Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 24, 2026 | Last Updated: March 24, 2026

Protecting your personal information is our priority. This Privacy Policy applies to economicgardening.org and the National Center for Economic Gardening (NCEG) and governs how we collect, use, share, and protect personal data. NCEG operates globally, including programs in California and internationally, and is committed to compliance with applicable privacy laws including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Please read this policy carefully. If you have questions, contact us at christiangibbons47@gmail.com.

1. Who We Are (Data Controller)

National Center for Economic Gardening (NCEG) is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2583, Evergreen, Colorado 80437-2583
Privacy Contact: christiangibbons47@gmail.com

2. What Personal Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum personal data necessary to provide our services. We may collect:

  • Identity Data: First and last name
  • Contact Data: Email address, phone number, mailing address
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and access times (collected automatically)
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked
  • Communications Data: Records of correspondence you send to us

We do not collect sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, health data, or biometric data) through this website. We do not collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us immediately at christiangibbons47@gmail.com and we will delete it promptly.

3. How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal data:

  • Directly from you when you contact us, register for training or programs, sign up for email communications, or submit a form on our site.
  • Automatically through standard server logs and cookies when you visit our website.

4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals in the European Economic Area (EEA) or UK, we process personal data only where we have a lawful basis, including:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear consent (e.g., subscribing to our newsletter).
  • Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a service you requested.
  • Legitimate Interests: For website analytics and security, where such interests are not overridden by your rights.
  • Legal Obligation: Where we must comply with applicable law.

You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us at christiangibbons47@gmail.com.

5. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal data only for the following purposes:

  • To operate our website and deliver services you have requested
  • To send program updates, newsletters, and communications (only where you have opted in)
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • To analyze website usage to improve our services
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not use your personal data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

6. Sharing Personal Information with Third Parties

NCEG does not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties, and does not share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.

We may share your data with trusted service providers (acting as data processors) who assist us in operating our website and programs, such as email delivery, analytics, and web hosting. All such providers are contractually required to:

  • Use your data only to provide services to NCEG
  • Maintain appropriate security safeguards
  • Not disclose your data to others

We may disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of NCEG or others.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to provide basic site functionality and understand how visitors use our site. We use:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand site usage (e.g., page views, traffic sources). These are only set with your consent where required by law.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can also opt out of analytics at any time. Note that disabling cookies may limit some site functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or cross-site tracking.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Typical retention periods:

  • Contact and inquiry records: Up to 3 years from last contact
  • Email subscribers: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
  • Website technical logs: Up to 12 months

After the applicable retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Our website uses SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit. While we take security seriously, no internet transmission can be guaranteed 100% secure.

10. International Data Transfers

NCEG operates globally. If you are located in the EEA, UK, or another jurisdiction with data transfer restrictions, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses) for such transfers. Contact us at christiangibbons47@gmail.com for more information.

11. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

All Users

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal obligations).
  • Opt-Out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA:

  • Right to Know: The categories and specific pieces of personal information collected about you, and how it is used and shared.
  • Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information we collected from you (subject to exceptions).
  • Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale/Sharing: NCEG does not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. No opt-out is necessary, but you may confirm this by contacting us.
  • Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined by CPRA.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights.

EEA / UK Residents (GDPR)

Individuals in the EEA or UK also have the right to:

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Restriction of Processing: Request that we limit processing of your data in certain circumstances.
  • Object to Processing: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., in the EU, your national DPA; in the UK, the ICO).

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, submit a request to:
Email: christiangibbons47@gmail.com

We will respond within 45 days (CCPA) or 30 days (GDPR) of receiving a verifiable request. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. We do not charge a fee for reasonable requests.

12. Links to Third-Party Sites

Our website may contain links to external sites. NCEG is not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

13. Email Communications and Opt-Out

NCEG may send you email communications including program announcements, newsletters, and updates. All marketing emails include an unsubscribe link. You may also opt out at any time by contacting christiangibbons47@gmail.com. Opting out of marketing does not affect transactional communications related to services you have requested.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. When we make material changes, we will notify you by posting a prominent notice on our website and, where appropriate, by email. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of our site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

National Center for Economic Gardening
P.O. Box 2583, Evergreen, Colorado 80437-2583
Privacy Email: christiangibbons47@gmail.com