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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 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 and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Craftsmanship Gardening uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Provide relevant content and advertisements
  • Analyze website traffic and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

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.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookiesAccepted Remembers your cookie consent preference Persistent
sessionId Maintains your session while browsing Session

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
preferences Stores your website preferences 1 year
language Remembers your language preference 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Google Maps: For location services and directions
  • Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality

5. Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all cookies or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Manage your preferences
  • Reject non-essential cookies

You can change your consent preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • Some features may not work properly
  • You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
  • Personalized content may not be available
  • Website performance analytics will be limited

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (555) 123-GARDEN
Address: 123 Garden Lane, Green Valley, CA 90210

10. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy:

  • All About Cookies
  • ICO Cookie Guidance
  • GDPR Information