This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Eco Friendly Home and Garden (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://ecofriendlyhomeandgarden.com (the “Website”), and how you can control them.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy (where we explain how we process personal data more broadly).
1) What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or
- Persistent cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).
We may also use similar technologies (such as pixels, tags, local storage, and scripts). For simplicity, we refer to all of these as “cookies”.
2) Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- make the Website work properly and securely
- remember preferences you choose (where applicable)
- enable features you request (for example, commenting)
- support embedded content or third-party tools you choose to interact with (for example, video embeds or newsletter sign-up forms)
3) Types of cookies we use
We group cookies into the following categories:
A) Strictly Necessary cookies
These are required for the Website to operate securely and correctly. They cannot be switched off in our systems because the Website may not function properly without them. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in (for site administrators/authors) or requesting core site services.
B) Functional cookies
These remember choices you make to improve your experience (for example, remembering your details for future comments).
C) Third-Party cookies (embedded content and tools)
Some pages may include content or features provided by third parties (for example, embedded videos or newsletter sign-up forms). These third parties may use cookies or similar technologies, and their use is governed by their own policies.
4) Cookies we set (first-party cookies)
The specific cookies used can vary depending on your actions on the Website (for example, leaving a comment, logging in, or viewing embedded content). Common examples on a WordPress-based website include:
A) Comment cookies (Functional)
If you leave a comment and choose to save your details, cookies may store your name, email address, and website so you do not have to re-enter them next time.
Typical examples:
- comment_author_* – remembers the name you entered
- comment_author_email_* – remembers the email you entered
- comment_author_url_* – remembers the website URL you entered
Typical duration: up to 12 months (varies by configuration)
B) Login and security cookies (Strictly Necessary – mainly for administrators/authors)
If you have an account and log in (normally site administrators/authors), cookies may be used to keep you signed in and to protect the admin area.
Typical examples:
- wordpress_test_cookie – checks whether your browser accepts cookies
- wordpress_logged_in_* – keeps you logged in
- wordpress_sec_* – security cookie used during login sessions
- wp-settings-* and wp-settings-time-* – stores admin/user interface preferences
Typical duration: from the browser session up to 1 year, depending on the cookie and your settings (e.g., “Remember me”)
C) Content editing cookies (Strictly Necessary – administrators/authors)
If an authorised user edits or publishes content, a cookie may be stored to indicate the post ID of the item edited.
Typical duration: short-lived (often the browser session)
5) Third-party cookies, embedded content, and external tools
Some pages may include embedded content (for example, videos, images, articles, or social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website, so those sites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction—especially if you are logged in to those services.
We may also use third-party tools to provide requested features such as a newsletter sign-up form. For example, if a sign-up form is provided by an email marketing platform, that provider may load scripts and use cookies or similar technologies to operate the form, prevent fraud, or measure performance.
We do not control third-party cookies. You should review the relevant third party’s cookie/privacy information for details.
6) How you can control cookies
You have several options:
A) Cookie preferences on our Website (if available)
Where we provide a cookie banner or cookie preference controls, you can choose whether to accept non-essential cookies and you can change your choices later via the controls provided.
B) Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to:
- view cookies stored on your device
- delete cookies
- block all cookies
- block third-party cookies
- set rules for specific websites
Blocking some cookies may affect how the Website functions (for example, you may need to re-enter details or some features may not work as expected).
C) Managing third-party cookies
For embedded content and third-party tools, you may be able to manage cookies via the third party’s own settings, or by blocking third-party cookies in your browser.
7) Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to the Website, legal requirements, or the cookies we use. We will update the “Effective date” at the top when changes are made.
8) Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact us at: