Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy Overview
This document explains how Yardlands uses cookies and related technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit our website, facilitating smooth operation, providing analytical insights, and remembering user preferences. By continuing to browse our site, you agree to our cookie usage unless you modify settings in your browser.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are tiny text files containing information about your interactions with a website. They enable the site to remember actions like login details, language preferences, or previously viewed content during return visits. Some cookies are crucial for basic site functionality, while others enhance site performance or track usage metrics.
Yardlands utilizes both session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, and persistent cookies, which stay on your device until deleted or after a set period. These cookies aid in site functionality, boost security, and help assess overall site performance.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies – These are necessary for the basic operation of our site, ensuring that navigation, page access, and secure areas function smoothly. Disabling these may impact site performance.
2. Performance and Analytics Cookies – These cookies help Yardlands understand user behavior by collecting anonymous data on page visits, session lengths, and technical issues. This information is crucial for improving site layout, accessibility, and user experience.
3. Preference Cookies – Preference cookies store your settings, like language or region, providing a more tailored experience on future visits. Without these, some personalized features may not perform correctly.
4. Security Cookies – These cookies detect and deter fraudulent activities, unauthorized access, or spam, contributing to the security of both our site and its users.
5. Third-Party Cookies – External services, such as analytics or content delivery networks, may use their own cookies to assist in performance tracking and enhancement. Yardlands ensures these third-party cookies comply with privacy protection standards.
How We Use Collected Data
Data gathered through cookies helps Yardlands analyze site performance, identify technical problems, and refine user experience. We use aggregated, anonymous data to track usage patterns, highlight popular content, and optimize navigation. Personal information is not stored in standard cookie files unless voluntarily provided by users through other interactions.
Cookies also enhance page load times and ensure consistent performance by caching temporary site content and user settings, facilitating seamless page transitions and reducing repeated data downloads.
Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control or disable cookies via your browser settings. Most browsers offer options to view, delete, or block cookies. However, turning off all cookies could affect certain site functions or appearances. We recommend keeping essential cookies enabled while choosing preferences for other cookies.
For guidance on managing cookies, refer to your browser's help section. Major browsers like Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge provide tools to manage or remove cookie data.
Third-Party Analytics and Tools
Yardlands may partner with reputable analytics services to gain insights into site performance and user interactions. These services may use cookies for analytic purposes. The data collected is aggregated and not linked to individual users. Such analysis aims to enhance content relevance, design, and site usability.
We do not allow analytics providers to use this data for advertising, cross-site tracking, or profiling. Yardlands employs analytics with privacy-conscious configurations to ensure user consent and maintain anonymity as legally required.
Consent and Notification
Upon your first visit, you may see a prompt requesting your consent for cookie usage. By clicking "Accept," continuing to browse, or interacting with site elements, you agree to this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw consent anytime by clearing cookies in your browser or altering privacy settings.
Yardlands prioritizes transparency regarding cookie use. We aim to clearly explain what data is collected and how it enhances your experience without compromising privacy.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect new technologies, legal requirements, or operational adjustments. The revised version will always be prominently displayed on this page with the effective date. Changes take effect immediately upon posting. Continued use of the site after updates signifies agreement with the revised policy.
Contact Information
For any questions or concerns about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact Yardlands using the details on our Contact page. We prioritize transparency and are committed to addressing questions clearly and effectively.
Effective Date
This Cookie Policy was last updated in January 2025 and will remain in effect until modified. We encourage users to review this policy periodically to stay informed about Yardlands's practices regarding cookies and related technologies.