Introduction
At Epic Gardening, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience on our website is enjoyable and informative. This Cookie Policy outlines how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience while visiting our website. By using our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies can be categorized based on their duration and the entity that places them:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser. They are used to remember your actions during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and actions across multiple browsing sessions.
- First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by the website you are visiting. They can only be read by that site.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. They are often used for tracking and online advertising purposes.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons, including:
- Enhancing User Experience: Cookies help us provide a more personalized experience by remembering your preferences, such as language settings and login information.
- Analyzing Website Traffic: We use cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with our website. This data helps us understand user behavior and improve our content and functionality.
- Marketing and Advertising: Cookies allow us to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and browsing history. This helps us provide relevant content and promotions.
- Security: Some cookies are used to enhance the security of our website and protect user data.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.Examples:
- Session management cookies that keep you logged in while you navigate through the site.
- Cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences.
2. Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. This data is aggregated and anonymous, helping us understand which pages are most popular, how visitors navigate the site, and where improvements can be made.Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies that track user interactions and provide insights into website performance.
- Cookies that measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
3. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.Examples:
- Cookies that remember your preferred language or region.
- Cookies that allow you to save your preferences for future visits.
4. Targeting Cookies
Targeting cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.Examples:
- Cookies from advertising networks that track your browsing habits across different websites.
- Social media cookies that allow you to share content from our site on social platforms.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
1. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Each browser is different, so check the help menu of your browser for instructions on how to manage your cookie settings.
2. Cookie Consent Banner
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
3. Opt-Out Links
For certain cookies, especially those used for advertising and analytics, you can opt out directly through the following links:
- Google Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. More information can be found here.
- Network Advertising Initiative: You can opt out of targeted advertising from participating companies by visiting the NAI opt-out page here.
4. Mobile Devices
If you are using a mobile device, you can manage your cookie preferences through your device settings. Refer to your device’s user manual for instructions on how to manage cookies.
Your Rights Regarding Cookies
As a user, you have certain rights regarding your personal data and how it is collected through cookies:
- Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you, including information collected through cookies.
- Right to Rectification: If you believe that any information we hold about you is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request that we correct it.
- Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, including data collected through cookies, under certain circumstances.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, including the use of cookies for direct marketing purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: If you have previously given consent for us to use cookies, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.
Changes 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 significant changes by posting a notice on our website or by other means.We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and your choices regarding them.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at: