Cookie Policy

Gardeners Blackfriars Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Blackfriars uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, which types 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 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 device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and help provide a more consistent and efficient browsing experience. Some cookies are essential to the functioning of the site, while others support analytics, performance monitoring, and marketing activities.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on the Gardeners Blackfriars website. These cookies may be set directly by us or by selected third parties providing services on our behalf.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our website. Without these cookies, parts of the site may not work properly. They enable core functions such as page navigation, secure areas of the site, and the correct display of content. These cookies do not gather information for marketing purposes and are generally only set in response to actions you take, such as requesting a page or adjusting privacy settings.

Because essential cookies are critical to providing the services you request, they cannot usually be disabled through our internal cookie controls. You may still be able to block them in your browser settings, but this could affect the functionality and stability of the site.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners Blackfriars website. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how long users stay on each page, which features are used, and whether visitors encounter errors. This data is usually aggregated and does not directly identify you.

We use analytics cookies to monitor website performance, identify areas for improvement, and make sure the site remains reliable and efficient. For example, analytics data may show that a particular page loads slowly or that users are leaving the site from a certain step in a process, allowing us to review and enhance the experience.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our promotional activities. They may be set by our marketing partners to build a profile of your interests based on pages you visit and actions you take on our site.

These cookies can help ensure that future advertising or promotional messages you see are more aligned with your preferences, for example by highlighting particular gardening services or seasonal offers that may be more relevant to you. If you choose to disable marketing cookies, you may still see advertising, but it will be less tailored to your interests.

Use of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Gardeners Blackfriars uses cookies as part of a wider approach to monitoring and improving website performance. Performance monitoring involves measuring how quickly pages load, how reliably the site functions, and how users interact with features and content. Analytics and performance related cookies enable us to identify patterns, diagnose technical issues, and make data driven improvements.

By analysing information collected through these cookies, we can refine navigation paths, simplify forms, optimise images, and ensure our content remains accessible and responsive. This helps us maintain a high quality online experience for new and returning visitors.

User Control and Cookie Management

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. When you first visit the Gardeners Blackfriars website, you may be presented with a notice explaining that we use cookies and offering you options to manage your preferences. Where available, you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non essential cookies, or customise your selections by category.

Most web browsers also allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically configure your browser to block all cookies, block cookies from specific sites, delete existing cookies, or notify you before a cookie is stored. The steps vary between browsers, so you should refer to the help section or settings menu of your chosen browser for detailed instructions.

Please note that disabling certain types of cookies, especially essential or functional cookies, may affect the usability of the Gardeners Blackfriars website and limit access to some features or content.

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 operate our website. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you remain informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

Further Information

If you would like more information about how Gardeners Blackfriars uses personal data in connection with cookies and other technologies, you can review our broader privacy information available on our website. Continued use of our site will be taken as your acknowledgment of the most recent version of this Cookie Policy.