Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 1, 2026
Last updated: April 1, 2026
Introduction
Tradegarden LLC (“TradeGarden,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates tradegarden.com (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit the Site, use our tools (including the Find My Software quiz), subscribe to updates, or contact us.
By using the Site, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
1. Who we are
TradeGarden is an editorial resource for field and trade service business owners. We publish software reviews, business guides, tutorials, comparisons, and free tools. Our content is written and tested by people with hands-on experience running field service businesses.
Contact: travis.rein@tradegarden.com
2. Information we collect
Information you provide directly
- Contact form submissions: name, email address, message content, and any other fields you choose to submit.
- Quiz responses: answers you provide in the Find My Software quiz (used to generate software recommendations).
- Email subscriptions: if you sign up for updates, we collect your email address.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
- Device and browser type, operating system, and language settings
- IP address and approximate location (city/region level)
- Pages viewed, links clicked, referring/exit URLs, and dates/times of visits
- Cookie identifiers and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
Sensitive information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or precise geolocation) through the Site.
3. How we use information
We use information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Respond to contact requests and support inquiries
- Deliver quiz results and personalized content recommendations
- Analyze Site usage and measure content performance
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or abuse
- Comply with legal obligations
Sales of personal information
We do not sell your personal information.
4. Affiliate links and third-party sites
TradeGarden participates in affiliate programs with software vendors we review. When you click certain outbound links (including links through /go/ redirect URLs), you may leave our Site and visit a third-party website. Those sites have their own privacy policies and practices, which we do not control.
Affiliate relationships do not change our editorial standards. See our Affiliate Disclosure and Review Methodology.
5. Cookies and analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential Site functionality, analytics, and affiliate attribution. Details are in our Cookie Policy.
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Site functionality.
6. How we share information
We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us operate the Site (hosting, analytics, email delivery, security) under contractual confidentiality obligations
- Affiliate partners only to the extent required for standard affiliate link attribution (typically via cookies or referral parameters when you click an outbound link)
- Legal and safety recipients when required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect rights, safety, and security
- Business transfers in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice where required by law)
Contact form contents
We do not share contact form contents with software vendors unless you explicitly request it or we clearly disclose it at the point of collection.
7. Data retention
We retain personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
8. Your choices and rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal information we hold about you.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA): You may request disclosure of categories of personal information collected and request deletion, subject to legal exceptions. We do not sell personal information. Email travis.rein@tradegarden.com with “Privacy Request” in the subject line.
9. Children’s privacy
The Site is intended for business owners and professionals. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact us and we will delete it.
10. Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
11. International visitors
If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other countries where we or our service providers operate.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect changes. Material changes will be posted on this page.