Gardeners Colyers Website Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Colyers uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge the use of cookies 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 help websites function properly, enhance your browsing experience, and provide information to site owners about how the website is being used. Cookies can be session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the Gardeners Colyers website. Without these cookies, core features of the site would not function correctly. These cookies are typically set in response to actions you take, such as navigating between pages, submitting forms, or adjusting privacy settings.

Essential cookies enable functions such as secure access to certain areas, correct display of content, and maintenance of your session as you move around the site. Because they are required for the website to work, you cannot disable essential cookies through our on site tools, although you may be able to block them in your browser settings. Doing so may cause parts of the site to stop working properly.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the Gardeners Colyers website. This includes data such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on each page, and whether visitors encounter errors. The information gathered is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users.

We use analytics cookies to understand how our website is performing and to identify areas for improvement. These cookies support performance monitoring by allowing us to measure traffic levels, user flows, and overall engagement. The insights we gain help us refine the structure, content, and functionality of the site so that it better meets the needs of our 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 Colyers or by carefully selected third party partners. These cookies can help build a profile of your interests based on your interactions with our website and similar sites.

Marketing cookies enable us to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and tailor messages so that they are more useful and timely. They may also limit the number of times you see a particular promotion and help us understand whether you have taken action after viewing a message.

Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Cookies play a key role in monitoring the performance of the Gardeners Colyers website. Through analytics and related technologies, we can track loading times, detect technical issues, and understand how different features are used. This information allows us to optimise the site for speed, reliability, and usability.

Performance monitoring helps ensure that pages load smoothly, navigation is intuitive, and content displays correctly on a range of devices and browsers. By evaluating trends over time, we can plan improvements, update features, and maintain a consistent, high quality experience for visitors.

Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have control over how cookies are used when you visit the Gardeners Colyers website. Many browsers allow you to manage cookie settings, including blocking certain types of cookies, deleting existing cookies, or configuring notifications when cookies are being set.

If you choose to disable or block certain cookies, some features of the website may not function as intended. Essential cookies are required for basic site operation, so restricting these may significantly affect your experience. However, you can choose to limit analytics and marketing cookies if you prefer not to have your usage information collected for performance analysis or personalised content.

You can usually find cookie management options in the settings or preferences section of your browser. For more detailed instructions, consult the help section of your chosen browser. You may also periodically clear cookies stored on your device if you wish to remove previously stored data.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how Gardeners Colyers uses cookies. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will take effect when it is published. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and how they impact your experience on our website.