Cookie Policy – Petal & Still

Last updated: 1 May 2025

At Petal & Still, we believe in respectful, low-interference browsing. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website: https://petalandstill.com.

By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described below — unless you choose to adjust your settings or disable cookies via your browser or our consent banner.

We’ll never place unnecessary cookies without your permission, and we don’t track you across other websites without your consent.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help remember your preferences and actions over time, allowing for smoother navigation and better user experience.

Cookies may be:

First-party: set by us
Third-party: set by external services (e.g. Google, Meta)

Depending on their purpose, cookies may last only for a session or remain active for up to 6 months.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Only essential cookies are active by default. All other types require your explicit consent via our cookie banner.

a) Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

Required for basic functionality and site stability. These include:

Shopping cart and checkout (via WooCommerce)
Cookie consent management (via Complianz)
Session and display settings

These cookies do not store personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled.

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve layout, flow, and experience.

Collected data includes:

Pages viewed, session duration
Device/browser type and referral sources

We use:

Google Analytics, configured with IP anonymization enabled
Rank Math SEO for internal analytics

These cookies are only set after consent is given.

c) Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences, such as language or region, to personalize your experience.

We use minimal functional cookies, only when needed to support smooth usage.

d) Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used by advertising services to deliver personalized ads and track ad performance across platforms.

They may be set by:

Google Ads
Meta (Facebook/Instagram)
TikTok Ads
Other third-party ad platforms

When enabled, these cookies:

Track engagement across websites
Measure conversion events (e.g., purchases from ads)
May build anonymous user profiles for more relevant ads

These cookies are not active by default and will only be placed after you explicitly consent via our cookie banner.

You may see ads from Petal & Still on third-party platforms, but we do not use cookies to personalize ads unless you allow it.

3. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage your preferences at any time by:

Using the cookie banner on your first visit
Adjusting your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data

Disabling cookies may impact site functionality or how content is presented.

4. Cookie Consent Management

We use Complianz to manage cookie consent and ensure compliance with UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and CCPA. Your choices are stored anonymously for up to 6 months.

Cookies that are not strictly necessary will only be activated if and when you consent.

You may withdraw or update your consent at any time.

5. Future Changes

We may occasionally update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements, our services, or the platforms we use.

If we introduce new cookie categories or platforms (e.g. affiliate tracking, remarketing tools), we will update this policy accordingly and continue to request consent where needed.

All updates will be posted on this page, with a revised “Last updated” date.