This page explains how the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh uses cookies and similar technologies.
It also includes a live, automatically updated list of all cookies currently in use on our website, provided by our consent tool, Cookiebot.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function, remember your preferences, and understand how people use our pages. Some cookies are essential; others are optional and only used if you choose to allow them.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to support the operation and improvement of our website, including:
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ensuring pages and online services work correctly
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understanding how visitors use our site
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supporting services such as ticketing, membership, and donations
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measuring the performance of our communications and campaigns
We do not use cookies to identify you directly unless you choose to provide personal information through forms or services on our site.
Managing your cookie preferences
You can review or change your cookie choices at any time using the floating cookie‑settings icon that appears on our website. This opens our consent tool, where you can enable or disable non‑essential cookies.
Your preferences are stored for 12 months, unless you clear your browser cookies or visit our site from a different device or browser. If you delete your cookies, you’ll be asked to make your choices again the next time you visit.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Each browser provides its own guidance on how to view, block or delete cookies.
Third‑party cookies and embedded content
Some pages include content from third‑party providers (for example, embedded videos, online forms, or payment services). These services may set their own cookies. If you decline certain categories of cookies, some embedded content may not display until you update your preferences.
Cookie declaration
The table below is automatically generated and updated by our cookie consent tool. It lists every cookie currently in use on our website, including its purpose, provider, category, and expiry period.
This section updates automatically whenever cookies on our site change.