Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Garden Skillz (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit https://gardenskillz.com/ (“Website”).

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below, subject to your choices made through our cookie consent banner and your browser settings.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet, when you visit a website.

Cookies can help websites:

• Function properly
• Remember user preferences
• Improve website performance
• Analyze website traffic
• Support advertising activities
• Track affiliate referrals

Cookies may generally be classified as either session cookies or persistent cookies.

• Session cookies: These are generally deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a specified period or until they are manually deleted.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly.

They may be used to:

• Enable website navigation
• Maintain security
• Help prevent fraud or abuse
• Manage cookie consent preferences

Without certain essential cookies, some parts of the Website may not operate correctly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with the Website.

They may help us understand:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Traffic sources
• Device type
• Browser type
• General geographic region

We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to better understand website usage, improve user experience, and evaluate website performance.

Depending on the service and configuration, analytics information may be aggregated or otherwise processed in ways designed to provide useful statistical information without directly identifying individual visitors.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Website to remember certain choices or information you provide.

Depending on the features available on the Website, these cookies may support:

• Language preferences
• Form information
• Comment-related details
• Other usability preferences

These technologies may help improve usability and provide a more consistent browsing experience.

Advertising Cookies

Garden Skillz may work with advertising networks or advertising technology providers in the future, including premium advertising management platforms.

If advertising technologies are activated, advertising cookies may be used to:

• Track browsing activity
• Record interactions with advertisements
• Deliver interest-based advertising
• Limit advertising frequency
• Measure advertising performance

Advertising partners may use both first-party and third-party cookies or similar technologies.

Depending on the technology used, information may include:

• IP address
• Device identifiers
• Browser information
• Advertising engagement data

The use of advertising technologies may change as the Website's advertising relationships and services evolve.

Affiliate Tracking Cookies

If Garden Skillz participates in affiliate marketing programs, affiliate tracking technologies may be used to help identify referrals generated through links on our Website.

Affiliate cookies may be used to:

• Track clicks on affiliate links
• Record qualifying purchases for commission tracking
• Identify referring Website traffic

Affiliate tracking does not give Garden Skillz access to your payment card information or other payment details processed directly by the retailer or affiliate partner.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies or similar technologies may be placed by third-party services integrated into or used in connection with our Website.

Depending on the services we use, these third parties may include:

• Analytics providers
• Advertising networks
• Email marketing providers
• Spam detection or security services

Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy policies, cookie policies, and applicable terms.

We encourage visitors to review the privacy and cookie policies of relevant third-party providers when applicable.

How Long Cookies Stay on Your Device

Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose and the service that places them.

• Session cookies generally expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain until they expire according to their configured duration or are manually deleted.

The exact duration of a cookie depends on the specific cookie, its purpose, and the provider responsible for it.

How You Can Control Cookies

You have options for controlling and managing cookies when using our Website.

Depending on the technologies available on the Website, you may:

• Accept or reject cookies through our cookie consent banner
• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Use browser extensions or privacy tools to manage tracking
• Use available industry opt-out tools for certain interest-based advertising

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or prevent some features from working as intended.

California Residents – Notice Regarding “Sharing”

Under California law, certain cookie-based advertising activities may be considered “sharing” for purposes of cross-context behavioral advertising.

Garden Skillz does not sell personal information.

If advertising technologies are activated in the future, California residents may request to opt out of applicable sharing by contacting us using the information provided below.

Email: gardenskillz.com@gmail.com

European Economic Area (EEA) and UK Users

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, applicable privacy and cookie requirements may provide additional rights and choices.

• Non-essential cookies are used only after obtaining applicable consent.
• You may withdraw consent through the available cookie management tools, where provided.
• You may have rights under applicable data protection laws, including rights relating to access, correction, deletion, or objection.

The specific rights available to you may depend on your location and the applicable law.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website practices, technology, legal requirements, advertising relationships, analytics tools, or website functionality.

Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

We encourage visitors to review this Cookie Policy periodically to remain informed about how cookies and similar technologies are used on the Website.