La Tercera Garden ("we", "us", or "our") is a community garden based in Petaluma, California. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect the personal information you provide when signing up for our newsletter or SMS reminders through our website at laterceragarden.com.
Information We Collect
When you sign up through our website, we may collect the following information:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional, provided only if you opt in to SMS reminders)
- Your consent preferences for email and SMS communications
We do not collect payment information, cookies, or any other tracking data. We do not use analytics tools on this website.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information solely to:
- Send you our monthly community newsletter (if you opted in)
- Send you occasional SMS reminders about garden events (if you opted in)
- Maintain our member contact list
We will never use your information for any purpose other than direct communication related to La Tercera Garden.
SMS Communications
If you provide your phone number and check the SMS consent box, you agree to receive occasional text message reminders from La Tercera Garden. Message frequency may vary. Standard message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message. Reply HELP for assistance.
Consent to receive SMS is not required to participate in the garden or receive our newsletter.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with any third parties for promotional or marketing purposes. Your contact information is used exclusively for La Tercera Garden communications.
We use Brevo (brevo.com) as our email and SMS sending platform. Your information is stored securely in their system, subject to Brevo's Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as you remain subscribed to our communications. You may request deletion of your data at any time by emailing us or clicking the unsubscribe link in any newsletter.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email
- Opt out of SMS messages at any time by replying STOP
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at contact@laterceragarden.com.
Third-Party Services
Our website uses Google Maps (for the location embed) and Google Fonts. These services may collect limited technical data per their own privacy policies. We do not control or have access to this data.
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 effective date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@laterceragarden.com.