HedgieWilder.com – Privacy Policy
Hedgie Wilder Home & Garden (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website hedgiewilder.com and acts as the Data Controller of your personal information.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently, securely, and in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU law.
1. Information We Collect
1.1. Information you provide directly
When you contact us through forms, email, or booking requests, we may collect:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Address or service location
Any message or details you choose to provide
We use this information only to respond to your inquiry, provide services, or prepare a quote.
1.2. Automatically collected “Device Information”
When you visit our website, we automatically collect:
Browser type
IP address
Time zone
Basic analytics data (pages visited, time spent, referring websites)
Cookies necessary for website functionality
We do not use advertising cookies or profiling cookies.
If you use third party services (e.g., YouTube embedded videos), those services may set their own cookies according to their policies.
2. Why We Process Your Data
We process your personal data only when necessary:
To respond to your inquiries
To provide gardening or home services you request
To prepare quotes or service agreements
To maintain and improve website performance
To prevent misuse or security issues
To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Article 6)
We process your data based on:
Contractual necessity – when you request a service or quote
Legitimate interest – to maintain website security and functionality
Consent – when you voluntarily submit a form or subscribe to updates
Legal obligation – when required by law
4. Cookies
We use only minimal cookies necessary for:
Basic website functionality
Anonymous analytics (if enabled)
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
If you add Google Analytics, YouTube embeds, or other tools later, this section must be updated.
5. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as necessary:
Contact form messages: up to 12 months
Service records: as required for accounting and legal compliance
Analytics data: anonymized and non identifiable
You may request deletion at any time (see your rights below).
6. Your GDPR Rights
As an EU resident, you have the right to:
Be informed about how your data is used
Access your personal data
Rectify inaccurate data
Request erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict processing
Object to processing
Data portability
Not be subject to automated decision making
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at:
hedgiewilder@proton.me
7. Data Transfers Outside the EU
Some technical services we use (e.g., email hosting, analytics) may store data in the EU or outside it (e.g., the United States).
We ensure that any such transfers comply with GDPR through:
Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequate protection measures
8. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies.
9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
However, no internet transmission is 100% secure.
10. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our rights, safety, or comply with legal processes.
11. Contact Information
For any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data rights, contact:
Hedgie Wilder Home & Garden
Email: hedgiewilder@proton.me