Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 2026
Website: https://totallandg.co.uk
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
This policy explains how Total Landscaping and Groundworks ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://totallandg.co.uk (the "Site").
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
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Essential/Necessary Cookies: These are required for the basic functions of our Site, such as page navigation, security, and load balancing. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
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Analytics/Performance Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the user experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (First-Party)
These cookies are set by our Site and are necessary for its core functionality. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging into a secure area or setting your privacy preferences.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
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| wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Checks if cookies can be placed on your browser. | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | WordPress | Used to indicate when you are logged in. | Session |
| wordpress_sec_[hash] | WordPress | Provides security for logged-in users. | Session |
| wp-settings-{time}-[UID] | WordPress | Customises your view of the admin interface. | 1 year |
| et_pb_ab_read_page | Divi Theme | Used by the Divi theme for testing and page load performance. | Session or as configured |
Analytics Cookies (Third-Party)
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc., to understand how visitors engage with our Site. This helps us improve its content and functionality.
Google Analytics cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including:
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The number of visitors to the Site.
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How visitors arrived at the Site (e.g., from a search engine).
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The pages they visit and time spent on them.
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General demographic information (like country or city).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
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| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish unique users. | 2 years |
| ga[container-id] | Google Analytics | Persists session state. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
4. Google Analytics Specific Information
The information generated by Google Analytics cookies about your use of our Site is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers, which may be in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the Site, compile reports on website activity for us, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf.
You can learn more about Google's privacy practices and opt-out options for their advertising features here: https://policies.google.com/privacy and https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5. How to Control and Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your preferences through the following methods:
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Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your settings to decline them. Consult your browser's "Help," "Tools," or "Preferences" menu for instructions. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our and other websites.
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Consent Banner: Upon your first visit to our Site, you will be presented with a banner asking for your consent to set non-essential (Analytics) cookies. You may accept or decline. You can later withdraw or change your consent at any time by returning to this policy page and using the controls below (if implemented) or by clearing your browser cookies.
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Google Analytics Opt-Out: To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our data practices. We will post the revised version on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our us directly:
By Email: privacy@totallandg.co.uk
By Post: Privacy Contact, Total Landscaping and Groundworks, 22 Kelly-Pain Court, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 4TX.