Cookie Policy

Introduction

At playbefar.com we cultivate a vibrant online hub for gardeners in the Netherlands. Cookies help us keep the site running smoothly, personalise your learning path, and recommend resources aligned with your interests, from urban balcony projects to sustainable allotment planning.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They remember your preferences, support secure sessions, and allow us to improve content such as plant care guides and workshop schedules. This policy details the types of cookies we use, why we rely on them, and how you can control your settings in line with GDPR requirements.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Maintain secure sessions, enable navigation, and keep cart selections while you browse products.
• Analytics cookies: Provide anonymised insights into popular guides, workshops, and community pages so we can tailor future content.
• Functional cookies: Store preferences such as region, language, or favourite plant categories for a personalised experience.
• Marketing cookies: Deliver relevant offers around eco-friendly tools, seeds, or events that match your gardening ambitions.

Session cookies expire when you close your browser, whereas persistent cookies remain for a limited time to make return visits faster and more convenient.

How We Use Cookies

Cookies support secure checkout, remember workshop registrations, and speed up page loads. Analytics data guides editorial planning for seasonal planting calendars and plant care libraries. Marketing cookies surface product bundles, workshops, or community highlights that align with your previous interactions.

Managing Your Preferences

You can adjust cookie settings through your browser, opt out of analytics via the Google Analytics add-on, or update consent through our cookie banner. Disabling essential cookies will limit features such as cart retention and secure account access.

Third-Party Cookies

We collaborate with trusted platforms including Google Analytics for measurement, Snipcart for e-commerce, and Discourse for community engagement. These partners manage their own cookies under strict privacy agreements, and only receive data required to deliver their services.

Updates To This Policy

We review our cookie practices regularly. Any significant changes will be communicated through on-site notifications or email. This policy was last updated on 8 November 2025.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about cookie usage or privacy at playbefar.com, reach out to our support team:

• Email: support@playbefar.com
• Phone: +31 40 241 76
• Address: Floralaan 66, 5644 BW Eindhoven, Netherlands