1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience and understand how you use our site.

We use cookies to ensure our website functions properly. These cookies don't collect any personal information about you.

Cookies can be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (remain on your device for a set period).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

To ensure our website functions properly
To provide a consistent browsing experience

Important: We do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation.

Examples: Session cookies

3.2 Third-Party Cookies

Our website does not use third-party cookies. All fonts and styling are served locally from our own servers.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
session-id	Maintains your session while browsing	Session

Note: This is a minimal list. We do not use analytics, tracking, or advertising cookies. Language preferences are not stored in cookies and will reset when you refresh the page.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses minimal third-party services:

Social Media Links: Links to Facebook, Nextdoor, and WhatsApp do not set cookies on our website, but these platforms may set cookies when you visit them.

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any other tracking services.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect how our website functions. You can also set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set.

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

Delete existing cookies
Block cookies from being set
Set your browser to ask for permission before setting cookies

6.2 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 → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:

Your language preference will reset to English each time you visit (this is normal behavior)
You may need to reselect your language each time you visit
Some website features may not function optimally
Font loading may be slower

Good news: Since we don't use tracking cookies, disabling cookies will not significantly impact your browsing experience.

8. Updates to This 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 material changes by posting the new policy on our website.

9. Contact Us

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

Email: jcgardening21@outlook.com

Phone: (+44) 7879643396

Business Hours: Monday - Saturday: 8am - 6pm, Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Service Area: South Wales (Barry, Penarth, Cardiff, Bridgend and surrounding areas)

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