Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device until deleted or expired).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your cookie preferences
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website functionality and performance
• Provide relevant content based on your interests
• Ensure website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.

Examples: Cookie consent preferences, security features

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (under UK GDPR)

Duration: Session or up to 12 months

Your Choice: These cookies cannot be disabled as the website would not function properly without them.

3.2 Performance Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information.

Examples: Page views, time on page, navigation paths

Legal Basis: Consent

Duration: Up to 26 months

Your Choice: You can opt out of these cookies through our cookie banner.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

Examples: Language preferences, text size preferences

Legal Basis: Consent

Duration: Up to 12 months

Your Choice: You can opt out through our cookie banner.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use limited third-party services that may set cookies:

4.1 Google Analytics (if used)

Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement

Data Collected: Anonymous usage statistics

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Control: You can opt out via browser settings or cookie banner

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options to manage cookies:

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from all or specific websites
• Clear all cookies when you close the browser
• Open a private browsing session

How to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track signals. If your browser sends a Do Not Track request, we will not track your visit for analytics purposes.

6. Mobile Devices

Mobile browsers also allow cookie management. Check your device settings or browser help for instructions.

7. Cookies We Set

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top shows when changes were made. Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance.

9. Legal Compliance

This Cookie Policy complies with:

• UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003
• Data Protection Act 2018

10. Contact Us

For questions about cookies or this policy:

Email: hello@yardleafcompost.com
Post: Simple Window & Light Care, 3 The Square, Bakewell, DE45 1BT, United Kingdom

For more information about your data rights, see our Privacy Policy.