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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Plantbio uses them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" that are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services are embedded on the website ("third-party cookies").

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage may also be used on our website. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.

2. How We Use Cookies

Plantbio uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly and securely
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Understand how visitors interact with our website through analytics
  • Measure the effectiveness of our educational content and outreach efforts
  • Improve website performance, navigation, and user experience
  • Deliver relevant content based on your interests where you have consented to marketing cookies

We are committed to transparency about our cookie usage and provide you with meaningful choices about non-essential cookies through our cookie consent banner and settings panel.

We classify cookies into the following categories based on their purpose:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information and do not require consent under GDPR.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. This data helps us improve website structure, content relevance, and overall user experience. Analytics cookies are only placed with your consent.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. Marketing cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table describes the main cookies used on plantbio.world:

Strictly Necessary

  • tdde_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preferences including accepted categories and timestamp. Duration: 12 months. Type: Local Storage.
  • session_id — Maintains your session state during form interactions. Duration: Session. Type: Session Cookie.

Analytics (requires consent)

  • _ga — Distinguishes unique users for website analytics. Duration: 2 years. Provider: Google Analytics.
  • _ga_* — Maintains session state for analytics. Duration: 2 years. Provider: Google Analytics.
  • _gid — Distinguishes users for 24-hour period analytics. Duration: 24 hours. Provider: Google Analytics.

Marketing (requires consent)

  • _gcl_au — Used by Google AdSense to experiment with advertisement efficiency. Duration: 3 months. Provider: Google.
  • IDE — Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions after viewing ads. Duration: 1 year. Provider: Google.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the dissemination of these cookies. Third parties may include:

  • Google Analytics: Provides website traffic analysis and user behavior insights. Google's privacy policy governs their use of data collected through analytics cookies.
  • Google Fonts: Serves web fonts to ensure consistent typography. Font requests may involve connection to Google servers.
  • Content Delivery Networks: Services such as jsDelivr that deliver icon libraries and other assets may set technical cookies for load balancing and performance.

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties for information about their cookie practices and opt-out mechanisms.

6. Managing Your Preferences

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to:

  • Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories including analytics and marketing.
  • Reject: Decline all non-essential cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies will be used.
  • Cookie Settings: Open a detailed panel to toggle individual cookie categories on or off.

Your preferences are stored locally and respected on subsequent visits. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser data and revisiting our website, or by contacting us to request preference updates.

Withdrawing consent for analytics or marketing cookies does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. Strictly necessary cookies will continue to function regardless of your other preferences.

7. Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies entirely
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not function correctly if strictly necessary cookies are disabled through browser settings.

For browser-specific instructions, consult your browser's help documentation:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, our legal bases for using cookies are:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Used based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website. Consent is not required.
  • Analytics Cookies: Used based on your consent, obtained through our cookie banner before any analytics cookies are placed.
  • Marketing Cookies: Used based on your explicit consent, obtained through our cookie banner before any marketing cookies are placed.

We maintain records of consent including the date, time, and categories accepted or rejected, in compliance with GDPR accountability requirements.

9. Cookie Retention

Cookie retention periods vary by type and purpose:

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser
  • Consent preference records are retained for 12 months
  • Analytics cookies typically expire after 14 months to 2 years
  • Marketing cookies typically expire after 3 months to 1 year

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Deleting cookies will reset your consent preferences, and the cookie banner will appear again on your next visit.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:

Plantbio
225 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019, United States
Email: admin@plantbio.world
Phone: +1 212-295-2000

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.