Effective Date: October 2024
At 4thD Christmas Trees, we are committed to ensuring that your personal information is protected and not misused. This Cookie Policy outlines how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (https:4thdchristmastrees.co.uk).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, enabling specific website features, and providing website owners with useful information for optimization purposes.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionalities like page navigation, secure login, and checkout processes.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting anonymous information. We use this data to improve our website’s performance and your browsing experience.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits so that we can display relevant ads and promotions on our website or through third-party advertising networks.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by 4thD Christmas Trees.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics, social media platforms) that provide services like visitor analytics and embedded content.
4. Cookies We Use
Here is a list of the main cookies we use on the website:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
woocommerce_cart_hash |
Essential | Tracks cart data and ensures proper checkout function. | Session |
wp_woocommerce_session |
Essential | Stores customer session data for a better shopping experience. | 2 Days |
_ga |
Performance (Google Analytics) | Tracks website performance and user behavior for site improvements. | 2 Years |
_fbp |
Advertising | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products. | 90 Days |
Please note that this list may change as we implement new tools or services on our website.
5. Managing Cookies
You have the right to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified before a cookie is stored on your device. However, please be aware that blocking or disabling certain cookies may affect your experience and functionality on our website, including the ability to shop or complete transactions.
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6. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party services to place cookies on your device for various purposes, including advertising, social media, or analytics. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective third-party privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Privacy Policy
- Facebook Pixel: Facebook Privacy Policy
7. Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via email or website notification.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: christmas@4thdlandscapes.co.uk