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This site uses a small number of cookies and similar browser storage. Essential ones are always on because the site does not work without them. Analytics and marketing cookies are only used if you say yes, and you can change your answer at any time.
What a cookie is
A cookie is a small text file a website stores in your browser, usually to remember something between pages or visits. Browser storage does the same job without leaving the device. Under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations we need your consent before using any that are not strictly necessary.
The cookies we use
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Expires | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gd-consent-v1 | gardyn.digital (browser storage) | Remembers the cookie choices you made in the banner. | Until you clear it or change your choice | Essential |
| gd-theme | gardyn.digital (browser storage) | Remembers whether you chose light or dark mode. | Until you clear it | Essential |
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Cloudflare (challenges.cloudflare.com) | Cloudflare Turnstile, which protects the enquiry form from automated spam. | Up to 30 minutes, or up to a year for a passed challenge | Essential |
| payload-token | gardyn.digital | Keeps editors signed in to the content management system. Only set for staff who sign in. | 8 hours | Essential |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors and sessions so we can see how the site is used. IP addresses are anonymised. Only set if you accept analytics cookies. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _fbp | Meta | Measures whether our adverts on Facebook and Instagram lead to enquiries. Only set if you accept marketing cookies. | 3 months | Marketing |
Changing your mind
Use the Cookie settings link in the footer of any page to update your choices. Withdrawing consent stops new data being collected straight away. Cookies that were already set expire on the schedule above, or sooner if you clear them in your browser. Most browsers also let you block or delete cookies for every site in their settings.
Questions
Email info@gardyn.digital if you have a question about cookies or how we handle your information. Our privacy policy explains the rest.