Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you interact with our content, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Landscapepetcare uses cookies to analyze reader behavior and enhance our editorial platform.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, basic site features cannot operate.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use our website—such as which articles are most frequently read and how users navigate between pages. This data helps us understand reader engagement and optimize content delivery.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your preferred language, text size, or saved articles. They enable a personalized experience tailored to your reading interests.
Analytical Cookies
Analytical cookies track how readers interact with our content to help us measure performance and improve our editorial strategy. This includes data from Google Analytics about page views, session duration, and user demographics.
How We Use Cookies
- ✓ Website Functionality: Ensuring the site operates smoothly across all devices and browsers
- ✓ Content Improvement: Understanding which topics resonate most with our readers
- ✓ User Preferences: Remembering your reading preferences and site customizations
- ✓ Analytics: Measuring site traffic and reader behavior patterns
- ✓ Security: Protecting your account and preventing unauthorized access
Detailed Cookie List
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
PHPSESSID |
Essential | Maintains your session on the website | Session |
_ga |
Analytical | Google Analytics user identification | 2 years |
_gid |
Analytical | Google Analytics session tracking | 24 hours |
_gat |
Analytical | Google Analytics request throttling | 1 minute |
user_preferences |
Functional | Stores your display preferences (theme, font size) | 1 year |
article_bookmarks |
Functional | Remembers articles you've saved | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Essential | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
_gac_* |
Analytical | Google Ads conversion tracking data | 90 days |
read_articles |
Performance | Tracks which articles you've viewed | 90 days |
session_token |
Essential | Security token for authenticated users | Session |
Managing Your Cookies
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- Accept or reject all cookies
- Accept only essential cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
- Delete cookies at any time
Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit Landscapepetcare, a cookie consent banner appears. You can accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time through your account settings or by clicking the cookie preference button at the bottom of any page.
Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how readers interact with our content. Google may also place cookies on your device. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Privacy Protection: Even if you allow cookies, we never sell your personal data to third parties. Cookies help us improve your reading experience while respecting your privacy.
Your Privacy & Data Protection
Landscapepetcare is committed to protecting your privacy. We comply with applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR and similar privacy laws. Cookies we set do not store sensitive personal information—they primarily track your interaction with our editorial content.
For complete information about how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy. If you have questions about data privacy, you can contact our editorial team at [email protected].
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, when appropriate, by placing a notice on our website. Your continued use of Landscapepetcare after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our cookie practices or how we handle your data, we encourage you to reach out. Our editorial team is happy to provide more information.
Landscapepetcare Editorial Team
Mill Lane 147
Edinburgh
Email: [email protected]
We respond to editorial inquiries within 5 business days.