Cookie Policy

Gardeners New Malden Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners New Malden 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 control or manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you adjust your browser settings to manage or disable them.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember certain information about your visit, and support key functions such as navigation, security, and performance monitoring. Cookies may be set directly by our website or by third parties acting on our behalf for analytics or marketing purposes.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on the Gardeners New Malden website. These cookies serve different purposes and remain on your device for varying lengths of time, from the duration of your browsing session to longer periods where we need to remember your preferences or understand site performance over time.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and correct display of content. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. These cookies do not gather information for marketing purposes or track your browsing activity beyond our site. Because they are required for the website to work, they are generally set automatically when you visit our pages.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners New Malden website. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay on each page, and any technical issues encountered. This information is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users. We use this data to monitor website performance, identify popular content, and make improvements to navigation and layout. By analysing trends and usage patterns, we can ensure that the website remains reliable, efficient, and relevant to our visitors.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and information that may be more relevant to your interests. They can help us understand the effectiveness of any promotional activity and may be used to tailor messages or offers that relate to the services of Gardeners New Malden. These cookies may also help prevent the same advertisement from appearing repeatedly. Marketing cookies can be set by our site or by carefully selected third parties who provide marketing or advertising services on our behalf.

Performance Monitoring and Improvements

A key purpose of using analytics and certain other cookies is to support performance monitoring. We use cookie data to measure page load times, identify technical errors, and assess how smoothly features are working. This allows us to detect and resolve issues quickly and to optimise the overall user experience. By understanding how the website performs across different devices and browsers, Gardeners New Malden can ensure that visitors enjoy a consistent and responsive service.

Your Control Over Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, or block cookies through the settings or preferences menu. You can usually choose to block all cookies, accept only certain types, or receive a notification before a cookie is stored. If you decide to disable or block some cookies, please be aware that certain essential functions of the Gardeners New Malden website may not work correctly, and your overall browsing experience may be affected.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings. For more detailed guidance, consult the help section of your browser. By continuing to use the Gardeners New Malden website without changing your settings, you agree that we may place cookies on your device for the purposes described in this Cookie Policy.