Privacy Policy

Effective Date: February 12, 2026
Website: Fruit and Garden (“we,” “our,” “Website”)
Domain: fruitandgarden.com
Contact: [email protected]

This Privacy Policy explains how Fruit and Garden collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information when you visit our Website. By using the Website, you agree to this Policy.

1) Who We Are

Fruit and Garden is a personal blog that publishes educational content about fruits, including nutrition facts, potential benefits, and common safety notes.

2) Information We Collect

A) Information You Provide

We collect information you choose to provide, such as:

  • Email messages you send to us (including your email address and message content).

  • Comments you post (if enabled), which may include your name (or nickname), email address, website (optional), comment content, and timestamp.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information (e.g., medical records, financial details, government IDs) via comments or email.

B) Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, we may automatically collect:

  • Device and log data: IP address, browser type, operating system, language, pages visited, time spent, referring/exit pages, and timestamps.

  • Approximate location derived from IP address (e.g., city/region level).

  • Cookie identifiers and similar technologies (see Section 6).

3) How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Website

  • Respond to inquiries and support requests

  • Measure traffic and content performance (analytics)

  • Serve and measure advertising (AdSense)

  • Support affiliate link attribution (if affiliate links are used)

  • Protect the Website from spam, abuse, fraud, and security threats

  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information.

4) Third-Party Services We Use

A) Cloudflare (DNS/CDN/Security)

We use Cloudflare for performance and security (e.g., CDN, DDoS protection, bot mitigation). Cloudflare may process technical information such as IP address, request headers, and security event data to deliver and protect the Website.

B) Wordfence (Security)

We use Wordfence to help protect the Website from malicious traffic and unauthorized access. Wordfence may log security-related data such as IP addresses, attempted logins, requested URLs, timestamps, and other indicators to detect and prevent threats.

C) Redis Cache (Performance)

We use Redis object caching to improve Website speed and reliability. Redis is used to store cached site data and typically does not create user profiles. Cached data may temporarily include rendered page fragments to speed up page delivery.

D) Google Analytics (Website Measurement)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website (e.g., pages viewed, engagement, traffic sources). Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage information.

E) Google AdSense (Advertising)

We use Google AdSense to display ads. AdSense may use cookies or identifiers for ad delivery and measurement.

Non-Personalized Ads: We request non-personalized advertising, meaning ads are generally based on the context of the page you are viewing rather than your interests or browsing history. Even with non-personalized ads, Google and its partners may use limited cookies/identifiers for purposes such as:

  • Ad delivery and rendering

  • Frequency capping (limiting repeated ads)

  • Aggregated reporting and measurement

  • Fraud/spam prevention and security

You can manage ad controls through your Google ad settings.

F) Affiliate Links (Including Amazon Associates)

In the future, we may participate in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and/or other affiliate networks. Affiliate links are special links that may allow partners to track that you clicked a link from our Website for attribution purposes.

If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Attribute purchases to our referral link

  • Prevent fraud

  • Provide aggregated reporting

Amazon disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn from qualifying purchases.

Affiliate partners have their own privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you leave our Website.

5) Comments and Public Content

If comments are enabled:

  • Your comment content and chosen display name may be publicly visible.

  • We may use automated spam detection and security tools to prevent abuse.

Gravatar (if enabled by WordPress/theme/plugins)

WordPress may support Gravatar for comment avatars. If enabled, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to determine whether you have an associated profile image.

6) Cookies and Similar Technologies

What We Use Cookies For

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enable essential Website functions and security features

  • Improve performance and reliability (including caching behavior)

  • Measure Website usage (analytics)

  • Serve and measure advertising (AdSense)

  • Support affiliate attribution (if affiliate links are used)

Cookie Choices (U.S.)

You can control cookies through your browser settings (block, delete, or limit cookies). Disabling cookies may affect Website functionality and how analytics/ads work.

If the Website displays a cookie settings tool or banner, you can use it (where available) to manage your preferences.

7) Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Because there is no consistent industry standard for DNT, the Website may not respond to DNT signals in a uniform way.

8) How We Share Information

We may share information:

  • With service providers that help operate the Website (e.g., hosting, CDN/security, analytics, advertising, affiliate networks)

  • If required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety

  • In connection with a business transfer (rare), such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of Website assets

We do not share personal data beyond what is necessary for these purposes.

9) Data Retention

We retain information only as long as needed for legitimate business and operational purposes, including:

  • Security logs (Cloudflare/Wordfence): retained for a limited period to detect and prevent threats

  • Analytics data (Google Analytics): retained according to Analytics settings and Google’s policies

  • Comments: may remain published unless removed by moderation or request (subject to operational and legal considerations)

  • Emails: retained as needed to respond and maintain records of communication

We may delete or anonymize data when it is no longer needed.

10) Security

We use reasonable safeguards (HTTPS, monitoring, access controls) to protect information. However, no website or transmission method can be guaranteed 100% secure.

11) Your Rights and Choices

General Choices

  • Control cookies via your browser settings

  • Manage Google ad settings through your Google account/ad controls

  • Contact us to request access, correction, or deletion where applicable

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have rights to:

  • Request access to certain personal information we have collected

  • Request deletion of certain personal information

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

We do not sell personal information.
To make a request, contact: [email protected]. We may need to verify your request.

12) Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us to request deletion.

13) External Links

The Website may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. Please review their policies before providing information.

14) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of the Website means you accept the updated Policy.

15) Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or privacy requests, contact:
Email: [email protected]