Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026
What we collect
Understory Guide does not require an account and does not ask you to submit personal information to use the tools. When you look up a ZIP code, it is used only to return your hardiness zone and is not stored against any identity.
Analytics
We use privacy-respecting, aggregate analytics to understand which pages are useful. This data is not used to identify individuals.
Advertising & cookies
This site is supported by advertising. Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings, or opt out of third-party vendor cookies at aboutads.info.
Affiliate links
Some links to seeds, plants, or garden products may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These never affect which plants the finder recommends.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Reach us via the contact page.