Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.

Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. They can also help to ensure that adverts you see online are more relevant to you and your interests.

How We Use Cookies

GreenThumb Gardens uses cookies for several purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and basic gardening tools. Without these cookies, the website would not work as intended.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. These cookies collect information about:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on each page
  • Traffic sources
  • Device and browser information

The information collected is aggregated and anonymous, meaning it cannot be used to identify individual users.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your region selection or language preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For example:

  • Remembering your gardening calendar region
  • Saving your plant library filters
  • Storing your cookie preferences

Marketing Cookies

We may use marketing cookies to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. These cookies track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests.

We do not currently use marketing cookies, but this policy covers their potential future use.

Types of Cookies Used

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by GreenThumb Gardens on our website. They are used for the purposes described above.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our website. We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics sets cookies that collect information about:

  • The pages you visit
  • How long you spend on each page
  • Your general location (city level)
  • Your device and browser

This information helps us improve our website and provide better gardening content. Google Analytics cookies are set to expire after 26 months.

Other Third-Party Services

We may integrate other third-party services in the future. Any such services will be clearly disclosed, and their cookie usage will be explained.

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings.

Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Settings

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences.

Your cookie preferences are stored in your browser's local storage and will be remembered for future visits.

Browser Settings

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all cookies or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies from being placed
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

How to Manage Cookies in Popular Browsers:

Google Chrome
  1. Click the three dots in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Privacy and security"
  4. Select "Cookies and other site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click the menu button (three lines)
  2. Select "Preferences"
  3. Click "Privacy & Security"
  4. Scroll to "Cookies and Site Data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings
Safari
  1. Click "Safari" in the menu bar
  2. Select "Preferences"
  3. Click "Privacy"
  4. Choose your preferred cookie settings
Microsoft Edge
  1. Click the three dots in the top right corner
  2. Select "Settings"
  3. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
  4. Select "Cookies and site data"
  5. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-out

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Our website does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

  • You may need to re-enter information each time you visit
  • Some interactive tools may not function
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Analytics data may not be collected (which helps us improve the site)

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

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 post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@greenthumbgardens.com
  • Address: GreenThumb Gardens, Berlin, Germany

By using GreenThumb Gardens, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.