Cookie Policy

Last updated: 20 August 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Heathland STUDIO Landscape Architects (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

By continuing to browse our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as preferences and settings.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies: temporary, deleted when you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies: stored on your device until they expire or are deleted.

• First-party cookies: set by us.

• Third-party cookies: set by external services (e.g. analytics, embedded content).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions properly.

• Improve security.

• Analyse how visitors use our website.

• Improve website performance and user experience.

• Remember user preferences (e.g. cookie consent choice).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They cannot be switched off in our systems.
Examples:

• Security cookies

• Session management cookies

• Cookie consent preference

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies (e.g. _ga, _gid)

• IP address anonymisation for GDPR compliance

c) Functional Cookies

These allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g. location, language) to provide a more personalised service.

d) Third-Party / Embedded Content Cookies

Some pages may include embedded content from third parties (e.g. maps, videos, social media feeds). These third parties may set their own cookies, which we cannot control.

4. Third-Party Services We Use

We may use the following services that place cookies:

• Google Analytics (website usage analysis)

• [Insert others if relevant: Vimeo, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.]

Each provider has its own privacy/cookie policy.

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies

• Block third-party cookies

• Delete cookies when closing the browser

• Set preferences for specific websites

Useful links:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Microsoft Edge

• Apple Safari

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Consent

When you first visit our website, a banner will appear explaining that we use cookies. By clicking “Accept” you consent to the use of cookies as described. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link in the footer.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.