Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how SoilCheck ("we", "our", or "us") handles information in connection with this website and its tools. We have designed both our tools and this policy around the principle of minimal data collection.

1. Information We Collect

SoilCheck does not require registration or account creation. No personal information is collected through the use of our tools. The inputs you enter into the watering calculator and plant diagnostic tool are processed entirely in your browser and are not transmitted to our servers.

We may collect the following limited technical information automatically when you visit this site:

• IP address (anonymised at the point of collection)
• Browser type and version
• Referring URL and pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Approximate geographic region (country or region level only)

This information is used exclusively for aggregate analytics — understanding how our tools are used at a population level — and is not linked to individual identities.

2. Cookies and Local Storage

We use a single cookie consent flag stored in your browser's localStorage. This stores whether you have accepted the cookie notice, with the key "ck". No tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or cross-site cookies are set by SoilCheck.

If we integrate third-party analytics (such as a privacy-focused analytics platform), any cookies set by that service will be documented here with explicit detail. At this time, no such service is active.

3. How We Use Information

The limited technical data we collect is used to:

• Monitor site availability and performance
• Understand which tools and articles are most useful
• Identify and fix errors or accessibility issues
• Improve tool accuracy based on aggregate usage patterns

We do not sell, rent, or share any data with third parties for commercial purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

This site loads fonts from Google Fonts. Google may collect limited data in connection with font delivery. Their privacy policy is available at fonts.google.com. Images are sourced from Unsplash and are subject to Unsplash's terms.

No advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or affiliate tracking scripts are present on this site.

5. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding any personal data we hold:

• The right to access data we hold about you
• The right to rectification of inaccurate data
• The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• The right to restrict processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests

Given that we do not collect personally identifiable information, most of these rights are satisfied by design. To make any data request, use the contact form on our About page.

6. Data Retention

Anonymised technical logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days and then deleted. No other data is retained beyond the duration of your browser session.

7. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe a child has provided information through this site, use the contact form on our About page and we will take appropriate action.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by a revised "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.