Cookie Policy

Last Updated: March 2026

This page describes how DigInGuide (diginguide.com) uses cookies when you visit our site. We believe in being straightforward about tracking technologies, so this policy lays out exactly what cookies we set, what they do, and how you can control them.

Cookies are small text files that get saved to your device – your computer, tablet, or phone – when you visit a website. They serve a range of purposes, from keeping the site running smoothly to helping us understand which gardening topics our readers find most helpful.

What Are Cookies?

When you load a webpage, the site can send a tiny file to your browser. That file is a cookie. It sits on your device and sends information back to the site on future visits.

There are two categories worth knowing about:

• Session cookies are temporary. They exist only while your browser is open and get deleted automatically when you close it. These handle things like keeping your session active as you move between pages.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them yourself. They handle longer-term tasks – remembering that you prefer a certain layout, for instance, or recognizing you as a returning visitor.

Cookies cannot read files on your device or install anything. They are plain text, nothing more.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Our site cannot function properly without these. They support core features like:

• Managing your browsing session
• Security protections
• Distributing traffic across servers (load balancing)

Because they are essential to basic site operation, strictly necessary cookies cannot be turned off. They do not store information used for advertising or marketing.

Analytics Cookies

We rely on Google Analytics to learn how people use DigInGuide. This tells us things like which houseplant care articles get the most traffic or how long someone spends reading a composting guide.

The cookies Google Analytics places on your device include:

The data collected is aggregated. We see trends across thousands of visits, not individual browsing histories.

Advertising Cookies

DigInGuide runs Google AdSense ads to keep our gardening content free for everyone. Advertising cookies allow ad networks to show you ads based on your interests and browsing patterns.

Here are the main advertising cookies you may encounter:

Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads based on your visit to diginguide.com and other websites across the internet. Other advertising partners within the Google AdSense network may set cookies on your device as well.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies store your preferences so the site works the way you expect. Examples include:

• Language or region settings
• Display preferences like font size
• Whether you’ve already closed a notification bar

They do not track your behavior on other sites.

Third-Party Cookies

Certain cookies on diginguide.com come from external services rather than from us directly:

• Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data. See Google’s cookie policy for details on how they handle that data.
• Google AdSense and its partner ad networks place cookies to deliver and measure advertisements. Multiple ad vendors within the Google ecosystem may be involved.

Social media platforms may also set cookies if we embed their content on our pages.

We have no control over third-party cookies. Each service manages its own cookies under its own policies, and we encourage you to review those policies if you want the full picture.

Cookie Consent

When you continue using diginguide.com, you consent to cookies being placed on your device as outlined on this page.

You are free to withdraw that consent at any time by changing your browser settings or clearing your cookies. Just be aware that some parts of the site may not function as expected if cookies are disabled.

How to Manage Cookies

Browser Settings

Every major browser gives you tools to view and control cookies. Here is where to look:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and delete cookies

If you block all cookies, expect some websites (including ours) to lose certain functionality. Your browser’s help documentation can walk you through the specifics.

Google Ad Personalization

To opt out of personalized ads served by Google and its partners, use any of these tools:

• Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: https://optout.aboutads.info

Opting out means you will still see ads, but they will not be tailored to your browsing history.

Google Analytics Opt-Out

Google provides a browser add-on that blocks Google Analytics data collection entirely. Install it from: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

It works with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera.

Do Not Track (DNT)

We recognize the “Do Not Track” signal that some browsers transmit. However, no industry-wide standard currently exists for how websites should handle DNT requests, so our ability to respond to this signal in a uniform way is limited for now.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

This policy may change over time as we adopt new technologies or respond to regulatory updates. Any revisions will appear on this page, and we will update the date at the top accordingly.

Checking back here from time to time is the best way to stay current on how we handle cookies.

Contact Us

Got questions about cookies on DigInGuide? Reach out through our contact page: https://diginguide.com/contact-us