Gardeners Farringdon Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Farringdon 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 browse our website after seeing the cookie notice, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you change your browser settings or adjust your consent preferences.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the site. Some cookies are necessary for the site to function properly, while others support performance monitoring, analytics, and marketing.

Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Cookies may be set directly by us, known as first party cookies, or by third parties providing services on our website, known as third party cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the website to operate correctly. They enable core functions such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, and maintaining your cookie preferences. Without these cookies, some parts of the site would not work as intended. These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes and are generally set in response to actions you take, such as requesting a page or choosing privacy settings.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how long users stay on each page, and any error messages encountered. The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify you. We use analytics cookies to monitor website performance, improve navigation, and ensure that our content is relevant and easy to find. This performance monitoring allows us to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of changes we make, and enhance the overall user experience.

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. They may be set by third party partners who help us tailor information about our services or offers based on how you interact with our website. These cookies can track your browsing activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests. If you disable marketing cookies, you may still see general content and promotions, but they may be less tailored to your preferences.

How We Use Cookies for Performance Monitoring

We use analytics and similar performance related cookies to monitor how well our website is performing. This includes tracking page load times, device types used to access the site, and user journeys through our pages. The data we collect helps us identify technical issues, optimise page layouts, and streamline the steps needed to find key information or services.

Performance monitoring through cookies also helps us test new features and understand whether changes improve or reduce usability. By analysing this information, we can make informed decisions about updates that keep the website fast, reliable, and user friendly.

Your Cookie Choices and Controls

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non essential cookies. When you first visit our website, you may be presented with options to manage your cookie preferences. You can usually choose to accept all cookies, accept only essential cookies, or customise your selections for analytics and marketing cookies.

In addition, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies, alert you when cookies are being set, or restrict cookies to certain sites. If you choose to block essential cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly, and your user experience may be affected.

You can also clear cookies that have already been placed on your device through your browser settings. Doing this may remove preferences previously saved on our website, such as language choices or consent settings.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we operate our website. Any updates will take effect when the revised policy is published on this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and your choices.