Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2024

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. Cookies can also help to show you relevant advertising.

Cookies are not harmful to your device and cannot access information from other websites or your hard drive. They help us remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

This Cookie Policy explains how TerraVerde Farm uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic website operations. Without these cookies, the website would not work as intended.

2.2 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 our website's performance and user experience.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

2.5 Social Media Cookies

These cookies are set by social media services that we have added to our website to enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They can track your browser across other sites and build up a profile of your interests.

3. Types of Cookies Used

3.1 Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website and are deleted when you close your browser.

3.2 Persistent Cookies

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

3.3 First-Party Cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by our website. They are used to remember your preferences and improve your experience on our site.

3.4 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies are set by domains other than our website. We use third-party services for analytics, advertising, and social media integration. These services may set their own cookies on your device.

Cookie Name Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics - Tracks website usage Third-party 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - Session tracking Third-party 24 hours
cookieChoice Remembers your cookie preferences First-party 1 year
sessionId Maintains your browsing session First-party Session
savedRecipes Stores your saved recipes First-party 1 year

4. Third-Party Services

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

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

4.2 Social Media Platforms

When you interact with social media buttons or plugins on our website, those platforms may set cookies to enable the functionality and remember your preferences.

4.3 Payment Processors

When you make a purchase, our payment processors may use cookies to secure the transaction and remember your payment preferences.

4.4 Content Delivery Networks

We use content delivery networks to speed up our website. These services may set cookies to optimize content delivery.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all cookies or specific cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Clear cookies when you close your browser

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

5.2 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

5.4 Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to "Do Not Track" signals, so we do not respond to these signals at this time.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly. For example:

  • You may not be able to log in to your account
  • Your preferences may not be saved
  • Some forms may not function correctly
  • You may see less relevant content and advertisements
  • Analytics data may not be collected (which helps us improve the site)

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page and indicate the date of the latest revision.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

8. Contact Us

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

TerraVerde Farm

Finca La Esperanza
Camino de la Vega s/n
41700 Dos Hermanas
Seville, Spain

Email: privacy@terraverdefarm.com
Phone: +34 954 88 12 34