This Cookie Policy explains how Affordable Lawn and Landscape uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw or adjust your consent at any time using the methods described below.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies help a site remember your preferences, understand how you navigate the site, and in some cases, deliver relevant advertising. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
Examples of what these cookies do:
- Remember your cookie consent preference so we do not ask you again on every page
- Enable the contact form to submit correctly
- Maintain basic page functionality and navigation
Legal basis: Legitimate interest and necessity for site operation. These cookies are always active.
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the site and our services over time.
Analytics cookies may track:
- Which pages are most visited
- How long visitors spend on each page
- How visitors found our site (search engine, direct, referral)
- What type of device and browser you are using
This data is aggregated and anonymous. It does not identify you personally.
Legal basis: Your consent. You can opt out via the cookie banner when you first visit our site.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies (Optional)
If we run advertising campaigns on Facebook or Google, these platforms may place cookies to help us measure how our ads perform and to show relevant ads to people who have visited our site.
These cookies may:
- Track whether you clicked on one of our ads
- Help us understand which ads led to estimate requests
- Enable retargeting (showing our ads to you on other websites)
Legal basis: Your consent. You can opt out via the cookie banner or through the third-party platform settings linked below.
3. Third-Party Cookies
The following third parties may set cookies when you visit our site. Each has its own privacy and cookie policy, which we encourage you to review:
- Google Analytics — website traffic analysis. Google Privacy Policy
- Facebook Pixel — ad campaign measurement (if active). Facebook Privacy Policy
- Google Maps — when the embedded map on our contact page loads. Google Privacy Policy
We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for how those services use the data they collect.
4. How to Control Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept all cookies or decline optional ones. Your preference is saved for one year.
Browser Settings
You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies at any time. Note that blocking all cookies may affect some website functionality, including the ability to submit our contact form.
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Facebook ad preferences: Facebook Ad Preferences
5. Cookie Retention
The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its type:
- Consent preference cookie: 1 year from when you set your preference
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics): Up to 2 years (Google default)
- Marketing cookies (Facebook Pixel): Up to 90 days (Facebook default)
- Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our practices change, new technologies are adopted, or legal requirements evolve. Check the "Last updated" date at the top of this page to see when it was most recently revised. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about how we use cookies or want to exercise your rights under this policy, please contact us: