Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 2026

Welcome to CarmenJohnstonGardens.com (the “Site”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. This policy also applies to giveaways, contests, promotions, SMS programs, events, and all related digital or in person interactions offered by Carmen Johnston Gardens.

By using our Site, submitting a giveaway entry, signing up for SMS or email updates, or interacting with us online, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information when you interact with our Site or participate in giveaways or promotions.

A. Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

This may include:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Mailing address (if required for giveaway fulfillment)

  • Phone number (if you opt in to SMS)

  • Social media handles (if required for giveaway entry verification)

  • Any additional information you submit through forms, surveys, or giveaway entries

B. Automatically Collected Information

Through cookies, pixels, and analytics tools, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and device information

  • Pages viewed and time spent on the Site

  • Referring website or advertisement

  • Interactions with our ads on Facebook, Instagram, Google, Pinterest, TikTok, and other platforms

2. Cookies, Pixels, and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website traffic and usage

  • Personalize and improve user experience

  • Measure ad performance

  • Run targeted advertising campaigns, including:

    • Prospecting ads to reach new audiences

    • Retargeting ads to deliver relevant content

  • Track giveaway conversions and verify entries when required

You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or limit tracking. You may also update ad preferences through platforms like Facebook, Google, and Instagram.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your personal information to:

  • Deliver content, services, and products you request

  • Administer giveaways, promotions, contests, or events

  • Notify giveaway winners and coordinate prize fulfillment

  • Send marketing emails, newsletters, or SMS messages (only if you opt in)

  • Improve the Site’s functionality and user experience

  • Analyze marketing performance and audience insights

  • Serve relevant ads across platforms based on pixel and cookie data

  • Maintain internal business records

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us operate our business, such as:

  • Email service platforms

  • SMS providers

  • Giveaway management tools

  • Advertising platforms (Facebook, Google, Pinterest, etc.) through pixel tracking

  • Shipping carriers to fulfill giveaway prizes

These third parties may only use your information to provide services to Carmen Johnston Gardens and are not permitted to use it for their own purposes.

We may also share information:

  • When required to comply with law or legal process

  • To protect our rights, prevent fraud, or maintain security

5. Giveaway and Promotions Privacy Terms

When you enter a giveaway or promotion hosted by Carmen Johnston Gardens, you acknowledge that:

  • Entry may require your name, email, mailing address, or social media handle.

  • Your information will be used solely to administer the promotion, verify eligibility, contact winners, and deliver prizes.

  • Your entry does not automatically enroll you into SMS or email marketing unless you explicitly opt in.

  • Giveaway winners may be publicly announced by first name, last initial, and/or social media handle unless you request otherwise.

  • Additional rules may apply and will be provided with each specific promotion.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link

  • Reply STOP to unsubscribe from SMS messages

  • Adjust cookie settings in your browser

  • Manage ad preferences on platforms such as Facebook and Google

  • Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us

We will respond to all reasonable requests within a commercially appropriate time.

7. SMS Text Messaging Policy

By providing your phone number and opting in, you agree to receive text messages from Carmen Johnston Gardens related to:

  • Events and RSVP reminders

  • Giveaway notifications and winner announcements

  • Gardening tips and updates

  • Exclusive offers or promotions

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

We do not sell or share your phone number. Your phone number is stored securely and used only for the purposes described above.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to safeguard your information. However, no method of data transmission over the Internet is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site and giveaways are not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from children. If you believe information was collected from a minor, please contact us so we may remove it.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When updates occur, the revised effective date will be posted at the top of this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

Carmen Johnston Gardens
Email: info@carmenjohnstongardens.com
Website: https://www.CarmenJohnstonGardens.com