Cookie Policy

Gardeners Keston Cookie Policy Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Keston uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, 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 the cookie notice, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you adjust your browser settings to refuse them.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to enhance browsing experience, and to provide information to the site owners. 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.

Types of Cookies We Use

Gardeners Keston uses several categories of cookies to operate and improve our website. These include essential cookies, analytics cookies, and marketing cookies. Each category serves a different purpose and helps us provide a reliable and user-friendly online experience.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. Without these cookies, services you have requested, such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas or saving basic preferences, cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes and are not used to track your browsing history. Because they are required for the website to function correctly, you cannot disable essential cookies through our site, although you may block them through your browser. However, doing so may affect how the site works.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how long users stay on each page, what links are clicked, and whether any errors occur. This information is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We use analytics cookies to monitor website performance, identify areas that may need improvement, and enhance the overall user experience. By analysing how our site is used, we can ensure that it remains relevant, easy to navigate, and effective for our visitors.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and messages that are more relevant to your interests. They may be set by Gardeners Keston or by third-party partners that provide services to support our marketing activities. These cookies can help us understand the effectiveness of our promotions and may be used to build a profile of your interests based on your visits to our website. Information gathered by marketing cookies may be combined with other non-identifying data to tailor advertising or content you see on other platforms. If you choose to disable marketing cookies, you may still see general advertising, but it is likely to be less relevant to your interests.

Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

One of the main reasons we use cookies is to monitor and improve the performance of the Gardeners Keston website. Cookies enable us to track technical performance, such as loading times, page response speeds, and error rates. By analysing this information, we can identify technical issues, optimise features, and ensure our services remain reliable and efficient. Performance monitoring also helps us understand which content is most useful, which features are most frequently used, and how visitors move through the site. This allows us to make informed decisions about updates, improvements, and new services that benefit our visitors.

User Control and Managing Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. Depending on your browser, you can choose to accept or reject all cookies, accept only certain types, or receive a notification each time a cookie is set. You can also delete cookies that have already been stored on your device. Please note that disabling or removing certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Gardeners Keston website and may limit your ability to use some features.

To manage cookies, refer to the help or settings section of your browser for guidance on adjusting cookie preferences, clearing your browsing data, or enabling private browsing modes. Your chosen settings will apply to all websites you visit through that browser, not only to Gardeners Keston. If you use multiple devices or browsers, you will need to set your cookie preferences separately for each one.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. 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 Keston uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.