Cookie Policy

Gardeners Gipsy Hill Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Gipsy Hill uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings and other tools.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Some cookies are set directly by our website, while others may be set by third parties that provide services to us, such as analytics or marketing tools.

Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. We use both types for different purposes related to functionality, performance, and user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use three main categories of cookies on the Gardeners Gipsy Hill website: essential cookies, analytics cookies, and marketing cookies. Each category serves a different purpose and contributes to how the site functions and how we understand its performance.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, core features of the site would not work correctly. They enable functions such as page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and remembering basic preferences that are required for the site to operate.

These cookies do not collect information for marketing purposes and are not used to track your browsing activity on other websites. Because they are vital for providing the services you request, they cannot generally be disabled through our website and can only be managed using your browser settings.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners Gipsy Hill website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on each page, and any error messages users encounter. The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors.

We use analytics cookies to monitor website performance, identify areas where users may experience difficulties, and evaluate the effectiveness of our content. This performance monitoring enables us to make informed improvements to the site, ensuring it remains reliable, useful, and easy to navigate.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and messages that may be more relevant to your interests. They may be set through our site by third party partners that provide advertising or social media services. These cookies can help build a profile of your interests and show you tailored content on other websites or platforms.

Marketing cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites. While they help us share information about Gardeners Gipsy Hill more effectively, you can choose not to allow these cookies if you prefer a less personalised experience.

How We Use Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Performance monitoring is an important reason we use cookies, especially analytics cookies. By examining aggregated data about how visitors interact with our pages, we can identify technical issues, slow loading times, and content that may not be meeting user needs. This allows us to enhance site speed, accessibility, and reliability.

The insights gained from performance monitoring help us plan updates, refine navigation, and ensure that key information about our services is easy to find. We do not use performance data to make automated decisions about individuals, but rather to improve the overall quality and stability of our website.

User Control and Cookie Management

You have the right to control how cookies are used when you visit the Gardeners Gipsy Hill website. Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for a specific site or for all websites you visit. You can typically find these options in the privacy or security settings of your browser.

If you choose to block all cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly, and certain features may become unavailable. You can usually configure your browser to block non essential cookies while still allowing cookies that are strictly necessary for basic site functionality.

You can also clear cookies from your device at any time. Doing so may remove preferences previously set on our website, such as saved settings or remembered choices. By continuing to use our website after adjusting your cookie settings, you acknowledge that your preferences will apply to your future visits, subject to any changes you make in your browser.

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 changes will take effect when the revised policy is published on this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically so that you remain informed about how Gardeners Gipsy Hill uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.