This Cookie Policy explains how Inspired Flower Design (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

We are committed to being transparent about what information we collect and how we use it. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period
• First-party cookies – set by our website
• Third-party cookies – set by external services integrated into our site

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable our shopping basket and checkout to work properly
• Remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
• Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
• Display secure content and protect our website from fraud

We do not use cookies to store personal information that directly identifies you.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to use our shopping basket or complete an order.

Examples include:

• Cookies that remember items in your basket
• Cookies required for secure login or payment processing
• Cookies enabling basic site functions

These cookies cannot be disabled through our site.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our website.

These cookies collect information such as:

• Which pages are visited
• How visitors move around the site
• Browser and device information

This data is anonymised and used to improve our website’s performance.

You can choose whether to accept these cookies.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as:

• Your location
• Language preferences
• Items recently viewed

They help make your experience more personalised.

Marketing / Advertising Cookies (Optional – include only if you actually use them)

If we run online advertising campaigns, we may use cookies from platforms like Facebook or Google to measure the effectiveness of our adverts.

These cookies track browsing behaviour across websites and help us display relevant adverts.

You will be able to accept or reject these cookies.

4. Third-Party Cookies

As a UK florist, our website may include tools or integrations (e.g., payment providers, analytics services, embedded social media content). These third parties may set their own cookies.

Examples may include:

• Google Analytics
• Facebook / Instagram
• Payment providers (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Website hosting or security tools

We do not control third-party cookie settings. Please check their individual privacy policies for more details.

5. Cookie Consent & Managing Cookies

When you visit our website for the first time, a banner will appear giving you the option to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage your cookie preferences

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.

6. How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser

You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings.

Please note: If you disable essential cookies, parts of our website (including the shopping basket and checkout) may not work properly.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated date shown at the top.