Last updated: 27 October 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to DIYGarden.co.uk (the “Site”), operated by Harris Creative Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”).

We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share data when you visit or interact with our Site, and describes your rights under data protection laws.

By using our Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the Site.

2. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when:

Subscribing to our email newsletter
Leaving comments or submitting forms on the Site
Contacting us via email or other communication channels
Entering giveaways, surveys, or promotions

This may include your:

Name and email address
Contact preferences
Any information you include in correspondence

b) Information Collected Automatically

When you browse the Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and analytics tools, including:

IP address and approximate location
Browser type and device information
Pages viewed, time spent, and links clicked
Referring website and exit pages
Usage patterns and session statistics

This information helps us understand our audience and improve the experience we provide.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

Operate and maintain the Site
Personalize content and improve user experience
Send newsletters and updates (if you’ve opted in)
Respond to questions or support requests
Display relevant advertising and affiliate links
Monitor traffic, engagement, and performance
Comply with legal obligations

We never sell personal information, though certain advertising and affiliate data sharing may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under US state privacy laws.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK/EU Visitors)

We process personal data under one or more of the following legal bases:

Consent — for example, when you opt in to newsletters or cookies.
Contractual necessity — to deliver requested content or services.
Legitimate interests — to analyse and improve our Site, display ads, or prevent abuse.
Legal obligation — where processing is required to comply with law.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Data

We may share information with:

Service providers who support our operations (hosting, analytics, email delivery, ad management).
Advertising partners such as Raptive, to display relevant ads (see Section 7).
Affiliate networks that help us track referrals and earn commissions.
Authorities when required by law, or to enforce our legal rights.
Successor entities in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.

All third parties are required to process your data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

6. Data Retention and Security

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law.

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data, but no online system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

7. Advertising and Raptive Data Usage

DIYGarden.co.uk works with Raptive (CMI Marketing, Inc.) to serve advertisements on this Site.

“CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement”

Raptive and its partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data such as IP address, device type, browser information, pages visited, and ad interactions. This data may be combined with information from other sources to display interest-based advertising.

You can learn more or opt out of personalised ads by visiting:

If you are in the UK or EU, Raptive participates in the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework to ensure compliant use of cookies and consent preferences.

8. Your Rights

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

Access and obtain a copy of your personal data
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to or restrict certain processing
Withdraw consent at any time
Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of data (where applicable under US law)

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@diygarden.co.uk.
We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to:

Ensure essential Site functionality
Analyse site traffic and performance
Store preferences
Deliver targeted advertising

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please read our Cookie Notice (or link to your Cookie page).

10. Affiliate Disclosure

DIYGarden.co.uk participates in various affiliate marketing programmes, including the Amazon Associates Program, and may earn commissions on qualifying purchases made through affiliate links.
These programs use cookies to track referrals and attribute sales.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
If you believe we have collected personal information from a child, please contact us at info@diygarden.co.uk, and we will delete it promptly.

12. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK or European Economic Area (EEA). When this happens, we implement safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure your data remains protected.

13. Links to Other Websites

Our Site contains links to other websites, including affiliates and social media platforms.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these sites. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational or legal changes.
The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Your continued use of the Site after updates means you accept the revised policy.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Harris Creative Ltd
Email: info@diygarden.co.uk
Website: https://www.diygarden.co.uk

We aim to respond to all legitimate requests within one month.