Cookie Policy
Last updated: 26 May 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Flushingflora.world uses cookies and similar technologies on https://flushingflora.world/. It should be read with our Privacy Policy.
We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) as amended, and the UK GDPR where cookies involve personal data. Under PECR, we obtain your consent before storing or accessing non-essential cookies and similar technologies on your device, except where strictly necessary.
1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or phone when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage (e.g. HTML5 localStorage), session storage, and pixels. On this site we use localStorage to remember your cookie consent choices.
2. Data Controller
Flushingflora.world
Three, Snowhill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham B4 6GA, United Kingdom
Company Registration No.: 13829476 (England and Wales)
VAT Registration No.: GB 412 8873 19
Email: hello@flushingflora.world | Phone: +44 121 716 7163
3. Why We Use Cookies
- To make the website function securely;
- To remember your cookie preferences;
- To measure website traffic and improve content (only with consent);
- To support marketing measurement (only with consent).
4. Cookie Categories and Legal Basis
4.1 Strictly necessary
These are essential for the site to work and to comply with law (e.g. storing your consent decision). They do not require consent under PECR Regulation 6. You cannot turn them off via our banner without affecting core functionality.
4.2 Analytics (optional)
Help us understand how visitors use the site in aggregate. Placed only if you click Accept all or enable analytics in Cookie settings. Lawful basis: consent (PECR and UK GDPR).
4.3 Marketing (optional)
May be used to measure advertising effectiveness. We do not sell personal data. Enabled only with consent.
5. Cookies and Storage We Use
| Name / key | Type | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tdde_cookie_consent | localStorage | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie choices (necessary, analytics, marketing) | Up to 12 months |
| Session cookies (hosting) | Cookie | Strictly necessary | Security, load balancing, basic session | Session |
| _ga / _gid (if enabled) | Cookie | Analytics | Distinguish users for statistics (example if Google Analytics is activated) | Up to 24 months / 24 hours |
| Marketing pixels (if enabled) | Cookie / pixel | Marketing | Campaign measurement | Varies by provider |
| Google Maps (NID, etc.) | Third-party cookie | Functional / may be non-essential | Set when you load or interact with the embedded map on our Contact page | Per Google policy |
Analytics and marketing cookies are not set unless you consent. The table lists technologies we may use; actual cookies depend on your choices and site configuration.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Third parties may set cookies when you use their features:
- Google Maps (Google Ireland Limited) — embedded on Contact. See Google Privacy Policy and Google Cookies.
- Analytics or marketing providers — only if you consent and we enable such tools.
We do not control third-party cookies. Check the relevant provider’s policy for opt-out mechanisms.
7. How to Give, Refuse, or Withdraw Consent
On your first visit (and until you make a choice), a banner offers:
- Accept all — enables analytics and marketing technologies;
- Reject — only strictly necessary technologies remain active;
- Cookie settings — choose categories individually (necessary always on).
Rejecting non-essential cookies is as easy as accepting. You may change or withdraw consent at any time by clearing site data in your browser or revisiting the banner after deleting the tdde_cookie_consent localStorage entry. You can also adjust browser settings to block cookies — see ICO guidance at ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/.
8. Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Methods vary: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge each provide privacy settings. Blocking all cookies may prevent some site features from working.
9. Retention
Consent records: up to 12 months unless you clear them sooner. Session cookies: deleted when you close the browser. Third-party retention: see provider policies.
10. Personal Data and Your Rights
Where cookies identify you or are linked to identifiable individuals, they involve personal data under UK GDPR. You have rights of access, erasure, objection, and others — see our Privacy Policy. Contact hello@flushingflora.world or complain to the ICO (0303 123 1113, ico.org.uk).
11. Google Ads and Remarketing Cookies
If we use Google Ads conversion tracking or remarketing, related cookies (for example Google Ads or DoubleClick cookies) are placed only when you consent to the marketing cookie category. Without consent, these tags should not fire. See Google’s policies at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
12. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change technologies or legal requirements. Check the “Last updated” date. Material changes may be highlighted on the website.