember your login status and session information
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Preferences: Store your theme, language, and other settings

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization. They remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

• User Preferences: Theme settings, language selection, notification preferences
• Garden Data: Your saved plants, calendar events, and garden information
• Location: Your ZIP code and location preferences for personalized recommendations

2.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Service by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Service and user experience.

• Usage Analytics: Page views, feature usage, and user flow
• Performance: Load times, error rates, and technical performance

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

• Stripe: Payment processing and subscription management
• Google Analytics: Website analytics and usage statistics
• NextAuth: Authentication and session management
• OpenWeather API: Weather data and forecasts

These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. We do not control these third-party cookies, and you should review their privacy policies.

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies can be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Most cookies we use are persistent and remain on your device for up to 12 months, unless you delete them or they expire.

5. Managing Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are set

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of GrowCommon. Essential cookies are required for the Service to function properly.

5.2 Cookie Consent

When you first visit GrowCommon, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or by contacting us.

6. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use other storage technologies such as:

• Local Storage: Stores your preferences and garden data locally on your device
• Session Storage: Temporary storage for your current session
• IndexedDB: Client-side database for storing larger amounts of data

These technologies work similarly to cookies and can be managed through your browser settings.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: