Gardeners Southgate Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Southgate uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to use our site after seeing our cookie notice, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you change your browser settings to refuse them.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device, remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the site. Cookies may be set by Gardeners Southgate or by third parties that provide services to us, such as analytics or marketing partners.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, navigating pages or filling in forms. Without these cookies, some features of the site may not function correctly, and we may be unable to provide certain services you request.

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 visitors stay on a page, which features are used and any error messages encountered. This information is aggregated and does not directly identify you. We use it to analyse trends, improve navigation and content, and ensure that our website remains relevant and useful to 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 Southgate or by our advertising partners. These cookies can help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns by tracking visits and actions taken on the site after viewing or clicking on an advert. They may also be used to build a profile of your interests so we can show you more relevant promotions on our site or on other websites you visit.

Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

We use cookies specifically to monitor and enhance the performance of the Gardeners Southgate website. Performance monitoring via cookies allows us to measure page load times, identify navigation issues, and understand how different devices and browsers access our content. By analysing this data, we can detect technical problems, optimise images and code, and refine our layout to ensure a smoother user experience.

Performance monitoring cookies also support our efforts to maintain website security and reliability. They can help us identify unusual patterns of use, such as repeated failed requests, which may indicate technical faults or potential misuse. This ongoing monitoring enables us to keep the website stable, responsive and secure for all visitors.

User Control and Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser settings to refuse some or all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device. If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our site may not work as intended and your overall experience may be affected.

To manage cookies, check the help or settings section of your browser for information about how to control or delete cookies. You can typically disable cookies for all sites or for specific domains, delete existing cookies or set your browser to prompt you before cookies are stored. Because each browser is different, the exact method for managing cookies may vary.

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 services. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you remain informed about how Gardeners Southgate uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.