Privacy & Cookie Policy + Terms of Use
Last updated: 21 July 2025
Sprout Share cares about your privacy.
This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights when you visit our website or interact with our content.
1. Who We Are
Sprout Share is a UK-based website that shares gardening content, tools, and resources. Our site address is: https://sproutshare.org
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following:
Your name and email address (if you contact us or sign up for updates)
Comments you leave on blog posts
IP address and browser data (via analytics tools)
Affiliate link clicks (anonymised)
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
Respond to messages or questions
Improve the website and content
Send you occasional updates (only if you opt in)
Track affiliate and ad interactions to support the platform
We do not sell your data to anyone, ever.
4. Cookies & Third-Party Services
Sprout Share uses cookies and similar technologies to:
Understand how people use our website
Improve navigation and content
Track affiliate activity (e.g. clicks to partner tools or products)
Display personalised advertisements through third-party providers, such as Google AdSense
Google AdSense and other advertising partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. These cookies allow them and their partners to display relevant ads to you.
You can learn more about how Google uses your data here:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
Request access to your personal data
Ask for your data to be corrected or deleted
Withdraw consent at any time
File a complaint with the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
6. Third-Party Links
We sometimes link to other websites (e.g. gardening tools, retailers, or community resources). Sprout Share is not responsible for the privacy practices or content on external websites. Please review their policies separately.
7. Terms of Use
By using this website, you agree to:
Use it for lawful purposes only
Not copy or redistribute content without permission
Accept that all content is for informational purposes and not professional advice
Acknowledge that affiliate links or advertisements may generate a small commission to support the site, at no cost to you
8. How to Contact Us
If you have questions about this policy or want to make a data request, please email: