Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 17, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. These files contain information about your browsing activity and preferences. They enable us to recognize you on return visits and provide a more personalized experience. Cookies are widely used across the internet to improve website functionality and user experience. They do not contain personal information unless you have explicitly provided it to us. Cookies remain on your device for varying lengths of time depending on their purpose—some expire after your session ends, while others persist for longer periods to remember your preferences and settings.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on our website:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your privacy preferences. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate effectively.
• Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to analyze how you interact with our website. They collect information about which pages you visit, how long you stay, and any errors you encounter. This data helps us understand user behavior and optimize our website performance.
• Functional Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your language preference, accessibility settings, and content customization. They enhance your experience by providing personalized features without requiring you to reconfigure settings on each visit.
• Marketing Cookies: We may use marketing cookies to track your interest in our botanical garden content and services. These cookies help us deliver relevant information about garden walks and experiences tailored to your interests.

Why We Use Cookies

Cookies serve important purposes for improving your experience on our website. We use them to remember your preferences so you don't need to reset them each time you visit. Performance cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, enabling us to identify areas for improvement and optimize our content about botanical conservatory paths and rose bed strolls. Essential cookies ensure the website functions correctly and securely. We also use cookies to provide you with relevant recommendations and information about garden walks suitable for seniors and other visitors. By analyzing cookie data, we can enhance website speed, functionality, and the overall quality of your browsing experience while learning about our botanical garden offerings.

Managing Cookies

You have full control over cookie settings on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Open Chrome and select Settings from the menu. Click "Privacy and security" in the left sidebar, then "Cookies and other site data." You can choose to block all cookies, allow all cookies, or customize settings for specific websites. You can also clear existing cookies from this section.
• Mozilla Firefox: Open Firefox and select Settings from the menu. Navigate to "Privacy & Security" and scroll to the "Cookies and Site Data" section. You can choose to accept cookies from all sites, reject all cookies, or allow cookies only from sites you trust. You can also manage individual site permissions here.
• Apple Safari: Open Safari and select "Preferences" from the menu. Click the "Privacy" tab and look for the "Cookies and website data" section. Choose your preferred setting: always allow, allow only from sites you visit, or never allow. You can also remove all stored website data if needed.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. Some features may not work properly without cookies, and you may need to manually enter preferences each time you visit. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while managing other cookie types according to your privacy preferences.

Cookie Retention

Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to control your cookie preferences and access information about how we use them. You can request details about the cookies we use and their purposes. If you have concerns about our cookie practices, you can contact us for clarification. We respect your privacy choices and provide transparent information about all cookies used on our website. You may withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. We comply with relevant privacy regulations regarding cookie usage and data protection. Your choices about cookies do not affect your ability to access core website content and services.

Updates to This 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 new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies. Significant changes will be communicated through prominent notices on our website. Your continued use of our website following any updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised Cookie Policy. If you have questions about changes to our cookie practices, please contact us for clarification.