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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 2 June 2026

1. Who we are

This website (botanicplace.co.uk) is operated by Botanic Place (Railpen) ("we", "us", "our"). We are the data controller for the purposes of UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at info@botanicplace.co.uk.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and (where you have consented) support analytics and marketing tools.

We also use similar technologies such as local storage and pixels. References to "cookies" in this policy include all such technologies.

3. The cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookie on this website:

Strictly necessary

Always active

Legal basis: No consent required — these are essential for the website to function.

Name

Session cookies

Provider

botanicplace.co.uk

Purpose

Maintain your session state as you navigate between pages.

Expires

Session (deleted when you close your browser)

Analytics & performance

Consent required

Legal basis: Consent (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) and PECR reg. 6).

Name

_ga

Provider

Google Analytics

Purpose

Used to distinguish users (Measurement ID: G-HD88PYHRQ8). Collects anonymised data on pages visited, time on site and referral source to help us improve the website.

Expires

2 years

Name

_ga_*

Provider

Google Analytics

Purpose

Used to persist session state across requests.

Expires

2 years

Name

_gid

Provider

Google Analytics

Purpose

Used to distinguish users.

Expires

24 hours

Name

_gat

Provider

Google Analytics

Purpose

Used to throttle request rate.

Expires

1 minute

Preferences & functionality

Always active

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) — to remember your preferences and improve your experience.

Name

cookieConsent

Provider

botanicplace.co.uk

Purpose

Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask again on every visit.

Expires

1 year

4. Your consent and how to manage cookies

On your first visit we will ask for your consent before placing any non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or update your consent at any time by clicking the "Manage cookies" link in the footer, or by following the instructions below.

You can also control cookies directly in your browser. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies that have been set
  • Block all or specific cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser

Browser guidance: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please note that blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies on this website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies; please refer to the relevant third party's privacy and cookie policies for more information.

Third partyPurposePolicy
Google Analytics (Google LLC)Analytics & performancegoogle.com/privacy
Vimeo Inc.Video hosting (embedded video player)vimeo.com/privacy
Mapbox Inc.Interactive mapsmapbox.com/privacy

6. International transfers

Google Analytics is operated by Google LLC, which is based in the United States. Data may be transferred to and processed in the US. Google LLC participates in the UK Extension to the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and provides Standard Contractual Clauses as an additional transfer safeguard. For more information see Google's data protection terms.

7. Data retention

Cookie lifetimes are listed in the table in section 3. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymise IP addresses. We do not use Google Analytics advertising features or share analytics data with third parties.

8. Your rights

Under UK GDPR you have the right to:

  • Access personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request erasure of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
  • Lodge a complaint with the ICO

To exercise any of these rights contact us at info@botanicplace.co.uk. You also have the right to complain to the UK supervisory authority:

Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF
ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make material changes we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

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