Last updated: September 20, 2024

At GardenCloth (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected when using our website, GardenCloth.com (the “Site”). This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. By using our Site, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this Policy.

Please read this Policy carefully and contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your preferences or past actions.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use various types of cookies to enhance your experience on our Site:

2.1. Necessary Cookies

• Purpose: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site. They enable you to navigate the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas or placing orders.
• Examples: Session identifiers, authentication tokens.

2.2. Performance Cookies

• Purpose: Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve the website’s functionality and user experience.
• Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page load times.

2.3. Functional Cookies

• Purpose: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (e.g., your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
• Examples: Language preference cookies, user customization.

2.4. Advertising Cookies

• Purpose: Advertising cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
• Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google AdWords cookies.

2.5. Social Media Cookies

• Purpose: These cookies are used when you share information using a social media sharing button or “like” button on our Site or link your account or engage with our content on or through a social networking site.
• Examples: Cookies set by Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including but not limited to:

• Enhancing Website Functionality: To ensure the website operates smoothly and efficiently.
• Personalization: To remember your preferences and personalize your experience.
• Analytics and Performance: To analyze how our Site is used and to improve its performance.
• Marketing and Advertising: To deliver targeted advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
• Security: To protect user data and prevent fraudulent activities.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device for the following purposes:

4.1. Analytics Providers

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Site. This information helps us improve the website. Google Analytics collects data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring sites.

4.2. Advertising Networks

• Google AdSense/AdWords: These services use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites.
• Facebook Pixel: Helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on Facebook.

4.3. Social Media Platforms

• Facebook, Twitter, Instagram: These platforms may set cookies when you interact with our content or share information using social sharing buttons.

We do not have control over these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:

5.1. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Delete Cookies: Remove existing cookies from your device.
• Block Cookies: Prevent cookies from being placed on your device.
• Alert Notifications: Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being used.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site, and you may not be able to access certain features.

5.2. Opt-Out Mechanisms

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google AnalyticsOpt-Out Browser Add-on.
• Interest-Based Advertising: Opt out of interest-based advertising through the Network Advertising Initiative or Digital Advertising Alliance.

5.3. Cookie Consent Tools

When you first visit our Site, you may see a cookie consent banner. You can use this tool to manage your cookie preferences.

6. Cookies We Use

Below is a list of cookies we may use on our Site:

6.1. Necessary Cookies

6.2. Performance Cookies

6.3. Functional Cookies

6.4. Advertising Cookies

Please note that the exact names and expiration times of cookies may vary.

7. Consent and Withdrawal of Consent

7.1. Consent

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this Policy.

7.2. Withdrawal of Consent

If you wish to withdraw your consent at any time:

• Delete Cookies: Remove cookies from your browser.
• Adjust Settings: Change your browser settings to block cookies.
• Contact Us: For assistance, please reach out to us.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Our Site does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. DNT is a privacy preference that users can set in their web browsers to inform websites that they do not want to be tracked.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Security of Personal Information

We are committed to protecting your personal information. We implement reasonable security measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data collection practices. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Site. Your continued use of the Site after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Cookie Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

• Email: info@gardencloth.com
• Phone: +1 (360) 612-6693
• Live Chat: Available on our website for instant support.
• Business Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST.

13. Additional Information

13.1. External Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites not operated by us. We have no control over the content and practices of these sites and cannot accept responsibility for their respective privacy policies.

13.2. Acceptance of This Policy

By using our Site, you signify your acceptance of this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of our Site.

14. Glossary of Terms

• Cookies: Small text files placed on your device to store data that can be recalled by a web server in the domain that placed the cookie.
• Browser: Software application used to access and view websites.
• Device: Any electronic equipment (computer, tablet, smartphone) used to access our Site.
• Personal Information: Any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual.

Thank you for visiting GardenCloth. We appreciate your interest in our products and are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. If you have any feedback or suggestions regarding our Cookie Policy, please feel free to reach out to us.