Gardeners Aldborough Hatch Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Aldborough Hatch uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie notice, you consent to 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 allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with different pages and features. Some cookies are set directly by our website, while others may be set by third parties that provide services to us, such as analytics and marketing tools.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use a combination of essential, analytics and marketing cookies to operate and improve our website. Each type of cookie serves a different purpose and may remain on your device for varying periods, from temporary session cookies that expire when you close your browser to persistent cookies that remain for a defined duration.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the Gardeners Aldborough Hatch website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and correct display of content. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly and some services you request cannot be provided. Because they are strictly necessary, essential cookies cannot usually be disabled through our site, although you can still control them via your browser settings.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners Aldborough Hatch website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on a page, and whether they encounter error messages. This information is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors. We use analytics cookies to monitor website performance, improve page loading times, and refine navigation so that users can find information more easily. These insights allow us to enhance the overall user experience and ensure the site continues to function efficiently.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content that may be more relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of any promotional activity related to Gardeners Aldborough Hatch. They may help limit the number of times you see a particular message and allow us to understand whether our information is reaching the right audiences. These cookies can also support the creation of anonymised audience segments so that communication is more tailored and useful for visitors.

Cookies for Performance Monitoring

A key reason we use cookies, particularly analytics cookies, is to monitor the performance of the Gardeners Aldborough Hatch website. Performance monitoring involves tracking factors such as page response times, website availability, navigation flows, and user interactions with key features. By analysing this data, we can quickly identify technical issues, optimise images and scripts, and streamline the layout of pages. This helps to maintain a stable, responsive website and ensures that visitors can access gardening information and services with minimal disruption.

User Control and Managing Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies, as well as to set preferences for how cookies are handled in the future. You can usually find these options in the privacy or security settings of your browser. If you choose to disable certain cookies, especially essential or functional cookies, some parts of the Gardeners Aldborough Hatch website may not work as intended or may become unavailable.

You can also manage your preferences by adjusting non essential cookie options where such controls are provided on our site. Changes you make to cookie settings may affect your browsing experience, but you can update these preferences at any time if you change your mind.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

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