Gardeners Bankside Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Bankside 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 choices you have in relation to their use. By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie notice, you agree to the placement of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your preferences.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to website owners about site performance and usage patterns.

Types of cookies we use

We use three main categories of cookies on the Gardeners Bankside website: essential cookies, analytics cookies, and marketing cookies. Each category serves a different purpose and helps us deliver and improve our services.

Essential cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain core features would not work properly. These cookies enable functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the site, and correct display of content. They may also be used to remember your cookie preferences so that we can respect your choices.

Because essential cookies are strictly required to operate the site, they are always active and cannot usually be disabled through our on-site tools. You can still block them via your browser settings, but doing so may cause parts of the website to become unusable or function incorrectly.

Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Gardeners Bankside website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how visitors move around the site, how long they stay on particular pages, and whether they encounter error messages. The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.

We use analytics cookies primarily for performance monitoring and to improve the relevance and usability of our content. For example, analytics data helps us identify which gardening resources are most helpful and where users may have difficulty finding information. This insight allows us to make data-driven improvements to layouts, navigation, and content so that the site works better for everyone.

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. These cookies may remember that you have visited our website and can be used to show you information about Gardeners Bankside on other platforms. They may also be used to build a profile of your interests based on how you use our website.

Marketing cookies can help us ensure that any advertising or promotional messages you see are more closely aligned with the gardening services and information that may interest you. If you disable marketing cookies, you may still see general promotional content, but it may be less tailored to your preferences.

Performance monitoring and site improvement

Performance monitoring is an important reason we use analytics cookies. By analysing aggregated data about page load times, navigation paths, and usage trends, we can identify technical issues and optimise the overall performance of the site. This includes improving response times, reducing errors, and ensuring that key pages are accessible and easy to use on different devices and browsers.

The performance data we gather through analytics cookies is used to enhance reliability and efficiency rather than to profile individual users. Our goal is to create a smooth, consistent, and useful online experience for visitors to Gardeners Bankside.

Your cookie choices and control

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. When you first visit the Gardeners Bankside website, you may be presented with a notice that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can typically choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your selections by category.

In addition to any on-site controls, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies and to set preferences for certain websites. Please note that blocking some types of cookies, particularly essential cookies, may affect your experience of the site and limit the functionality available to you.

You can also periodically clear cookies stored on your device if you no longer want them to remain. For guidance on how to manage cookies, refer to the help or settings section of your browser or device.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we operate the Gardeners Bankside website. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly so that you remain informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

Your continued use of the website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will signify your acceptance of the updated terms, to the extent permitted by applicable law.