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Welcome to Van Meuwen (“we”, “us”, or “our”). At Van Meuwen, we are committed to protecting your privacy while providing you with quality gardening products and a seamless shopping experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website vanmeuwengarden.com.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our website.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:

Personal Information

  • Contact Details: Name, email address, phone number, shipping and billing addresses
  • Payment Information: Credit/debit card details (processed securely through our payment partners), PayPal account information
  • Order History: Products purchased, order dates, delivery preferences

Non-Personal Information

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns
  • Location Data: General geographic location (country/region) for shipping and tax purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To process and fulfill your orders for plants and gardening equipment
  • To communicate with you about your orders, account, or customer service requests
  • To improve our website, products, and customer service
  • To personalize your shopping experience with relevant plant recommendations
  • To prevent fraudulent transactions and enhance security
  • To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website, processing payments (Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, JCB), shipping orders (DHL/FedEx), and providing customer support
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

  • SSL Encryption: All transactions are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption
  • PCI Compliance: Payment processing complies with PCI-DSS standards
  • Limited Data Retention: We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy
  • Secure Storage: Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access

While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and protect your login credentials.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal requirements
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Remember your preferences and shopping cart contents
  • Analyze website traffic and improve performance
  • Deliver targeted advertisements about plants and gardening supplies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your shopping experience.

7. International Data Transfers

As we serve customers globally (excluding certain Asian countries and remote regions), your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for these transfers.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page indicates when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

10. Contact Us

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

Van Meuwen
1382 Golf Course Drive
OMAHA, US 62871
Email: [email protected]

Thank you for trusting Van Meuwen with your gardening needs. We’re committed to protecting your privacy as we help your garden grow!