Gardeners Canonbury Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Canonbury uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the purpose they serve, and the choices you have to manage or disable them. By continuing to use our website, you consent 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 recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Some cookies are necessary for the site to function, while others support performance monitoring, analytics, and marketing activities.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on the Gardeners Canonbury website. Each category serves a different purpose and may operate for a different length of time.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. Without these cookies, the site may not function correctly. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas, form submissions, and preference saving. These cookies do not gather information for marketing purposes and are generally set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, selecting cookie settings, or filling out a form.

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 a page, which features are used, and whether visitors encounter error messages. This information is usually aggregated and does not directly identify you.

We use analytics cookies for performance monitoring so that we can measure and improve the effectiveness of our website. By analysing trends and usage patterns, we can refine our content, navigation, and functionality to provide a more useful and efficient experience for visitors.

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 parties that provide advertising or social media services. These cookies can help build a profile of your interests based on the pages you visit and the actions you take on the site.

Marketing cookies may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns. If you disable these cookies, you may still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Performance monitoring is an important part of maintaining and improving the Gardeners Canonbury website. Through analytics and related cookies, we are able to measure site speed, identify technical issues, and understand which content is most helpful to visitors.

This monitoring information allows us to optimise page load times, ensure that forms and interactive tools work properly, and enhance the overall reliability of the site. The data is typically aggregated, helping us make informed decisions about design, structure, and future improvements without directly identifying individual visitors.

User Control and Cookie Management

You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject certain types of cookies. When you first visit the Gardeners Canonbury website, you may be presented with options to manage your cookie preferences. You can usually accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your choices by category.

In addition to on-site controls, most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when cookies are being set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website and some services may not work as intended.

If you delete cookies or change your browser settings, your preferences may need to be updated again the next time you visit our site.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

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