Cookies Policy

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This Cookies Policy explains how Gardenflexible uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the website gardenflexible.world. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and use personal data in connection with our gentle physical activity consultation services and products.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators. Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags, which may be used on our website for comparable purposes.

2. How We Use Cookies

Gardenflexible uses cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our website, remember your cookie consent preferences, maintain session state during your visit, analyse how visitors interact with our consultation service pages, improve website performance and content relevance, and support the booking and enquiry process for our gentle physical activity consultation packages. We use cookies in a manner consistent with New Zealand privacy principles and applicable regulations.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of gardenflexible.world. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access to forms, and cookie consent management. Without these cookies, certain features of the website cannot function. These cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the service you have requested.

Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your cookie consent decision stored in local storage under the key tdde_cookie_consent. They enhance your browsing experience by providing personalised features and preventing the cookie consent banner from reappearing after you have made a selection.

Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information about page views, navigation paths, time spent on consultation product pages, and referral sources. This data helps us improve the presentation of our gentle activity formats and session packages. Analytics data is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.

Third-Party Cookies: Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our website, such as Google Maps for displaying our Darfield consultation location. These third parties have their own cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them. We do not control the placement or content of third-party cookies.

4. Specific Cookies and Storage Items

The following table describes the primary cookies and local storage items used on gardenflexible.world:

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit gardenflexible.world, a cookie consent banner will appear asking for your permission to use non-essential cookies. You may accept or decline non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies will continue to function regardless of your choice, as they are required for basic website operation. Your consent preference is stored locally on your device and will be remembered for future visits until you clear your browser data.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from specific or all websites. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of gardenflexible.world and your ability to use certain features, such as form submissions or map displays. Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers can be found in your browser's help documentation.

To opt out of analytics tracking, you can use browser extensions designed for privacy protection or enable Do Not Track settings in your browser. While we respect privacy preferences, our website may not respond to all Do Not Track signals due to technical limitations.

7. Third-Party Services

Our website loads resources from third-party content delivery networks, including Google Fonts for typography and Font Awesome for icons. These services may collect technical data such as your IP address as part of their standard operation. We select reputable providers and load all external resources over HTTPS to maintain security. Google Maps embeds on our contact page may set additional cookies when you interact with the map interface.

8. Impact on Consultation Services

Cookie usage on our website does not affect the delivery of purchased consultation products such as the Introductory Movement Consultation, Six-Session Gentle Activity Plan, or Monthly Guided Movement Support. Consultation services are delivered independently of website cookies through direct communication, scheduled sessions, and personalised activity plan delivery via email. Declining cookies will not affect your ability to purchase or receive consultation services.

9. Data Protection

Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not sell cookie-derived data to third parties. Analytics data is used solely for improving our website and consultation service presentation. Where cookie data could be linked to personal information, such as when you submit a contact form in the same session, it is treated as personal data under our Privacy Policy.

10. Children

Our website and cookies are not directed at children under sixteen years of age. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect information from minors. Parents and guardians who believe their child has interacted with our website should contact us at info@gardenflexible.world so we can address any concerns.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our website practices. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly. Material changes will be communicated through our website cookie consent banner where appropriate.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact Gardenflexible at info@gardenflexible.world, call +64212768311, or write to 62 South Terrace, Darfield 7510, New Zealand.