Gardeners South Hackney Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners South Hackney uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and the options available to you for managing your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our website after being presented with a cookie notice, you agree that cookies may be placed on your device in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time through your browser settings.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They enable the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies can improve your browsing experience and help us understand how visitors use our website.

Some cookies are set directly by our website, while others may be set by third parties acting on our behalf to support website performance, analytics, or marketing activities.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our website. Without these cookies, certain core features cannot function properly. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as navigating between pages, using forms, or accessing secure areas of the site.

These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes and are not used to track your activity on other websites. As they are required for the functioning of the site, they cannot generally be disabled via our systems, although you can block them in your browser settings, which may impact site performance.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners South Hackney website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how visitors move around the site, and whether users encounter error messages. The information is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.

We use analytics cookies to monitor website performance, improve content, and enhance usability. For example, we may analyse visitor numbers, time spent on pages, and navigation paths to identify which areas of the site need improvement or additional information.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and promotions that are more relevant to your interests. They may be set through our site by third party partners who help us manage online advertising or measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

These cookies can remember that you have visited our website and may be used to show you tailored adverts on other websites. They may also help to limit how often you see a particular advert and assess overall campaign performance.

Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

An important reason we use cookies, particularly analytics cookies, is to monitor and improve the performance of the Gardeners South Hackney website. Performance monitoring allows us to ensure that pages load quickly, features work as intended, and content is relevant and helpful.

Through performance monitoring, we can identify technical issues, measure response times, and track how different devices or browsers interact with our site. This information helps us maintain a stable and reliable online presence, support continuous improvement, and provide a better experience for both new and returning visitors.

User Control and Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, some parts of the Gardeners South Hackney website may not function correctly and your user experience may be affected. However, you will still be able to access basic information on the site.

You can usually find cookie management options in the privacy, security, or settings sections of your browser. You may also be able to delete existing cookies stored on your device at any time.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or the way we use cookies. Any updates will be posted on this page with an amended revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.