Gardeners Hadley Wood Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Hadley Wood uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and how you can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie notice, you agree that cookies may be placed on your device as described in this policy. If you choose to disable certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or pages viewed. Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

We use cookies both set directly by our website and by trusted third parties that provide services to us, such as analytics and marketing tools.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the Gardeners Hadley Wood website. Without these cookies, the site would not function properly and you would be unable to use key features. These cookies do not gather information that can be used for marketing or to remember where you have been on the internet.

Examples of what essential cookies support include allowing pages to load correctly, enabling navigation between pages, and maintaining security and session management while you browse. Because these cookies are required for the site to operate, they cannot be switched off through our systems, though you may still block them in your browser settings. Doing so may impact the performance and availability of the site.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners Hadley Wood website. They collect information in an anonymised or aggregated form about how users arrive at the site, which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on each page, and how they interact with content.

The purpose of using analytics cookies is performance monitoring and improvement. By analysing this data, we can identify technical issues, measure the effectiveness of content, and make informed decisions about updates and enhancements. These cookies support a better, more reliable experience for all visitors over time.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and messages that are more relevant to your interests. They may be set by us or by third party partners that provide advertising or social media services. These cookies can help build a profile of your interests based on how you use our website and other sites.

Marketing cookies may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They also allow us to understand how users respond to promotions or content related to Gardeners Hadley Wood. If you disable these cookies, you will still see advertising, but it may be less tailored to your interests.

How We Use Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Performance monitoring is an important part of maintaining and improving the Gardeners Hadley Wood website. We use analytics and related cookies to track website performance, such as page load times, responsiveness, error rates, and overall stability.

This performance data helps us identify technical problems, ensure the website works on a range of devices and browsers, and plan improvements to the structure and content. By monitoring performance with cookies, we can create a smoother experience, reduce disruptions, and optimise the way information is presented.

User Control and Managing Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser settings to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when new cookies are being placed on your device.

To manage cookies, check the help or settings section of your browser. There you can find options to block certain types of cookies or delete cookies that have already been stored. Please note that if you disable essential cookies, some functionality of the Gardeners Hadley Wood website may be reduced or unavailable.

You can also adjust settings related to analytics and marketing cookies in some browsers or via tools built into your device. Changes you make will apply only to the browser and device you are using at the time, so you may need to update settings on each device or browser you use to access our website.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, legal requirements, or the way our website operates. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how Gardeners Hadley Wood uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.