Gardeners Forest Gate Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Forest Gate uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It is designed to help you understand what information we collect through cookies, why we collect it, and how you can manage your cookie preferences when using our services.

By continuing to use the Gardeners Forest Gate website after seeing a cookie notice, you agree that we can place cookies on your device as described in this policy. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the settings in your browser or device.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and how you interact with pages and features.

Some cookies are stored only for the duration of your visit, while others remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Cookies can be set directly by our website or by third parties providing services to us.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of the Gardeners Forest Gate website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and the correct display of content. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes and are not used to track your activity on other websites. Because they are necessary for the website to work, they are usually set automatically when you visit our pages.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners Forest Gate website. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay on the site, the type of device used, and any error messages that may appear.

We use this information in an aggregated and anonymous form to analyse trends, measure the effectiveness of our pages, and improve the overall usability and performance of the site. Analytics cookies support our performance monitoring by showing us which content is most helpful and where we can make improvements.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and messages that are more relevant to your interests. They may be set by Gardeners Forest Gate or by our marketing partners to help us measure the effectiveness of promotions and understand how users interact with our content.

These cookies can be used to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing behaviour on our website. They do not store information that directly identifies you, but they may uniquely identify your browser or device. If you disable marketing cookies, you may see less relevant content and offers.

How We Use Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Gardeners Forest Gate uses cookies to monitor and enhance the performance of our website. By collecting data on page load times, navigation paths, and interaction with features, we can identify technical issues, detect slow or broken pages, and optimise the experience for all visitors.

This performance monitoring helps us ensure that our website remains reliable, secure, and easy to use. It also guides decisions on future updates, new features, and improvements to the way information is presented.

Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject different categories of cookies, except for essential cookies that are necessary for the website to operate. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings where you can block, delete, or be notified about cookies before they are placed.

You can usually find cookie management options in the privacy or security section of your browser settings. Please note that if you disable certain cookies, some parts of the Gardeners Forest Gate website may not function correctly, and your experience may be affected.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any updates will take effect when the revised policy is published on our website. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how Gardeners Forest Gate uses cookies.