Gardeners Goddington Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Goddington 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 you have to control cookie usage in your browser settings. By continuing to use our website after seeing our cookie notice, you agree to the placement of cookies on your device as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and help us understand how visitors use our pages. Some cookies are necessary for the site to function correctly, while others support performance monitoring, analytics, and marketing activities.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the Gardeners Goddington website. Without these cookies, core features and services you request cannot be provided. These cookies typically:

Enable page navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Remember items or actions during a browsing session so that the site works as expected. Support security features and help us detect and prevent misuse or fraudulent activity. Because they are strictly necessary, essential cookies cannot be switched off via our website. You can still block them using your browser, but doing so may cause parts of the site to stop working properly.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Gardeners Goddington website. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how long users spend on each page, and which features are used most frequently. We use this information in aggregate form to:

Monitor site performance and identify technical issues. Improve page layout, navigation, and content so the site is easier to use. Measure the effectiveness of new features and updates over time. These cookies are important for performance monitoring, as they show us how well our website is functioning and where we can make improvements. Analytics cookies do not directly identify you, but they may use identifiers that help us distinguish between new and returning visitors.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and promotions that are more relevant to your interests. They may be set by Gardeners Goddington or by carefully selected third parties that provide marketing services on our behalf. Marketing cookies can:

Help us understand which services or content you have viewed so we can tailor future messages. Limit the number of times you see the same advert or promotion. Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and refine them over time. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites and build a profile of your interests. If you choose to disable marketing cookies, you will still see general content, but it may be less relevant to your preferences.

How We Use Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Performance monitoring is a key reason we use cookies on the Gardeners Goddington website. By analysing anonymised data collected through analytics and related technologies, we can:

Monitor how quickly pages load and identify issues affecting speed or reliability. Detect errors or broken features that interfere with your browsing experience. Review which content is most useful to visitors and prioritise improvements. This continuous monitoring helps us keep the website stable, secure, and user friendly, ensuring that gardeners and visitors can find the information they need efficiently.

Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to:

View which cookies are stored and delete them individually or in bulk. Block all cookies or only third party cookies. Receive a warning before cookies are placed so you can decide whether to accept them. If you change your browser settings to block all cookies, certain essential features of the Gardeners Goddington website may not function correctly, and some pages may not display as intended. Adjusting cookie settings usually affects only the browser and device on which the changes are made, so you may need to update settings on each device you use.

Retention of Cookies

Some cookies, known as session cookies, are stored only for the duration of your visit and are deleted when you close your browser. Others, known as persistent cookies, remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We aim to use cookies for no longer than is necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including performance monitoring, analytics, and marketing.

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 updated version will be published on the Gardeners Goddington website and will take effect as soon as it is made available. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.