Cookie & GDPR Policy
Last updated: 2026-03-21
Flora Medical Global ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Cookie & GDPR Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, and how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your overall experience. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a set period).
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and saving your cookie consent preferences. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled.
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the structure, content, and user experience of our website.
3. Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites. These cookies allow Google and its partners to serve you relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ad Settings.
Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under GDPR:
- Right to Access — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure — Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to Restrict Processing — Request limitation on how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability — Request your data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Object — Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes.
- Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings.
How to Manage Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Cookie Consent Banner — Use the cookie consent banner on our website to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings — Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings.
- Google Ad Settings — Visit ads.google.com/settings to manage personalized ad preferences.
Data We Collect
Flora Medical Global is primarily a publicly accessible educational platform. We collect minimal data:
- Anonymous page view counts for plants
- Anonymous ad impression and click analytics
- Newsletter subscription data (with explicit consent)
- User-submitted reviews and comments (voluntary)
We do not require user registration for general browsing. "Saved Plants" data is stored locally in your browser via localStorage and is never transmitted to our servers.
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Display advertisements | Browsing behavior, device info |
| YouTube | Embedded plant videos | Video interaction data |
Data Retention
We retain anonymized analytics data for up to 12 months. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. User-submitted content (reviews, comments) is retained indefinitely unless you request deletion. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about this Cookie & GDPR Policy, or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us through our website.