Privacy Policy Agreement

GIE Media, Inc. values its users’ privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from those who visit our website or make use of our services, and what we will and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to ensure those affiliated with GIE Media, Inc. of our commitment and realization of our obligation not only to meet, but to exceed, most existing privacy standards.

We reserve the right to make changes to this Policy at any given time. If you want to make sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to frequently visit this page. If at any point in time GIE Media, Inc. decides to make use of any personally identifiable information on file, in a manner vastly different from that which was stated when this information was initially collected, the user or users shall be promptly notified by email.

This Policy applies to GIE Media, Inc. and its brands, and it governs any and all data collection and usage by us. Through the use of www.gardencentermag.com, you are therefore consenting to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy.

Please note that this Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by companies that GIE Media, Inc. does not control, nor by individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website that we mention or link to, be sure to review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly recommended and suggested that you review the privacy policies and statements of any website you choose to use or frequent to better understand the way in which websites garner, make use of and share the information collected.

Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:

1. What personally identifiable information is collected from you through our website.
2. Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection.
3. How we use the collected information and with whom it may be shared.
4. What choices are available to you regarding the use of your data.
5. The security procedures in place to protect against the misuse of your information.

Information We Collect

GIE Media, Inc. collects various types of information, such as:

• Information which may include your name, address, email address, business demographic information and billing and/or credit card information etc. which may be used when you purchase products and/or services and to deliver the services you have requested.
• Information automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include cookies, third party tracking technologies and server logs.

GIE Media, Inc. may deem it necessary to follow websites that our users may frequent to learn what types of services and products may be the most popular to customers or the general public.

GIE Media, Inc. will collect personal information that you knowingly and willingly provide to us by way of surveys, completed forms and emails. Additionally, GIE Media, Inc. may receive information about you from other sources. It is the intent to use personal information for the purpose for which it was requested, and any additional uses outlined in this Policy.

Why We Collect Information and For How Long

We are collecting your data for several reasons:

• To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested.
• To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products.
• To send you promotional emails containing information pertaining to you/your business.
• To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research.
• To customize our website according to your online behavior and personal preferences.

The length of time we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; and limitation periods within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy.

Use of Information Collected

GIE Media, Inc. may collect and may make use of personal information to assist in the operation of our website and to ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from www.gardencentermag.com.

GIE Media, Inc. may also be in contact with you regarding the completion of surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your business or opinion of current or potential services that may be offered.

GIE Media, Inc. may contact you on behalf of our other external business partners with regard to a potential new offer which may be of interest to you. If you consent or show interest in presented offers, then at that time, specific identifiable information, such as name, email address and/or telephone number and business information may be shared with the third party.

GIE Media, Inc. may find it beneficial to share specific data with our trusted partners which are businesses and other organizations with whom we enter into agreements to license or access our data via our products and services. You may decline to provide identifiable information in these instances by clicking here.

GIE Media, Inc. may find it beneficial to share specific data with our trusted partners with whom we may enter into strategic relationships to co-develop, co-market, or co-sell certain products, solutions, services or events. We only permit business partners to process personal information we share as agreed upon by us.

GIE Media, Inc. uses various third-party social media features including, but not limited to, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X and other interactive programs. These may collect your IP address and require cookies to work properly. These services are governed by the privacy policies of the provider and are not within GIE Media, Inc.’s control.

Disclosure of Information

GIE Media, Inc. may not use or disclose the information provided by you except under the following circumstances:

• As necessary to provide services or products you have ordered.
• In other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented.
• In the aggregate with other information in such a way so that your identity cannot reasonably be determined.
• As required by law, or in response to a subpoena or search warrant.
• To outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential.
• As necessary to enforce the Terms of Service.
• As necessary to maintain, safeguard and preserve all the rights and property of GIE Media, Inc.

Non-Marketing Purposes

GIE Media, Ink. greatly respects your privacy. WE do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in GIE Media, Inc. products and services). In certain circumstances, we may use our website or other public means to post a notice.

Children Under the Age of 13

GIE Media, Inc.’s website is not direct to, and does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen (13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that such information is deleted form our system’s database, or in the alternative, that verifiable parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under the age of thirteen (13) must seek and obtain parent or guardian permission to use this website.

Unsubscribe or Op-Out

All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications from us by way of email or newsletters. Each email communication provides an unsubscribe and user preferences link to manage opt-outs. Alternatively, to discontinue or unsubscribe, please send an email to subscriptions@gardencentermag.com stating that you wish to unsubscribe. If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third- party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt-out. GIE Media, Inc. will continue to adhere to this Policy with respect to any personal information previously collected.

Links to Other Websites

Our website does contain links to affiliate and other websites. GIE Media, Inc. does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices and/or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by GIE Media, Inc.

Notice to European Union Users

GIE Media, Inc.’s operations are located in the United States. If you provide information to us, the information will be transferred out of the European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy.

Your Rights as a Data Subject

Under the regulations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of the EU, you have certain rights as a Data Subject. These rights are as follows:

• The right to be informed: this means we must inform you of how we intend to use your personal data and we do this through the terms of this Policy.
• The right of access: this means you have the right to request access to the data we hold about you and we must respond to those requests within one month. You can do this by sending an email to subscriptions@gardencentermag.com.
• The right to rectification: this means that if you believe some of the data we hold is incorrect, you have the right to have it corrected You can do this by sending an email to subscriptions@gardencentermag.com with your request.
• The right to erasure: this means you can request that the information we hold be deleted, and we will comply unless we have a compelling reason not to, in which case you will be informed. You can do this by sending an email to subscriptions@gardencentermag.com. with your request.
• The right to restrict processing: this means you can change your communication preferences or opt-out of certain communications. You can do this by sending an email to subscriptions@gardencentermag.com with your request.
• The right of data portability: this means you can obtain and use the data we hold for your own purposes without explanation. If you wish to request a copy of your information, contact us at subscriptions@gardencentermag.com.
• The right to object: this means you can file a formal objection with us regarding our use of your information with regard to third parties, or its processing where our legal basis is our legitimate interest in it. To do this, send an email to subscriptions@gardencentermag.com.

In addition to the rights above, we will always aim to encrypt and anonymize your personal information whenever possible. We also have protocols in place in the unlikely event that we suffer a data breach, and we will contact you if your personal information is ever at risk. For more details regarding our security protections, see the section below.

Security

GIE Media, Inc. takes precautions to protect your information. When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected both online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information, it is encrypted and transmitted to use in a secure way. You can verify this by looking for a lock icon in the address bare and looking for “https” at the beginning of the address of the web page.

While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect your information offline. Access to data is controlled and limited to authorized personnel. The computers and servers in which we store personally identifiable information are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure or modification of the user’s personal information under our control.

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

By using this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our websites and products. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you agree to and accept such changes.

How to Contact Us

Email: subscriptions@gardencentermag.com

Phone: 1-800-456-0707

Mailing Address:
GIE Media, Inc.
5811 Canal Rd.
Valley View, Ohio 44125