Last updated: May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how RaisedGardenBed ("we", "us", "our") uses 
cookies and similar tracking technologies on raisedgardenbed.co.uk, in 
accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 
and UK GDPR.

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. 
They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain 
information about your visit, such as your preferences or the contents 
of your shopping basket.

2. HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for the following purposes:

STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be 
disabled. They include:
- Shopping basket functionality
- Checkout and payment processing
- User session management
- Fraud prevention and security

These cookies do not require your consent as they are necessary to provide 
the service you have requested.

ANALYTICS COOKIES
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website 
so we can improve performance and user experience. Data collected is 
anonymised and aggregated. We use:
- Google Analytics: tracks pages visited, time on site, traffic sources

FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
These cookies remember your preferences to personalise your experience:
- Currency and language preferences
- Recently viewed products

MARKETING COOKIES
These cookies track your browsing activity to show you relevant 
advertising on other platforms. We may use:
- Google Ads remarketing
- Meta Pixel (if applicable)

3. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. 
We do not control these cookies. Third parties include:
- Google Analytics (analytics.google.com)
- Google Ads (google.com)
- Shopify (shopify.com)

For more information on how these third parties use cookies, please 
refer to their respective privacy policies.

4. YOUR COOKIE CHOICES
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie 
consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, or customise 
your preferences by category.

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of our website
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality 
of our website, including the ability to add items to your basket 
or complete a purchase.

HOW TO CONTROL COOKIES IN YOUR BROWSER:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

5. HOW LONG DO COOKIES LAST?
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period 
  (typically 30 days to 2 years depending on the cookie)

6. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes 
in technology or legislation. Any updates will be posted on this page 
with a revised date.

7. CONTACT US
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
info@raisedgardenbed.co.uk

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information 
Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk if you believe your 
privacy rights have been violated.