Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2024
Last Updated: January 1, 2024
Welcome to “Pond-and-Waterfall”! This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use on our website, and how you can manage or delete these cookies. Our commitment to your privacy is paramount, and this policy outlines our approach to handling information collected by cookies in compliance with GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, CCPA, and UK GDPR.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies serve various functions, from remembering your preferences on a site to enabling essential features of a website.
Types of Cookies Used
On “Pond-and-Waterfall,” we use four main types of cookies:
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Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are strictly necessary for delivering you a functional and accessible website, such as maintaining user sessions or providing secure logins.
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Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor; all information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. They are used to improve the performance and user experience of our website.
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Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have applied to eliminate the need to re-enter them in the future, such as text size or font changes.
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Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used by us and our advertisers to track and analyze patterns of page view or purchasing history to help improve the website user experience.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
If you wish to manage, delete or disable some or all cookies, you can do so through your browser settings. Each browser has different methods for managing and deleting cookies, and you can learn more about how to do this at the following links:
Please note that by deleting or disabling certain cookies or categories of cookies, you may impact your user experience and the features that our site provides you.
Third-Party Cookies
We also use third-party cookies to understand how our website is functioning and to help us serve relevant ads to you on other websites. These cookies may be set by third parties who collect information about users’ interactions with the website, such as the advertising platform or analytics providers.
Consent and Control
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time by following the guidance provided above. If you have any concerns about the way we use cookies, please contact us at:
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We will update this Cookie Policy from time to time to stay compliant with regulations and to reflect changes in the law or our digital properties. The updated notice will be indicated by a “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. If we make any material changes, we will notify you through a notice on the website before the changes become effective. By continuing to use our website after these changes are posted, you are agreeing to these new terms.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe and secure user experience. If you have any questions or comments about this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the information provided above.