Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Garden Media LLC ("we," "us," or "our") operates Garden Social at gardennj.social. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Platform.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide:

  • Email address and password (for account creation)
  • Username, display name, bio, and profile photo
  • Posts, comments, messages, and events you create
  • Location tags you choose to add to content (county/town)

Information collected automatically:

  • Usage data (pages visited, features used, interactions)
  • Device and browser information
  • IP address
  • Cookies and session tokens for authentication

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To provide and operate the Garden Social platform
  • To authenticate your account and maintain your session
  • To send transactional emails (account confirmation, password reset)
  • To moderate content for safety and compliance
  • To improve the platform and understand how it is used
  • To communicate important updates about the service

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes.

3. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Garden Social:

  • Supabase — database, authentication, and file storage
  • OpenAI — automated text content moderation
  • AWS Rekognition — automated image content moderation
  • Google Maps Platform — address autocomplete for events
  • Ticketmaster — event data aggregation
  • OpenGraph.io — link preview generation
  • Vercel — platform hosting and deployment

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. Content you post may be processed by our moderation services to ensure compliance with our Terms of Service.

4. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies solely for authentication and session management. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. By using Garden Social, you consent to the use of these essential cookies.

5. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information in your profile
  • Delete your account and associated data
  • Export your content and data
  • Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@gardennj.social.

7. Children's Privacy

Garden Social is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at legal@gardennj.social.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure authentication via Supabase, and row-level security on our database. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on the Platform. Continued use of Garden Social after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:
Garden Media LLC
Email: privacy@gardennj.social

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