Cookies

1. What are cookies?

Think of a cookie like a small digital “tag” or a “sticky note” that a website places on your computer or phone. These tags help the website remember who you are and what you were doing. For example, a cookie helps our tools remember your zip code so you don’t have to type it in every single time you switch between the Hardiness Zone Finder and the Soil Profile Builder.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies to make sure our Application Suite works perfectly and to understand how people are using our research. We categorize our cookies into three main groups:
Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are the “Engine” of the site. They are required for the website to function. They handle things like security, bot protection (using Cloudflare Turnstile), and making sure your tool results stay visible as you navigate the page. You cannot turn these off because the site wouldn’t work without them.
Analytical Cookies: These help us do our “Field Research.” We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to see which articles are popular and which tools are being used the most. This data is anonymous and helps us decide which new features to build for the community.
Functional Cookies: These remember your personal settings. If you choose to “Accept” our privacy settings, a cookie remembers that choice so we don’t have to ask you every time you visit.

3. Your Choices and Controls

You are the researcher in charge of your own data. You have several ways to manage how cookies are used:

• MFY Privacy Settings: You can click the “Privacy Settings” link in our website footer at any time to change your mind and turn off analytical tracking.
• Browser Settings: Most web browsers (like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox) allow you to block or delete cookies in their settings menu.
• Google Opt-Out: You can install the “Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on” if you want to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites.

4. Data Sovereignty

We want to be very clear: My Fine Yard does not sell your cookie data to third parties. We only use these digital tags to make our horticultural tools better and to keep our research accurate for the DIY community.

5. Contact the Registry

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or how we protect your privacy, please feel free to reach out to us:
Email: contact@myfineyard.com
Subject: Cookie Inquiry