Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there. They do not contain any personal information that can identify you directly.

2. How We Use Cookies

Botanist Media uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our website:

• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• To improve our website's functionality and performance
• To provide personalized content and recommendations
• To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• To ensure website security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This includes information about the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, and pages visited.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website.

Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media features and widgets. These features may collect information about your IP address and which page you're visiting, and may set cookies to enable proper functionality.

Marketing and Advertising Partners

We may work with advertising partners who use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing behavior and interests.

5. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help us track your activity during a single browsing session.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you when you return to our website and remember your preferences.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being sent

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain analytics and advertising cookies using industry opt-out tools:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Network Advertising Initiative opt-out tool
• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly, and your user experience may be diminished.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

9. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you may have rights regarding cookies and the data they collect, including:

• The right to be informed about cookie usage
• The right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• The right to access information about cookies we use
• The right to request deletion of cookie data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided above.