Cookies and Tracking Information
Effective Date: May 1, 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how PlantTours Communications Company (“PlantTours,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on www.plant-tours.com.
By continuing to browse our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined below. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.
Company Information
- Legal Name: PlantTours Communications Company
- Operating as: PlantTours or Plant-Tours.com
- Registered Address: 6201 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA
- Phone: 800-609-9521
- Email: sales@plant-tours.com
- Site Editor: Rick Farrell
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences (such as language, login, or cart items) and enhance your browsing experience.
We also use similar technologies like pixels, tags, and scripts to analyze traffic and improve performance.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Functionality
To ensure the Website operates smoothly, including secure logins, navigation, and basic functions.
User Preferences
To remember your settings and preferences (e.g., region, language) to provide a more personalized experience.
Performance & Analytics
To collect aggregated, non-identifiable data through tools like Google Analytics, including session duration, page views, and navigation paths, in order to improve our content and functionality.
Marketing Support
To measure affiliate link performance, track promotional interactions, and support limited remarketing campaigns where applicable.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Type | Purpose |
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Required for basic functionality such as secure access and navigation. |
| Performance & Analytics Cookies | Help us understand visitor behavior and improve site performance. |
| Marketing & Affiliate Cookies | Track user interactions with affiliate links and display relevant promotions. |
| Third-Party Cookies | Set by external services like Google Fonts, CDNs, or analytics tools; governed by their own privacy policies. |
4. Affiliate Disclosure
PlantTours may participate in affiliate partnerships. When you click on an affiliate link, you may be redirected to an external site where a cookie is set for tracking purposes. We do not collect personally identifiable data without your explicit consent. Once redirected, the third-party’s privacy policy applies.
5. External Services and Tracking
We may use external services like Google Fonts, jQuery, Bootstrap, and content delivery networks (CDNs). These services may use their own tracking mechanisms or cookies, subject to their respective policies.
We also utilize structured data (JSON-LD) and preload resources to improve performance and visibility—these do not use cookies directly but may support services that do.
6. Legal Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with applicable regulations, including:
- S. data protection laws (e.g., CCPA for California residents)
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulations
- Global standards, including the EU’s ePrivacy Directive and GDPR (as a benchmark)
We request consent before placing non-essential cookies and provide full transparency about their use.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies in two ways:
Via Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Visit your browser’s help section for detailed instructions.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Request deletion or restriction of your data
- Object to the processing of your data
- Request transfer of your data to another controller
To exercise these rights, contact: sales@plant-tours.com
9. Cookie FAQs
Q: What are cookies?
A: Cookies are small files placed on your device to store data such as site preferences or login sessions.
Q: Why does PlantTours use cookies?
A: To remember user settings, analyze traffic, and improve site performance and marketing efforts.
Q: What types of cookies do you use?
A: Strictly necessary, performance, marketing, and third-party cookies.
Q: Can I block cookies?
A: Yes, via your browser. Blocking cookies may limit site functionality.
Q: Do affiliate links use cookies?
A: Yes. Affiliate cookies track clicks and performance. These are governed by the third-party site once you are redirected.
Q: How often is this page updated?
A: We review and update our cookie policy regularly to stay compliant with evolving legal standards.
10. Contact
For more information about our cookie practices or to exercise your rights:
Email: sales@plant-tours.com
Phone: 800-609-9521
Mailing Address: 6201 Fairview Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210, USA
