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Last Updated: 12/18/2024

At Pugh Gardens, your privacy is of utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or participate in our events and activities. By accessing our website or visiting Pugh Gardens, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide to us directly when you:
• Register for an account on our website.
• Subscribe to our newsletter.
• Make a donation.
• Participate in events or workshops.
• Contact us with inquiries or feedback.

The types of personal information we may collect include, but are not limited to:
• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Payment information (for donations and event registrations)

Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information automatically when you visit our website, including:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Time and date of visits
• Referring website

How We Use Your Information

Pugh Gardens uses your personal information for various purposes, including:
• To provide and manage our services and operations.
• To process donations and registrations.
• To communicate with you about events, updates, and promotions.
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
• To improve our website, services, and overall visitor experience.
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

Disclosure of Your Information

Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, such as payment processors, email service providers, and event management platforms. These third parties are obligated to protect your information and may only use it for the purposes for which it was disclosed.

Legal Compliance

We may disclose your personal information when required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our website if your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Pugh Gardens uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us recognize you and remember your preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be turned off.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve our services.
• Functional Cookies: These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and enhance your experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: You can request correction of any inaccuracies in your personal information.
• Deletion: You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal obligations.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or contacting us directly.

Children’s Privacy

Pugh Gardens does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites that we do not operate. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

Pugh Gardens reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on this page. We will notify you of significant changes by email or through a prominent notice on our website. Your continued use of the website following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: