Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 30th November 2024

Eden Gardens Design & Maintain LTD (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to ensuring transparency about how we use cookies and similar technologies. This policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website function, remember your preferences, and enhance your experience. Cookies can also collect information about your interactions with the website.

Types of Cookies:

First-party cookies: Set directly by our website.
Third-party cookies: Set by external services or partners (e.g., analytics or advertising providers).
Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

Necessary for the website to function properly.
Examples include enabling secure login or remembering your cookie preferences.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential to provide the service you requested).

Performance Cookies

Help us analyse how visitors use the website and improve its performance.
Examples include tracking pages visited most frequently or monitoring error messages.
Legal Basis: Consent.

Functional Cookies

Enhance website functionality by remembering your preferences (e.g., language, region, or display settings).
Legal Basis: Consent.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

Track your browsing activity to deliver personalized ads and measure ad effectiveness.
These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners.
Legal Basis: Consent.

3. Cookies We Use

Below is an overview of the cookies used on our website. The specific cookies may vary depending on your interaction with the website.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Maintains session information.	Essential	Session
_ga	Tracks website usage (Google Analytics).	Performance	2 years
_gid	Tracks user behaviour (Google Analytics).	Performance	24 hours
_gat	Manages request rates (Google Analytics).	Performance	1 minute

4. How Can I Manage Cookies?

You have the right to manage your cookie preferences at any time:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a banner will prompt you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. Essential cookies are enabled by default, but all other cookies require your explicit consent.

Cookie Consent Manager

You can update your preferences using the Cookie Consent Manager, accessible on our website. This allows you to:

Accept all cookies.
Reject all non-essential cookies.
Customize your cookie preferences by category.

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may limit some website functionalities.

For guidance, refer to: · Google Chrome: Manage cookies in Chrome · Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies in Firefox · Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies in Edge · Safari: Manage cookies in Safari For additional help, visit About Cookies.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some website features may rely on third-party cookies (e.g., Google Analytics, social media integrations, or advertising networks). These cookies are set only after you have provided your consent.

For details on how third parties process your data, refer to their privacy and cookie policies: · Google Analytics Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

6. Other Tracking Technologies

We may use additional tracking technologies, such as:

Web beacons, tracking pixels, and clear GIFs: These are used to analyse user interactions, monitor email engagement, and optimize website performance.
Flash cookies: Used for advanced functionalities and fraud prevention.

These technologies depend on cookies to function and will not be used without your consent where required.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our cookie practices. Any updates will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. Please review this policy regularly to stay informed.

8. Contact Us

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

Eden Gardens Design & Maintain LTD

8 Irvine Close,

London, N20 0BN

(+44)0800 022 4112

(+44)07791 392 563 ivan@eden-gardens.co.uk