Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 30 April 2025
Welcome to the Perennial Directory. These Terms of Use apply to your use of our website (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Who We Are
The Perennial Directory is an independent online resource promoting native and sustainable perennial planting. The Site is operated from the United Kingdom.
2. Using This Site
You may use the Site for lawful, personal, and non-commercial purposes. You must not:
• Misuse the Site or introduce viruses or harmful code
• Attempt to gain unauthorised access to the Site or its servers
• Copy, scrape, or reuse content without permission
• Use the Site for any unlawful purpose or in breach of these terms
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access if you breach these terms.
3. Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, and graphics, is the intellectual property of the Perennial Directory or its contributors, unless otherwise stated. You may not reuse or reproduce any part of the content without our prior written permission, except for personal, non-commercial use.
4. Contributions and Submissions
If you contribute content (e.g. comments, listings, or suggestions), you grant us a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free licence to use, publish, and adapt that content. You confirm that you own the rights to any material you submit and that it does not infringe the rights of others.
5. External Links
The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or practices of any linked site. Links are provided for your convenience and do not imply endorsement.
6. No Reliance on Information
The information on this Site is provided for general interest only. It is not intended to be professional advice. We make reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, but we make no guarantees, and you use the Site at your own risk.
7. Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by UK law, we shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of or reliance on the Site. This includes (but is not limited to) direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential loss.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms of Use at any time. You are advised to check this page regularly. Continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.
9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Any disputes arising from or in connection with these terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about these Terms of Use, please contact us at:
📧 contact@perennialdirectory.org
Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 30 April 2025
1. Introduction
Perennial Directory ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website https://www.perennialdirectory.org ("our site").
2. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following data about you:
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Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, and any other information you provide when contacting us.
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Technical Data: IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, browser plug-in types and versions, operating system and platform.
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Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, products, and services.
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Marketing and Communications Data: Your preferences in receiving marketing from us and your communication preferences.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:
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To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
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To improve our website and ensure content is presented effectively.
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To administer our site and for internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, research, and statistical purposes.
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To comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Our processing of your personal data is based on the following legal grounds:
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Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose.
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Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, provided your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests.
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Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which we are subject. (What is UK GDPR? A Complete Guide [with Infographic] - CookieYes)
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to others. However, we may share your information with:
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Service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
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Law enforcement agencies, regulators, courts, or other public authorities if required by law.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes we collected it for, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
7. Your Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
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Access the personal data we hold about you.
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Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
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Request erasure of your personal data.
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Object to processing of your personal data.
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Request restriction of processing your personal data.
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Request transfer of your personal data to another party.
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Withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@perennialdirectory.org.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience. For detailed information on the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
9. Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those sites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email. Please check back frequently to see any updates or changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: contact@perennialdirectory.org
Postal Address:
Perennial Directory
18, Stafford Rd,
Bristol, bs1 6uf
United Kingdom