Effective Date: June 2nd, 2025
Last Updated: June 2nd, 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.
At Plant Grower World (plantgrowerworld.com), we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Website Functionality: To enable core website features and security
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and provide customized content
- Marketing and Advertising: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness
- Social Media Integration: To enable social sharing and social media features
Types of Cookies We Use
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Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
Examples include:
- Session management cookies
- Security and authentication cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Cookie consent preference cookies
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website functionality)
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Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve our website’s performance and user experience.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, popular pages, and user behavior patterns
- Google Search Console: Monitors website performance in search results
- Hotjar (if used): Records user sessions to understand user behavior
Information Collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- How you arrived at our website
- Device and browser information
- General location (country/city level)
- Click patterns and scroll behavior
Duration: Up to 2 years
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest or consent (depending on jurisdiction)
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Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
Examples include:
- Language preferences
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Newsletter subscription preferences
- Comment form auto-fill information
- Social media login credentials
Duration: Up to 1 year Legal Basis: Legitimate interest or consent
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Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.
Examples include:
- Google Ads: Tracks conversions and enables remarketing
- Facebook Pixel: Enables targeted advertising on Facebook and Instagram
- Pinterest Tag: Tracks Pinterest referrals and enables Pinterest advertising
- Affiliate Network Cookies: Track referrals from affiliate partners
Information Collected:
- Pages visited and products viewed
- Interests inferred from browsing behavior
- Ad interaction data
- Conversion tracking information
Duration: Up to 2 years
Legal Basis: Consent
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Social Media Cookies
These cookies are set by social media services that we’ve added to our site to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They are capable of tracking your browser across other sites and building up a profile of your interests.
Examples include:
- Facebook Social Plugins: Enable Facebook sharing and like buttons
- Instagram Embed: Display Instagram posts on our website
- Pinterest Save Button: Enable saving content to Pinterest
- YouTube Embed: Display YouTube videos on our website
Duration: Varies by social media platform (typically 1-2 years)
Legal Basis: Consent
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain content from third-party services, which may set their own cookies. We don’t control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for information about their cookie policies.
Common Third-Party Cookie Providers:
- Google (Analytics, Ads, YouTube): Google Privacy Policy
- Facebook/Meta: Facebook Cookie Policy
- Pinterest: Pinterest Privacy Policy
- Amazon Associates: Amazon Privacy Notice
Cookie Consent Management
Your Choices
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about our cookie usage
Managing Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the “Cookie Preferences” link in our website footer
- Using your browser’s cookie settings
- Visiting this Cookie Policy page and using our preference center
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
Browser Cookie Settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Detailed Cookie List
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Plant Grower World |
| sessionID | Maintains your session while browsing | Session | Plant Grower World |
| csrfToken | Security token to prevent cross-site attacks | Session | Plant Grower World |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| ga[ID] | Maintains session state | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
Marketing Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
| _fbp | Facebook browser tracking | 3 months | |
| fr | Facebook ad delivery and measurement | 3 months | |
| _pin_unauth | Pinterest tracking for unregistered users | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
| themePreference | Remembers your theme choice | 1 year | Plant Grower World |
| newsletter_subscribed | Tracks newsletter subscription status | 1 year | Plant Grower World |
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:
Essential Cookies Disabled:
- Security features may not work
- Forms may not function correctly
- Session-based features may be unavailable
Analytics Cookies Disabled:
- We won’t be able to track website performance
- User experience improvements may be limited
- Website optimization will be reduced
Marketing Cookies Disabled:
- You may see less relevant advertisements
- Affiliate tracking may not work properly
- Social media features may be limited
Functional Cookies Disabled:
- Personalization features won’t work
- Preferences won’t be remembered
- User experience may be less convenient
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or applicable laws. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through a website banner or email (if you’re subscribed)
- Request renewed consent where required by law
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
International Data Transfers
Some of the cookies we use may result in data being transferred to countries outside your own. We ensure that any such transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws and with appropriate safeguards in place.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and personal data:
- Right to be informed about cookie usage (fulfilled by this policy)
- Right to consent to non-essential cookies
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to object to certain types of processing
- Right to access information about data collected through cookies
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Website: plantgrowerworld.com
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and work to address any concerns you may have.
Consent Record
By clicking “Accept All Cookies” or continuing to use our website after seeing our cookie notice, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. Your consent choices are recorded and can be changed at any time through our cookie preference center.