Privacy policy

Effective Date: July 2026

At Verdant Forge™, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you visit our website.

By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Verdant Forge™ is dedicated to promoting healthy soils, environmental education and sustainable outdoor learning through research, educational resources and community initiatives.

2. Information We May Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:

Your name

Email address

Information you provide through our contact form

Order details if you purchase products or digital resources

Website usage information collected through cookies and analytics

We only collect information necessary to provide our services and improve your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information may be used to:

Respond to enquiries.

Provide customer support.

Process orders and digital downloads.

Improve our website and services.

Send updates where you have chosen to receive them.

Meet our legal obligations.

We will only use your information where we have a lawful basis to do so.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website or process payments, but only where necessary and subject to appropriate safeguards.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

5. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our website.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Please see our Cookie Policy for more information.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

7. How Long We Keep Information

We only retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with legal obligations.

8. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you may have the right to:

Request access to your personal information.

Request correction of inaccurate information.

Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate.

Restrict or object to certain processing.

Request a copy of your information in a portable format.

Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable law.

9. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services.

We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their own privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

Verdant Forge™ creates educational resources for children, but our website is intended to be used by parents, guardians, teachers and other responsible adults.

We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children without appropriate consent where required.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us through the Contact Us page on this website.

If you believe your data protection rights have not been respected, you also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).