Gardeners Berrylands Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Berrylands uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to browse and use our website, you agree that we can store and access cookies on your device as described in this policy, subject to your choices and browser settings.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function, while others are used to understand how visitors use the site or to deliver tailored content.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. These may be session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain for a set period or until you delete them.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. Without these cookies, certain services and features you request cannot be provided. They enable core functionality such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, and maintaining your session as you move around the site.

These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing or for tracking your activity on other websites. Because they are strictly necessary, they are usually set automatically when you visit our website or perform actions such as submitting a form.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how long users stay on a page, the type of device or browser used, and any error messages received. The data collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors.

We use this information to monitor website performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the site remains reliable and easy to use. Analytics cookies support our ongoing efforts to enhance page load times, navigation, and overall user experience.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and messages that are more relevant to your interests. They may be set by us or by third parties that provide marketing or advertising services on our behalf. These cookies can help measure the effectiveness of campaigns and limit the number of times you see the same advert.

Marketing cookies may track your visits to our website and other sites, building a profile of your interests to provide personalised content. If you choose not to allow these cookies, you will still see content, but it may be less tailored to you.

Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Performance monitoring is a key reason we use analytics and certain functional cookies. By analysing how the website performs across different devices, browsers, and connection speeds, we can identify technical issues and make improvements.

Performance monitoring cookies help us understand how quickly pages load, whether any features fail to operate, and how visitors move through the site. This enables us to optimise image sizes, code, and page structure so the website remains stable, responsive, and efficient for all users.

Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can choose to block all cookies, accept only certain types, or receive a notification before a cookie is stored. Please note that disabling some cookies, particularly essential cookies, may affect the functionality and performance of our website.

You can usually find cookie management options in the privacy or security sections of your browser settings. You may also delete cookies that have already been stored on your device. If you delete or block certain cookies, parts of our website may not work as intended, and your preferences may not be saved.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our website practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated version will apply from the date it is published. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy will be taken as your acceptance of those changes, subject to your cookie preferences and browser settings.