Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are used on exploreyourgarden.site, why they are used, and how you can manage your preferences. It complies with the EU GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC, the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the CPRA.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a website you visit. It is used to store information about your visit (such as preferences, session state, or analytics identifiers) so that the site can recognize you on subsequent visits. Similar technologies covered by this policy include local storage, session storage, web beacons, and pixel tags.
2. Categories of cookies we use
We classify cookies into three categories:
- Strictly necessary cookies — required for the Site to function (session management, security tokens, consent state). Set without consent under the legal-basis exemption for technically necessary processing.
- Analytics and performance cookies — help us understand how readers use the Site (anonymized aggregate traffic, popular pages, technical errors). Set only with consent.
- Advertising and marketing cookies — used by advertising networks to measure ad performance and (where permitted) personalize advertising. Set only with consent.
3. Specific cookies in use
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | exploreyourgarden.site | Session management | Session | Necessary |
| eyg_consent | exploreyourgarden.site | Stores cookie consent preferences | 12 months | Necessary |
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Bot management, security | 30 minutes – 1 year | Necessary |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Aggregate traffic measurement | 13 months | Analytics |
| DSID, IDE, NID | Google AdSense | Ad measurement and (where consented) personalization | 30 days – 13 months | Advertising |
| __gads, __gpi | Google AdSense | Frequency capping, fraud prevention | Up to 13 months | Advertising |
| Amazon Associates session cookies | Amazon | Affiliate referral tracking when an affiliate link is clicked | 24 hours | Advertising |
This list reflects the cookies we are aware of as of the “Last updated” date above. Third parties may add or change cookies; we review and update this table periodically.
4. Future advertising-network changes
We currently serve display advertising through Google AdSense. We may in the future supplement or replace AdSense with another advertising network. When we do, this Cookie Policy is updated to reflect the new cookies, providers, and durations, and the cookie consent banner is refreshed so existing consent applies only where the new providers fall within the same category and duration parameters.
5. Managing cookies
You have several ways to control cookies on this Site:
- Cookie consent banner — on first visit, you are presented with a banner allowing you to accept all, reject non-essential, or customize per category. You can revisit this banner at any time via the link in the site footer.
- Browser settings — all major browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. See Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge.
- Industry opt-out tools — for advertising cookies, the industry consortium tools at Your Online Choices (Europe), DAA Opt-Out (United States), and NAI Opt-Out (United States) allow you to opt out of personalized advertising from participating networks.
- Global Privacy Control — if your browser sends a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal, we honor it as an opt-out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information under the CCPA.
6. Consequences of refusing cookies
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without breaking site functionality. Refusing analytics cookies prevents us from understanding aggregate site usage but does not affect your ability to use the Site. Refusing advertising cookies may result in less relevant advertising but does not remove advertising from the Site.
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit a “Do Not Track” signal. Because no consensus has emerged on how Do Not Track should be honored, we do not currently respond to DNT signals as a primary opt-out mechanism. We do honor the Global Privacy Control signal as described above.
8. Cookies and minors
This Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly use cookies to track or profile children. Where applicable, parental consent obligations apply.
9. Updates to this policy
This Cookie Policy is reviewed at least annually and revised as our cookie inventory or applicable law changes. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision. Material changes are accompanied by a refreshed consent prompt.
10. Contact
For questions about cookies or to exercise your rights, contact us at privacy [at] exploreyourgarden [punto] site.
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Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This site uses cookies for functionality, analytics, and advertising. You can manage cookies in your browser settings.
Types of Cookies
Essential: Required for site functionality.
Analytics: Help us understand site usage.
Advertising: Used by Ezoic to serve relevant ads.
Contact
Email: [email protected]