Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
How We Use Cookies
The Gorgeous Flower Company uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our website. We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
- Session cookies: These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser
- Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
Analytics Cookies
We may use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information anonymously and report website trends without identifying individual visitors.
- Page visit tracking
- Navigation patterns
- Popular content identification
- User demographics and interests (anonymous)
Data We Collect
Contact Form Submissions
When you submit our contact form, we collect and store:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your phone number (if provided)
- Your message and enquiry details
- The date and time of submission
This information is stored in our secure database and is used solely to respond to your enquiry. We maintain a backup database for data security purposes.
Data Retention
We automatically delete all contact form submissions and personal data after 12 months. This ensures that we only retain your information for as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter.
Third-Party Services
Some cookies on our site may be set by external services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. These services include:
- Google Fonts: For displaying our website typography
- Google Analytics: For understanding website usage patterns (if enabled)
- Social Media Widgets: If you interact with our social media links
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience of our website.
Browser Settings
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we may use local storage in your browser to remember your cookie preferences. This is a standard web technology that helps improve your experience by remembering your choices.
Your Choices
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can choose to:
- Accept all cookies by clicking "Close" on our cookie banner
- Manage cookie settings through your browser
- Delete cookies at any time through your browser settings
- Request deletion of your personal data by contacting us
Data Protection
We take the security of your data seriously. All contact form submissions are stored securely and are only accessible to authorized personnel. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, data retention, or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: flowers@thegorgeousflowercompany.co.uk
- Phone: 07747697068