Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

2. How We Use Cookies

Professional Gardens Live uses cookies to improve your experience on our website and to provide our services effectively. We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Cookie consent preferences: Remember your cookie consent choices
• Session management: Maintain your session while browsing our site
• Security: Help identify and prevent security risks

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance
• Page views: Understand which pages are most popular
• User behavior: Analyze how users navigate through our site

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
• Form data: Remember information you've entered in forms
• Language settings: Remember your preferred language

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by our website. We use them to:

• Remember your cookie preferences
• Ensure website security
• Improve website functionality
• Analyze website performance

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by external services that appear on our website. We may use third-party cookies from:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google Fonts: For web font delivery
• Social media platforms: If you choose to share our content

4. Cookie Duration

4.1 Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help with website navigation and security during your visit.

4.2 Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and improve your experience on return visits.

Cookie Type	Duration	Purpose
Cookie Consent	1 year	Remember your cookie preferences
Google Analytics	2 years	Analyze website usage and performance
Session	Until browser closes	Maintain session security

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies
• View this Cookie Policy for more information

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Each browser is different, so check the 'Help' menu of your particular browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

Popular Browser Cookie Settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please be aware that:

• Some features of our website may not function properly
• Your user experience may be diminished
• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• We won't be able to remember your preferences
• Some forms may not work correctly

7. Third-Party Cookie Policies

For information about cookies used by third-party services on our website, please refer to their respective privacy policies:

• Google Privacy Policy (for Google Analytics and Google Fonts)
• Google Cookies Policy

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to Do Not Track signals, but we are committed to respecting your privacy preferences.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Providing notice on our website
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: (555) GARDENS
• Address: Professional Gardens Live, [Your Business Address]

11. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable privacy laws, our legal basis for processing personal data through cookies includes:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
• Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies necessary for website functionality
• Contract: For cookies necessary to provide services you have requested

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