Privacy Policy

Overview

LeafLookup (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates LeafLookup.com, a houseplant toxicity checker and care guide. We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data is collected when you visit our site, how it is used, and the choices available to you. We do not require account registration and we do not collect any personally identifiable information (PII) directly through forms or account systems.

Data We Collect

We do not collect your name, email address, or any other personal information directly. When you visit LeafLookup.com, third-party analytics services (described below) automatically receive certain technical data your browser transmits, including:

• IP address (used to derive approximate geographic region)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URL and pages visited
• Date and time of visit
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

This data is collected in aggregate and is used solely to understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. It is not used to identify or track individual users across the web beyond what Google Analytics provides by default.

Cookies & Consent

LeafLookup uses cookies placed by Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics. These are analytics cookies that help us understand traffic patterns. No cookies are used for advertising targeting at this time.

LeafLookup displays a cookie consent banner on first visit. You may accept all cookies, decline all, or manage individual categories (Necessary, Analytics, Advertising). Your preferences are stored locally and can be changed at any time via the Manage Cookies link in the footer. If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking entirely, you may also use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or enable “Do Not Track” in your browser settings.

You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your browser's settings.

Affiliate Links Disclosure

LeafLookup participates in affiliate programs, including but not limited to Amazon Associates, The Sill, and Bloomscape. Some links on this site are affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase — at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or the accuracy of the plant information we provide. We only recommend products and retailers we genuinely believe are useful to our visitors. As an Amazon Associate, LeafLookup earns from qualifying purchases.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services on LeafLookup.com:

• Google Tag Manager (GTM-59DH5MSC)— a tag management system that loads and manages other tracking scripts. Google's privacy policy applies: policies.google.com/privacy
• Google Analytics (loaded via GTM) — web analytics to measure site traffic and visitor behavior. Data is processed by Google and subject to their privacy policy.
• Google AdSense (planned) — display advertising. When enabled, Google may place additional cookies and collect data for ad personalization. This policy will be updated when AdSense is activated.

Each of these services has its own privacy policy and data processing terms. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they handle your data.

Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

EU / EEA residents (GDPR): You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal data we hold about you. You also have the right to data portability and the right to object to processing. Since we do not collect PII directly, the primary data held about you is analytics data held by Google. You can exercise rights against Google directly through their data deletion tools, or contact us and we will assist where possible.

California residents (CCPA): You have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete that information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. LeafLookup does not sell personal information. To exercise any privacy rights, contact us at contact@leaflookup.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of LeafLookup.com after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@leaflookup.com.