Gardeners Cranham Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Cranham uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website after being presented with the cookie notice, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide website owners with information about how their sites are used. Cookies may be set directly by the site you are visiting or by third parties that provide services to that site.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on the Gardeners Cranham website. Each category serves a different purpose, ranging from ensuring the site works correctly to helping us understand how visitors use our pages.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, maintaining your session, and storing basic consent preferences. Without these cookies, parts of the site may not function properly. These cookies do not gather information for marketing purposes and are generally set in response to actions you take, such as filling in forms or adjusting privacy settings.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Gardeners Cranham website. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay on each page, and any errors encountered. The data is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors. We use this information to monitor website performance, identify popular content, and make improvements to navigation, layout, and functionality so that the site is more useful and efficient.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our promotional activities. These cookies may remember that you have visited our website and may be used to show you gardening related information or offers that could be of interest. They can also be used to limit how often you see a particular message and to help us understand how users respond to promotional material.

Cookies and Performance Monitoring

Cookies play an important role in monitoring and enhancing the performance of the Gardeners Cranham website. By using analytics cookies, we can track overall site speed, page loading times, and technical issues that might affect your browsing experience. This performance monitoring allows us to detect problems early, test improvements, and ensure that our services remain reliable and responsive. We also use aggregated cookie data to evaluate how design changes impact user journeys and to refine the content we provide.

User Control and Cookie Management

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. When you first visit our website, you may be presented with options to accept or manage non essential cookies such as analytics and marketing cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through these options because they are necessary for the site to function correctly.

You can also manage cookies at any time through the settings in your web browser. Most browsers allow you to view the cookies stored on your device, delete them, block certain types, or configure the browser to alert you when a site attempts to place a cookie. Please be aware that blocking some types of cookies, particularly essential cookies, may affect the availability and performance of certain features on our website.

Retention of Cookie Data

Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose. Some cookies are session based and expire when you close your browser, while others remain on your device for a longer period to remember your preferences and recognise returning visitors. We aim to keep retention periods aligned with the need for accurate performance monitoring and user convenience, and we periodically review the cookies we use.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any updates will be published on this page, and the revised policy will apply from the date it is posted. We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you remain informed about how Gardeners Cranham uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.