Last updated: 14 October 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how HomeGrower.co.uk collects, uses and protects personal information when you visit our website.
HomeGrower is an independent UK website providing gardening advice, buying guides, product comparisons and reviews. The website is operated by Mike, its founder and editor.
1. Information We Collect
When you visit HomeGrower, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and website usage data.
We may also collect information you voluntarily provide, such as your name and email address when contacting us.
HomeGrower does not sell products directly, process customer orders or collect payment card details.
2. How We Use Information
We process information to operate and secure the website, understand visitor activity, improve our content and website performance, respond to enquiries and measure affiliate referrals.
Depending on the activity, our lawful basis for processing may be legitimate interests, consent or compliance with legal obligations.
Where consent is required, you may withdraw it at any time.
3. Cookies and Analytics
HomeGrower uses cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor activity and manage affiliate referrals.
We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent. When you first visit the website, you can choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also review or change your preferences using the cookie consent controls on the website.
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with HomeGrower, including pages viewed, device types, approximate geographical location and website usage patterns.
Some affiliate networks and retailers may also use cookies to track referrals when you follow affiliate links.
Non-essential cookies and tracking technologies are subject to applicable UK consent requirements.
For more information about CookieYes, visit https://www.cookieyes.com/privacy-policy/.
4. Affiliate Links
HomeGrower participates in affiliate marketing programmes, including Amazon Associates and Awin.
When you follow an affiliate link, the retailer or affiliate network may use cookies or similar technologies to track referrals and purchases.
These third parties process information according to their own privacy policies.
HomeGrower may receive a commission from qualifying purchases but does not receive your payment card information or process purchases made through third-party retailers.
5. Website Hosting and Security
HomeGrower uses third-party services to provide hosting, website maintenance, analytics, security and other technical functions.
These services may process limited personal or technical information where necessary for their operation.
We take reasonable steps to protect information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse. However, no online system can be guaranteed completely secure.
6. International Data Transfers
Some service providers may process personal information outside the United Kingdom.
Where international transfers take place, appropriate safeguards must be used where required by applicable UK data protection law.
7. How Long We Keep Information
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including website operation, security, communication and legal obligations.
Retention periods depend on the type of information and the service provider involved.
8. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to access personal information held about you, request corrections, request deletion, object to certain processing activities, restrict processing or request transfer of eligible information.
You may also withdraw consent where processing relies on consent.
These rights are subject to applicable legal conditions and exceptions.
To exercise your rights, email info@homegrower.co.uk.
You can also raise concerns with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk/.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to HomeGrower, the services we use or applicable legal requirements.
The date at the top indicates when the policy was last updated.
10. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning personal information, contact:
HomeGrower.co.uk
Email: info@homegrower.co.uk