This policy describes how Tropical Landscaping Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.tropicallandscapingltd.com. It should be read with our Privacy policy. We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR as they apply to cookies and to any personal data derived from them.

1. What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a site. We also use similar storage, such as browser local storage, to remember your cookie choices. Together we refer to these as "technologies" where the rules are the same.

2. Strictly necessary / essential

These technologies are required for the Site to function or to store a choice you have made (e.g. cookie consent). Under PECR, we do not need consent for cookies that are strictly necessary to provide a service you have requested. You cannot turn off essential storage without breaking core functionality (e.g. we would not know your cookie preferences).

Technology	Purpose	Duration
`tropical_cookie_consent` (localStorage)	Stores your cookie consent choices (essential always on; analytics/marketing flags)	Up to 12 months (then renewed if you revisit)

3. Analytics (optional - consent required)

Analytics technologies help us understand how the Site is used (e.g. pages viewed, performance). Under PECR, we only use non-essential analytics if you consent via our banner or Cookie settings. If you choose Reject non-essential or turn off Analytics in Customise, the tools below are not loaded.

Technology	Purpose	When it runs
Vercel Web Analytics	Anonymous page views and Web Vitals (hosted by Vercel)	Only if you allow Analytics cookies
Google Analytics (GA4)	Usage statistics when configured on our site	Only if you allow Analytics cookies

We will update this table if we add or remove analytics providers. Essential storage (section 2) is unchanged.

4. Marketing (optional - consent required)

Marketing or advertising cookies track you across sites for ads. We do not use marketing cookies at present. If that changes, we will obtain consent first and list each technology here.

5. How to control cookies

When you first visit, our banner lets you:

Accept all - optional analytics and marketing (when available) are allowed
Reject non-essential - only essential technologies remain
Customise - choose categories individually

You can reopen choices via Cookie settings in the footer. You can also use your browser settings to block or delete cookies; note that blocking essential storage may affect how the Site works.

6. Your rights

Personal data collected via cookies may give you rights under the UK GDPR (e.g. access, erasure, withdraw consent). See our Privacy policy. For cookie-specific complaints you may also contact the ICO.