1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose content appears on the page ("third-party cookies").
Similar technologies, such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags, may also be used on our website. References to "cookies" in this policy include these comparable technologies unless otherwise stated.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookies and related data processing on this website is:
Gardennature
Shop R1.05/13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Email: hello@gardennature.world
Phone: +61 2 9325 6200
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, analyse website traffic, and support our marketing efforts. Cookies help us understand which pages are most useful, how visitors navigate our site, and whether our content meets user needs. We categorise cookies into the following groups:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided.
Examples include cookies that store your cookie consent preferences and cookies required for security and load balancing. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information and are always active regardless of your consent choices.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. They allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and measure the performance of different pages and content sections.
Data collected through analytics cookies may include pages viewed, time spent on the site, click patterns, and general geographic location derived from IP addresses. This information helps us improve website structure, content relevance, and user experience. Analytics cookies are only activated if you provide consent through our cookie banner or settings panel.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.
If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. Marketing cookies are only activated with your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time through our cookie settings or by clearing cookies in your browser.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table describes the primary cookies that may be used on our website:
- tdde_cookie_consent — Type: Strictly Necessary — Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences — Duration: 12 months — Provider: Gardennature
- _ga — Type: Analytics — Purpose: Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics — Duration: 24 months — Provider: Google (if analytics consent given)
- _gid — Type: Analytics — Purpose: Distinguishes users for Google Analytics — Duration: 24 hours — Provider: Google (if analytics consent given)
- _fbp — Type: Marketing — Purpose: Tracks visits across websites for advertising — Duration: 3 months — Provider: Meta (if marketing consent given)
This list may be updated as our website evolves. We review cookie usage regularly and remove any cookies that are no longer necessary.
5. Legal Basis for Cookie Processing
Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, we process cookie data on the following bases:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Processed based on legitimate interest in providing a functional website, as these cookies are essential for core operations.
- Analytics and marketing cookies: Processed only with your explicit consent, obtained through our cookie consent banner. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears offering three options: Accept All, Reject, or Cookie Settings. Through the Cookie Settings panel, you can enable or disable analytics and marketing cookies individually. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic functionality.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Methods vary by browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your browsing experience. Strictly necessary cookies will continue to operate regardless of browser settings if you continue using the site after accepting them through our banner.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers and content delivery networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use the data they collect. We recommend reviewing their policies for full details:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Meta (Facebook): Meta Privacy Policy
We select third-party providers carefully and require them to comply with applicable data protection laws. Third-party cookies are only activated when you provide the relevant category of consent.
8. Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for the durations specified in Section 4 above. Consent records are stored for 12 months, after which we will request renewed consent. You may delete cookies at any time through your browser settings, which effectively removes stored data associated with those cookies.
9. International Data Transfers
Some third-party cookie providers may process data outside your country of residence, including in the United States. Where such transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions recognised under GDPR.
10. Your Rights
In connection with cookie-related data processing, you have the rights described in our Privacy Policy, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object, and withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@gardennature.world or refer to our Privacy Policy for full details.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the most recent version took effect. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Significant changes will be communicated through an updated cookie banner or website notice.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to manage your preferences, please contact:
Gardennature
Shop R1.05/13 Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
Email: hello@gardennature.world
Phone: +61 2 9325 6200