Cookie Policy

Gardeners Harlington Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Harlington uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. It describes the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website after seeing our cookie notice, you agree 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 parts of the site. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function, while others support performance monitoring, analytics, and marketing activities.

Types of Cookies We Use

Gardeners Harlington uses several categories of cookies to support the smooth running and improvement of our website.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas of the site, and the correct display of content. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes and are generally set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners Harlington website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on each page, and whether any error messages are encountered. The data is usually aggregated and does not directly identify individual users. We use this information to monitor website performance, identify areas that may need improvement, and ensure that our content is relevant and easy to find.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and information that may be more relevant to your interests. They can be used to understand what services or content you have viewed on our website and, in some cases, may help us measure the results of marketing campaigns. These cookies may remember that you have visited our site and share this information with partners that support our marketing and promotional activities. They can also be used to limit how often you see a particular message.

Performance Monitoring and Website Improvement

One of the main purposes of using analytics and some marketing cookies is to support performance monitoring of the Gardeners Harlington website. By analysing how visitors access and move through the site, we can identify technical issues, measure loading times, and see which pages are most helpful. This allows us to improve usability, optimise content, and ensure that the website functions efficiently across different devices and browsers. Performance monitoring is carried out using aggregated data and is focused on how the site performs rather than on individual users.

User Control and Cookie Management

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. When you first visit the Gardeners Harlington website, you may be presented with options to accept or manage non-essential cookies such as analytics and marketing cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings, where you can block or delete cookies. However, if you disable essential cookies, parts of our website may not function correctly, and your experience may be affected.

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings, including viewing which cookies are stored, deleting them, or blocking cookies from specific websites. To find out how to adjust these settings, refer to the help section of your browser. Please note that if you choose to block some types of cookies, we may not be able to provide you with certain features or personalised content.

Changes 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 with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly so that you remain informed about how Gardeners Harlington uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.