Cookie Policy
Last updated: 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how BloomTrellis ("we," "us," or "our"), operating bloomtrellis.com, uses cookies, localStorage, and similar technologies when you visit our garden and outdoor product review website. By using our site, you have the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies through our consent banner, as described below.
What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. Local storage is a similar browser-based technology that allows a website to save small amounts of data directly in your browser, without necessarily sending that data back to a server with every request. Both are commonly used to remember preferences, settings, and choices you make while browsing.
How BloomTrellis Uses These Technologies
We aim to keep our use of tracking technologies minimal and transparent. Specifically, BloomTrellis uses the following:
1. Consent Banner Preference (Local Storage)
When you first visit bloomtrellis.com, you will see a cookie consent banner asking whether you accept or decline non-essential cookies, including analytics. Once you make a choice, we store that decision (either "accepted" or "declined") in your browser's localStorage. This allows us to remember your preference on future visits so you are not repeatedly asked to make the same decision.
- This storage item does not track your browsing activity across the web.
- It is used solely to remember your consent status for this website.
- It remains in your browser until you clear your browser storage or manually change your preference.
2. Analytics Cookies (Only If Accepted)
If you click "Accept" on our consent banner, we will load analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use bloomtrellis.com. These cookies may collect information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, referring pages, device and browser type, and general geographic location (such as country or city). This data helps us improve our content, identify popular reviews and guides, and fix technical issues.
If you click "Decline," analytics cookies will not be loaded, and no analytics data will be collected from your visit beyond basic, anonymized server logs necessary for the technical operation of the site.
3. Essential Functionality
Some minimal technical data may be stored or processed to ensure the website loads correctly and securely, such as basic server logs used for security and troubleshooting purposes. These are not used for advertising or profiling and are not dependent on your cookie consent choice, as they are strictly necessary for the site to function.
Third-Party Cookies
When analytics cookies are enabled (because you accepted our consent banner), a third-party analytics provider may place cookies on your device to collect the usage information described above. These third-party providers process data according to their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. We do not control the cookies set by third-party analytics services beyond configuring them to respect your consent choice.
We do not knowingly use third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or cross-site tracking cookies on bloomtrellis.com.
How to Withdraw or Change Your Consent
You can withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time using either of the following methods:
- Clear your browser storage: Clearing your browser's cookies and site data (including localStorage) for bloomtrellis.com will remove your saved preference. The next time you visit, the consent banner will appear again, allowing you to make a fresh choice.
- Adjust browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies and localStorage through their privacy or settings menu. Instructions vary by browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.), so please consult your browser's help documentation for specific steps.
Please note that declining or clearing analytics cookies will not affect your ability to browse reviews, guides, and other content on bloomtrellis.com. Essential site functionality will continue to work normally.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how BloomTrellis uses cookies and local storage, please reach out through the contact information provided on our website.