Cookie Policy

Cookies:

Cookies are small files that hold information; they're placed or 'dropped' on your computer when you access websites or use apps on your device. The data contained in the cookie can be retrieved by the website or app that placed them there. They can also be accessed by websites or apps that have been authorised to use them by the site or app that first dropped them.

Some cookies only exist for a short period of time and are then automatically deleted by your device. Others last for longer – these are called persistent cookies – and some exist for years unless manually deleted. These can be used to analyse multiple site visits over time, or customise the content that's displayed.

Some cookies are set by the website or app you're visiting; these are called first-party cookies. Others may be set by a third party when you use a site or app – for example, by a tool built into the website, or by an advertising network that displays adverts on the site or in the app.

You can read more about cookies on the website of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which regulates data usage in the UK.

Cookies we use:

Squarespace Cookies
These are needed for things like logging whether you see error messages – so we can make improvements and fix bugs – as well as allowing you to use shopping baskets (which remember your choices as you navigate our site) and make a purchase.

Analytics Cookies
These help us analyse the performance of our website and generate reports on website traffic, sources, popular pages, etc. This includes cookies provided by Squarespace and Google Analytics.

Advertising Cookies
These track information about your browsing habits (including details of the websites you've visited), which we use to help ensure you receive advertising relevant to you. We (or third parties and advertising networks acting on our behalf) may use these to show you ads we think you'll be interested in across the internet – including on other websites you visit – based on your interaction with our site and your browsing history. This may include providers such as Google Ads, Facebook, Instagram, Mailchimp, Twitter, and other display advertising services.

Cookies on websites we link to

We often link to other websites to provide extra information or services. Where these are provided by a third party, you may leave The Great British Flower School website by clicking through to theirs. In these cases, the cookie policy of the third party’s website will apply. As these sites are not controlled by us, we recommend reviewing their cookie policies to understand what information they collect and how it’s used.

If you don’t want cookies

When you click ‘agree’ on our cookie pop-up, you are giving your consent for cookies to be used.

If you are not happy with this, you can:

  • Choose not to use our site

  • Delete our cookies from your browser after visiting

  • Browse our site using your browser’s anonymous usage setting (known as “Incognito” in Chrome, “InPrivate” in Internet Explorer, “Private Browsing” in Firefox and Safari, etc.)

To find out more about cookies, including how to control, opt-out, and delete them, visit www.aboutcookies.org for guidance.