Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us
Last updated: February 2026
Introduction
The Local Gardener is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our website or contact us.
The Local Gardener is operated by Simon Jackson. If you have questions about this policy, please contact us using the details provided on our website.
Information We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you use our contact form. This may include your name, phone number, email address, and the content of your message.
We do not collect personal information automatically through cookies or tracking technologies. Our website may use essential cookies required for the site to function correctly.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information you provide solely to respond to your enquiry and to provide the gardening services you have requested. We will not use your information for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
Your contact form submissions are processed by our email delivery service to ensure your message reaches us promptly.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your information may be processed by our website hosting provider and email delivery service as necessary to operate this website and respond to your enquiries. These services are bound by their own privacy policies.
How Long We Keep Your Information
We retain your contact form submissions only for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and to maintain a record of our communications. We will delete your information upon request.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the right to access the personal information we hold about you, request correction of inaccurate information, request deletion of your information, and object to or restrict our processing of your information.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our website. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
If you are not satisfied with how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with an updated revision date.