Welcome to https://www.landscapingstudios.com/ (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it through our compliance with this policy.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, including via Google AdSense advertisements. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not use this Site.
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information for various purposes to provide, maintain, and improve our Site and its services.
1.1 Personal Data You Provide to Us
When you interact with our Site, you may voluntarily provide us with personal information, such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Comments, feedback, or content you submit (e.g. via contact forms or blog comments)
- Any other information you choose to provide
We only use this information for the purpose for which it was submitted (for example, to respond to your inquiry or display your comment).
1.2 Automatically Collected Data (Usage Data)
When you visit our Site, certain data is collected automatically, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL / source
- Pages of our Site you visit
- Time and date of your visits
- Time spent on pages
- Clicks and interactions with content
- Device identifiers, browser settings, and other technical data
This “Usage Data” helps us analyze trends, administer the site, track users’ movements on the site, and gather demographic information.
1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party partners (such as Google) use cookies, web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and similar technologies to collect additional information and to improve and personalize your experience.
- A cookie is a small file placed on your device that helps us recognize your browser, remember preferences, and analyze usage.
- We may use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain until they expire or are deleted).
- Third-party cookies may also be used by advertising networks and analytics providers.
For more details about how we and third parties use cookies (including to serve targeted ads), see Section 4 (Advertising & Third-Party Services).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for various purposes:
- To operate and maintain our Site
- To respond to your inquiries, comments, or feedback
- To personalize content and improve the user experience
- To deliver and optimize advertisements (e.g., through Google AdSense)
- To monitor, analyze, and generate reports on Site usage and trends
- To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or security breaches
- To enforce our Terms of Use or other policies
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not share or sell your personal data with third parties for their independent marketing purposes (except as described below under “Disclosure of Data”).
3. Disclosure of Your Data
We may share your personal information in the following circumstances:
3.1 Service Providers
We may employ third-party companies and individuals (e.g. hosting providers, analytics services, email services, and technical support) to facilitate our services and perform Site-related tasks. These service providers will have access only to the information necessary to perform their functions and are obligated not to disclose or use it for other purposes.
3.2 Advertising Partners & Ad Networks
Because we use Google AdSense and possibly other ad networks, third-party vendors (including Google) may place or read cookies on your device and collect data about your visits to our Site and other websites. These partners may use this information to deliver targeted advertisements or measure ad effectiveness.
As required by Google’s AdSense policy:
- We inform you that third parties, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites. Google Help+1
- Google’s cookies allow it and its partners to serve you ads based on visits to our Site and/or other sites. Google Help+1
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings, or by visiting www.aboutads.info. Google Help+2TermsFeed+2
We also notify you that other third-party ad vendors (if we use them) may collect data via cookies or similar technologies, and users should consult those vendors’ privacy policies or opt-out pages to control their data usage.
3.3 Legal Requirements & Safety
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe that such disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal processes (court orders, subpoenas, etc.)
- Protect and defend our rights or property
- Prevent or investigate wrongdoing in connection with the Site
- Protect the personal safety of users or the public
3.4 Business Transfers
If we merge with or are acquired by another company, or if we sell a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify users via email and/or prominent notice on the Site prior to any such transfer and subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
4. Advertising, Analytics & Third-Party Tools
4.1 Google AdSense & Advertising
We use Google AdSense to monetize our Site. Ads are served by Google and its advertising partners, which may use cookies and other technologies to serve advertisements tailored to your interests.
Google’s advertising systems may collect data such as your IP address, browser type, browser language, date/time of request, and cookies to deliver more relevant ads. Google Privacy & Terms+1
You can control and opt out of certain ad personalization features by visiting your Google Ads Settings or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or www.aboutads.info. iubenda+3Google Help+3TermsFeed+3
4.2 Analytics & Performance Monitoring
We may use analytics services (e.g. Google Analytics, etc.) to monitor and analyze usage trends and Site performance. These services may collect aggregated and anonymized usage statistics (e.g. page views, session duration, bounce rates). Some analytics tools may also use cookies to collect this data.
We may combine analytics data with personal data only when explicit permission is granted.
4.3 Links to Other Websites / Third-Party Content
Our Site may include links to other websites, embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, social media widgets), or third-party services that are not controlled by us. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party websites or services.
We encourage you to read their respective privacy policies and make your own decisions about sharing data.
4.4 Social Media & Plugins
If you interact with social media features (e.g. “Share” buttons, embedded content) on our Site, those platforms may collect information about your activity, browser, device, or content you view. We do not control those practices.
5. User Rights & Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights concerning your personal data. Below are general categories of rights; your rights may differ depending on local laws where you reside.
5.1 Access, Correction, Deletion
You may request to:
- Access or receive a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Correct or update inaccurate or incomplete data
- Delete or anonymize your personal data, unless retention is required by law
To make a request, contact us at hello@landscapingstudios.com. We will respond in accordance with applicable laws.
5.2 Consent & Opt-Out
- You may decline to provide personal information or withdraw consent, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
- You may disable or refuse cookies via your browser settings. However, some features or services may not function properly without cookies.
- For Google-related advertising, you can opt out of interest-based ads via Google’s Ads Settings, or via aboutads.info.
- For third-party ad networks, you may refer to their respective opt-out mechanisms or privacy policies.
5.3 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers send “Do Not Track” or similar signals. Our Site currently does not respond in a standardized way to these signals, as there is no accepted standard across all services. However, we honor applicable legal obligations and user preferences where possible.
6. Data Retention & Security
6.1 Retention
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
- Comply with legal obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce our policies
Usage data may be retained longer for aggregation and analysis, but such data is anonymized or de-identified where possible.
6.2 Security
We implement commercially reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards to protect the personal data we process. These include:
- Secure server environments
- Encryption of sensitive data in transit (e.g. via HTTPS)
- Access controls and authentication
- Regular security audits and updates
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of the data.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or the applicable minimum age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under that age. If you become aware we have collected data from a child without parental consent, please contact us at hello@landscapingstudios.com, and we will take steps to delete that information.
8. International Transfers
Because we operate online and may provide services globally, your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — servers located in countries other than your own. By using the Site or providing your data, you consent to such transfers.
Where required by law, we will ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses, data processing agreements) are in place to protect your data during international transfers.
9. Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the revised policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date above. We may also notify you via email (if you have provided it).
Your continued use of the Site following the changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. How to Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, our data practices, or your rights, you can contact us:
Email: hello@landscapingstudios.com
Website: https://www.landscapingstudios.com
