Gardeners Forestdale Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Forestdale uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It outlines 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, you acknowledge that cookies may be placed on your device as described in this policy.

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 different pages and features. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting or by third parties that provide services to the website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the core operation of our website and cannot be switched off through our website. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, certain services and features on the site would not function correctly. These cookies do not store information that directly identifies you, but they enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to restricted areas.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. This includes data such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on each page, and how they arrive at the site. We use this information in an aggregated form to understand overall usage patterns, identify areas that may need improvement, and measure the effectiveness of our content and layout. These cookies support our performance monitoring by helping us track website reliability, loading times, and user journeys so we can improve the overall experience.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to your interests. They may be set by us or by carefully selected third parties who provide advertising or social media services. These cookies can help create a profile of your interests based on your browsing behaviour and may be used to show you more tailored advertisements on our website or on other sites you visit. They may also assist in measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns by tracking interactions with adverts and promotional content.

Cookies and Performance Monitoring

We use a combination of essential and analytics cookies to monitor and improve the performance of our website. Data collected through these cookies helps us ensure that pages load efficiently, features work as intended, and any technical issues are identified promptly. By analysing anonymised or aggregated information, we can make informed decisions about changes to design, content, and navigation, aiming to provide a smoother and more reliable experience for visitors.

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 adjust cookie settings. You may choose to allow only essential cookies, or to enable analytics and marketing cookies according to your preferences. Please note that disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience and limit the functionality of some features.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, block, or restrict cookies from specific websites. The steps for managing cookies differ between browsers, so you may wish to consult the help section of your browser for detailed instructions. If you delete cookies or set your browser to block them, some parts of our website may not work as expected.

Retention and Changes to This Policy

Cookies are stored for varying lengths of time depending on their purpose. Some are session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, while others are persistent cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you remove them. We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page, and your continued use of the website following such changes will be taken as your acceptance of the revised policy.