Cookie Policy

Gardeners St Giles Cookie Policy Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners St Giles 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 available to you to manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the placement of cookies on your device in accordance with this policy, unless you adjust your browser or on site settings to refuse them.

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 improve your browsing experience. Some cookies are necessary for the site to function correctly, while others support performance monitoring, analytics, and marketing activities.

Types of Cookies We Use

Gardeners St Giles uses several types of cookies to provide and improve our online services. These include essential cookies, analytics cookies, and marketing cookies.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. Without these cookies, key website features would not function properly. They enable functions such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, and maintaining your session. These cookies do not gather information for marketing purposes and are generally set in response to actions taken by you, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how much time is spent on each page, and any error messages that may occur. The data gathered is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users. Gardeners St Giles uses this information to monitor website performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure that our content is useful and relevant.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and promotions that are more relevant to your interests. They may be set by us or by third party partners who provide marketing or advertising services. These cookies can remember that you have visited our website and may be used to build a profile of your browsing behaviour. The information collected can be used to show you more tailored content on our website or on other websites you visit.

Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

One of the key reasons Gardeners St Giles uses cookies is to monitor the performance and reliability of our website. Performance monitoring cookies allow us to measure loading times, page responsiveness, and general usage patterns. By analysing this information, we can identify technical issues, optimise page layouts, and improve the overall user experience. This ensures that our website is efficient, accessible, and responsive for all visitors.

The insights gathered through performance and analytics cookies also help us understand trends in visitor behaviour, such as popular content, frequently used navigation paths, and recurring technical difficulties. These findings guide updates to our website design, structure, and features, allowing us to maintain a high quality online presence.

User Control and Cookie Management

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most internet browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. You may choose to block all cookies, only accept certain types, or receive notifications when a website attempts to place a cookie on your device.

Please note that if you disable essential cookies, some features of the Gardeners St Giles website may not function correctly and your ability to use certain services may be limited. Disabling analytics or marketing cookies will not affect the core operation of the site, but it may reduce the relevance of content and limit our ability to improve performance based on usage data.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

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