Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 28, 2026
The Fresh Root ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you visit thefreshroot.com, how we use it, and your rights.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit The Fresh Root, we may automatically collect:
- Log data โ your browser type, IP address, pages visited, referring URLs, and timestamps
- Device information โ browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Cookies โ small text files stored in your browser (see Cookies section below)
Information You Provide
Currently, The Fresh Root does not have contact forms, newsletter signups, or account creation. If we add these features, this policy will be updated.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Analyze site traffic and understand how visitors use The Fresh Root
- Improve our content and site experience
- Maintain site security and prevent abuse
Cookies
The Fresh Root uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Analytics cookies โ to understand which pages are visited and how users navigate the site
- Affiliate tracking cookies โ when you click an affiliate link, the merchant may set a cookie to track your purchase for commission purposes
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
Third-Party Services
The Fresh Root may use third-party services that collect data independently:
- Amazon Associates โ Amazon may collect data when you click affiliate links. See Amazon's Privacy Policy.
- Analytics services โ if we add web analytics, we'll update this policy with details.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We do not share personal information with third parties except:
- When required by law
- To protect the rights or safety of The Fresh Root or others
- With service providers who help operate the site (bound by confidentiality)
Data Retention
Log data is retained for up to 30 days for security purposes and then deleted. Analytics data may be retained longer in aggregate, anonymized form.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights including:
- Access to personal information we hold about you
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of your personal information
- Objection to certain processing
To exercise these rights, see our About page for contact information.
Children's Privacy
The Fresh Root is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of The Fresh Root after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? See our About page for contact information.