Effective Date: 26/11/2024
Last Updated: 26/11/2024

The Green Barn Farm ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to transparency about the cookies we use on our website, https://www.greenbarnfarmshop.com/. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device, improve your user experience, and provide analytics. Cookies can be session-based (temporary and deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored on your device until they expire or are deleted).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be turned off in our systems. Without these, certain services (e.g., booking system functionality) may not work.

b. Performance Cookies

We use performance cookies, such as those from Google Analytics, to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us improve functionality and understand user behavior.

Example cookies:

• _ga (Google Analytics): Tracks unique users (expires after 2 years).
• _gid (Google Analytics): Tracks user behavior (expires after 24 hours).

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering preferences or facilitating integrations with third-party services (e.g., booking systems).

d. Targeting/Advertising Cookies

We may use cookies to track your browsing activity and deliver relevant advertisements.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

a. Google Analytics

Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with our site. All data collected is anonymized, but you can opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

b. Third-Party Booking System

Our booking system provider, Beyonk, may set cookies necessary for booking functionality or track your booking preferences. Refer to their Privacy Policy for more information.

4. How We Obtain Consent for Cookies

We obtain your consent for non-essential cookies via a cookie banner displayed when you first visit our site. You can accept or manage your preferences through the banner.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings or using the cookie preference center on our website. Instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Manage Cookies in Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox: Manage Cookies in Firefox
• Safari: Manage Cookies in Safari
• Microsoft Edge: Manage Cookies in Edge

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the law or our practices. The updated version will be published on this page with the revised date.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: farmshoporders@gmail.com
Phone: 07930 169290
Address: The Green Barn Farm, North Benfleet Hall, Benfleet, Essex