What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owner.
Cookies do not contain any information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to information stored in and obtained from cookies.
How Green Thumb Notes Uses Cookies
Green Thumb Notes (www.greenthumbnotes.com) uses cookies for the following purposes:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and security. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress session cookies | Keep you logged in if you are an admin | Session |
| Security cookies | Protect against malicious activity | Session |
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and understand which gardening topics our readers find most valuable.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Advertising Cookies
If we display ads on our website (e.g. via Google AdSense or other ad networks), these third-party providers may place cookies on your device to serve ads relevant to your interests.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Used for targeted advertising | 1 year | |
| NID | Stores preferences and personalises ads | 6 months |
You can opt out of personalised advertising at any time by visiting Google’s Ad Settings.
4. Affiliate & Tracking Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on our website (for example, a link to a gardening tool or planter on Amazon), a tracking cookie may be placed by the third-party retailer to attribute any resulting purchase to our referral. This is standard practice in affiliate marketing and does not cost you anything extra.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These include:
- Google Analytics – analytics and performance tracking
- Google AdSense – advertising (if enabled)
- Amazon Associates – affiliate link tracking
- Pinterest – social sharing buttons
- WordPress plugins – various site functionality
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these providers for more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies have been placed on your device
- Block all cookies
- Delete cookies at any time
Here are links to cookie management guides for the most popular browsers:
Please note: If you disable cookies, some features of this website may not function correctly.
Opt-Out Links
- Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Google Ads: https://adssettings.google.com
- Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.com
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have the following rights regarding your personal data and cookie usage:
- The right to be informed about how we use cookies
- The right to access the data we hold about you
- The right to withdraw your consent to cookies at any time
- The right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority
As Green Thumb Notes is operated from Austria, the relevant supervisory authority is the Austrian Data Protection Authority (Datenschutzbehörde): https://www.dsb.gv.at
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or the cookies we use. We encourage you to check this page periodically for the latest information.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: support@greenthumbnotes.com Website: www.greenthumbnotes.com
