Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 September 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how H. E. Group Ltd, trading as International Plant Sales, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
We use cookies to help our website function correctly, understand how visitors use our website, improve website performance and, where applicable, support our marketing activities.
1. About International Plant Sales
International Plant Sales is a trading name of H. E. Group Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales.
Registered Company Name: H. E. Group Ltd
Trading Name: International Plant Sales
Company Registration No.: 02079614
VAT No.: GB 724 7446 25
Registered Business Address:
Whitewall Centre
Whitewall Road
Strood
Rochester
Kent
ME2 4DZ
Email: marketing@ipsplant.com
Telephone: +44 (0)1634 779123
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies allow websites to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit. They can be used for essential website functionality, to remember preferences, analyse website traffic and, where applicable, support marketing and advertising activities.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.
First-party cookies, which are placed by the website you are visiting.
Third-party cookies, which are placed by external services used by the website.
3. Cookies used on our website
The cookies used on the International Plant Sales website may change from time to time as we add, remove or update website functionality and third-party services.
We use WPConsent to help manage cookie consent and provide information about cookies used on our website.
Our current cookie information is displayed below:
Essential
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
Comments
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| comment_author | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_email | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_url | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
Statistics
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| _gac_ | Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. | 90 days |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmt | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests | 10 minutes |
| __utmb | Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 30 minutes after last activity |
| __utmc | Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. | End of session (browser) |
| __utmz | Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server | 6 months after last activity |
| __utmv | Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmx | Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. | 18 months |
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gali | Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked | 30 seconds |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gid | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | 1 minute |
Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.
Google Maps
Google Maps is a web mapping service providing satellite imagery, real-time navigation, and location-based information.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| OGPC | These cookies are used by Google to store user preferences and information while viewing Google mapped pages. | 1 month |
| OGP | This cookie is used by Google to activate and track the Google Maps functionality. | 2 months |
This information may include details about the cookies detected or managed through our cookie consent system, including their purpose, provider and duration where this information is available.
4. Types of cookies
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They may be used for essential functions such as website security, navigation, page functionality and remembering your cookie consent preferences.
Where permitted by applicable law, these cookies may be used without consent because they are necessary for the operation of the website.
Preference cookies
Preference cookies allow our website to remember information and choices you make. This can help provide a more consistent experience when you return to our website.
Analytics cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They may provide information about which pages are visited, how visitors navigate around the website and how the website performs.
Where required by applicable law, we will request your consent before placing analytics cookies on your device.
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to understand the effectiveness of our marketing activities, measure interactions with our website or provide more relevant advertising and marketing content.
These cookies may be provided by third-party services.
Where consent is required, marketing cookies will only be placed on your device after you have provided the appropriate consent.
5. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner or consent preference centre.
You can use this to manage your preferences and accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on our website.
Please be aware that restricting or disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
6. Managing cookies through your browser
You can also manage cookies through your internet browser.
Most modern browsers allow you to:
View cookies stored on your device.
Delete existing cookies.
Block cookies from specific websites.
Block third-party cookies.
Block all cookies.
Receive a warning before cookies are placed on your device.
The process for managing cookies varies between browsers. Please refer to your browser’s help or settings menu for further information.
7. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be placed on your device by third-party services that we use on our website.
These services may include website analytics, security, functionality, embedded content, advertising or marketing services.
Third-party providers may process information collected through their cookies in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms.
Where required by law, we will seek your consent before allowing non-essential third-party cookies to be placed on your device.
8. Cookies and personal data
Some cookies and similar technologies may collect information that constitutes personal data under applicable UK data protection legislation.
Where personal data is collected through cookies, we will process it in accordance with applicable data protection legislation and our Privacy Policy.
Our use of non-essential cookies will be based on consent where consent is required by law.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to:
The cookies and technologies used on our website.
Our website and services.
Third-party services.
Applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
The Last updated date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently reviewed.
We recommend checking this page periodically for the latest information.
10. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us.
International Plant Sales
A trading name of H. E. Group Ltd
Registered Business Address:
Whitewall Centre
Whitewall Road
Strood
Rochester
Kent
ME2 4DZ
Company Registration No.: 02079614
VAT No.: GB 724 7446 25
Email: marketing@ipsplant.com
Telephone: +44 (0)1634 779123
© 2026 H. E. Group Ltd. All rights reserved. Registered in England and Wales. International Plant Sales is a trading name of H. E. Group Ltd.