Cookie Policy
Last updated: 14 August 2026 · Policy Version 2.0.0 · Banner Version 2.0.0
1. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store information about your visit, such as your preferences or user session. In addition to traditional cookies, this policy also covers similar technologies including local storage, session storage, pixels and embedded third-party content that may set their own cookies.
2. Why Westscapes Uses Cookies
Westscapes Garden Concepts Ltd. uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely (strictly necessary)
- To remember your cookie consent preferences (strictly necessary)
- To understand how visitors use the website so we can improve it (analytics — opt-in)
- To measure advertising performance and show relevant ads (advertising — opt-in)
- To display embedded third-party content such as videos (functional — opt-in)
3. Cookie Categories
3.1 Strictly Necessary
These cookies and storage technologies are required for the website, forms, security and privacy preferences to function. They cannot be disabled through this preference centre. They are activated without requiring consent because they are essential for the service you have requested.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| westscapes_consent_v2 | Westscapes (first-party) | Stores your cookie consent preferences, consent identifier, policy version and timestamp | [CONFIRM CONSENT COOKIE DURATION] | First-party, localStorage |
3.2 Analytics (Opt-In)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website so that we can improve its content and performance. Analytics cookies are not activated until you explicitly opt in.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No analytics cookies are currently configured. If analytics are added in the future, they will be listed here and will only be activated after you grant consent. | ||||
3.3 Advertising (Opt-In)
These cookies may be used to measure advertising performance and show more relevant advertising. Advertising cookies are not activated until you explicitly opt in.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No advertising cookies are currently configured. If advertising tags are added in the future (e.g. Google Ads, Meta Pixel), they will be listed here and will only be activated after you grant consent. | ||||
3.4 Functional (Opt-In)
These cookies enable additional website features or content provided by third-party services, such as embedded Facebook videos. Functional cookies are not activated until you explicitly opt in.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fr | Meta Platforms (Facebook) | Enables embedded Facebook video player functionality | Session / 90 days | Third-party |
| xs | Meta Platforms (Facebook) | Required for Facebook social plugins to function | Session / 1 year | Third-party |
| c_user | Meta Platforms (Facebook) | Identifies the logged-in Facebook user (if applicable) | Session | Third-party |
Note: Facebook/Meta cookie names and durations are based on publicly available documentation. Meta may change these at any time. These cookies are only set if you have granted functional consent and the embedded content is visible on the page you are viewing.
4. First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by Westscapes directly. The only first-party storage we use is the consent record stored in your browser's local storage. Third-party cookies are set by external services such as Facebook/Meta when you interact with embedded content. Third-party cookies are only placed after you have granted functional consent.
5. International Data Transfers
Third-party services such as Meta Platforms (Facebook) may transfer data to servers located outside the European Economic Area. These transfers are governed by the third party's own data protection policies and standard contractual clauses. Westscapes does not control how third-party providers process data once their cookies have been activated. For more information, refer to Meta's privacy policy.
6. Google Consent Mode
This website implements Google Consent Mode v2. Before you make a cookie choice, all optional storage signals (analytics, advertising, ad user data and ad personalisation) are set to "denied". This means no optional tracking occurs until you explicitly grant consent. When you update your preferences, these signals are updated accordingly.
7. How to Change Your Cookie Choices
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of any page. This will reopen the preference centre where you can:
- Review your current choices
- Accept or reject individual categories
- Withdraw previously given consent
- Save new preferences
Withdrawing consent stops future optional tracking immediately. It does not affect your ability to use the website, submit forms or complete the project quiz. Third-party cookies already placed before withdrawal may remain on your device until they expire or you remove them via your browser settings.
8. Browser Settings
In addition to the preference centre on this website, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions. Disabling all cookies via your browser may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
9. Consent Records
When you make a cookie choice, Westscapes stores an anonymous consent record that includes: an anonymous consent identifier, the date and time of your choice, which categories were accepted and rejected, the banner and policy version, the mechanism used, and the date and time of any later changes or withdrawal. This record is not connected to your name, email address, telephone number, project location or any form submission. The retention period for consent records is [CONFIRM COOKIE-CONSENT RECORD RETENTION PERIOD].
10. Consent Renewal
We may ask for your consent again when new cookie categories are introduced, when the purposes of processing change materially, when new advertising or analytics providers are added, when this Cookie Policy changes materially, or when your existing preference expires according to our documented consent policy.
11. Relationship With the Privacy Notice
This Cookie Policy forms part of Westscapes' privacy framework. For information about how we handle your personal data (such as information submitted through our contact form or project quiz), please refer to our Privacy Policy.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Westscapes uses cookies, please contact us.