Gardeners Coombe Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Coombe uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and the options you have to control their use. By continuing to use our website after seeing our cookie notice, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your preferences.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with the site. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting, known as first party cookies, or by other organisations that provide services through that site, known as third party cookies.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on the Gardeners Coombe website. Some are essential for the site to function, while others help us improve performance and tailor our content and marketing.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. They enable you to navigate pages, use key features, and access secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided. For example, essential cookies may be used to remember your cookie consent choices, maintain your session as you navigate the site, or ensure the security of forms and account related areas.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the website, you cannot disable them through our on site tools. You may still block them in your browser settings, but this may cause some parts of the site to stop working properly.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the Gardeners Coombe website. They help us understand which pages are visited most often, how long users stay on the site, and how they navigate between pages. This information is aggregated and does not directly identify you.

We use analytics cookies to monitor website performance, identify technical issues, and improve the design and content of our pages. For example, analytics data may reveal that a particular page is slow to load or difficult to find, allowing us to make targeted improvements. These cookies are important for performance monitoring because they show us which parts of the site are working well and where we need to make adjustments.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and advertisements that are more relevant to your interests. They may be set through our site by third party partners who help us measure the effectiveness of our campaigns or display tailored content on other websites.

These cookies can be used to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing behaviour on our site and other sites you visit. While they do not store information that directly identifies you, they work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you may still see advertising, but it will be less relevant to your interests.

Performance Monitoring and Improvement

One of the key reasons we use cookies, especially analytics cookies, is to monitor the performance of the Gardeners Coombe website. Cookies allow us to collect data such as page load times, interaction rates, error messages, and general usage patterns. We analyse this data to ensure that our site remains reliable, secure, and user friendly.

By understanding how visitors interact with our content and features, we can make informed decisions about updates and enhancements. This ongoing performance monitoring helps us provide a smoother and more efficient experience for all users.

Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have several options for managing cookies on your device. When you first visit the Gardeners Coombe website, you may be presented with a cookie notice that allows you to accept or manage non essential cookies such as analytics and marketing cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time by changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, including blocking all cookies, blocking cookies from specific sites, or deleting existing cookies. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some features of the Gardeners Coombe website may not function correctly or may become unavailable.

By using our website with cookies enabled, you help us improve our services, monitor performance, and provide you with a better online experience at Gardeners Coombe.