Cookie Policy
Introduction
Welcome to ‘Hidden Garden Storage in Plain Sight’ (hereafter referred to as “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy, and this Cookie Policy outlines our practices regarding cookies and similar technologies used on our website, https://hidden-garden-storage-in-plain-sight.selfsecure.net (hereafter referred to as the “Site”). This policy is designed to be compliant with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR regulations.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, enabling certain features, and providing analytics data to improve user experience. Cookies can be categorized into different types based on their functionality:
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Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website, ensuring that core features work properly. They include session cookies, which allow us to maintain your login status and personalize content during your visit.
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Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to gather information about how visitors interact with our website. This includes tracking page views, unique visitors, and loading times. The data collected helps us optimize the Site’s performance and user experience.
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Functionality Cookies: These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by enabling certain non-essential features. For example, they might remember your language preferences or allow you to customize settings on the Site.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used for advertising purposes, these cookies track your browsing behavior across websites to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests. They may also prevent repeatedly showing you the same ads.
Types of Cookies Used on Our Website
On ‘Hidden Garden Storage in Plain Sight,’ we employ the following types of cookies:
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Strictly Necessary: We use these cookies to enable core website functionality, such as maintaining user sessions and personalizing content.
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Performance: Google Analytics is a performance tracking tool that utilizes cookies to collect information about how you interact with our Site. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.
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Functionality: Some of our web features rely on these cookies, which remember your preferences, language settings, or other customization options.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
You have control over the cookies used on your device:
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Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject them, or selectively block specific types. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your user experience on our Site.
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Deleting Cookies: You can also delete cookies already stored on your device using browser settings. The process varies by browser, but most provide clear instructions in their help sections.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include links to external services and third-party websites that use cookies. These third parties may collect data about you, and their practices are governed by their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review these policies when using such services.
Consent and Control
Your consent is essential for the use of non-necessary cookies. By using our Site, you agree to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this Cookie Policy. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time through browser settings or by contacting us at [email protected].
Updates and Changes
We regularly review and update our privacy practices, including this Cookie Policy. The latest version was last updated on January 1, 2024. We encourage you to check back periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns regarding cookies, data privacy, or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: [email protected].