Gardeners Chessington Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Chessington uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and the options available for managing your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your individual browser settings and choices.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies help us make our website work efficiently, improve performance, and provide a better and more personalised experience for visitors.

Types of Cookies We Use

Gardeners Chessington uses several categories of cookies, each serving a different function. Some cookies are placed by our website directly, while others may be set by trusted third party service providers that help us analyse usage or deliver relevant content.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure areas, and access to site functions that you request. Without these cookies, the website may not operate correctly and certain services you expect cannot be provided. Essential cookies do not gather information for marketing purposes and are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as submitting forms or adjusting privacy preferences.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on the site, and any error messages encountered. We use this aggregated data to understand overall visitor behaviour, identify popular content, and pinpoint areas that may need improvement. These cookies support performance monitoring by helping us measure how well our website works and how effectively it responds to the needs of our visitors. The information gathered by analytics cookies does not directly identify you but may include technical data such as your browser type, device information, and approximate location.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and messages that are more relevant to your interests. They may be set through our website by our marketing partners to build a profile of your browsing behaviour. This can include remembering that you have visited our site and may be used to present you with tailored information about Gardeners Chessington on other websites. Marketing cookies also help us measure the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns by tracking interactions with adverts or specific content. If you do not allow these cookies, you may receive less targeted advertising, but you will still see non personalised promotions.

Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

A key reason we use cookies is to monitor and enhance the performance of our website. By assessing how quickly pages load, how visitors move through the site, and where any technical issues arise, we can improve reliability and responsiveness. Performance monitoring through cookies allows us to optimise page structure, refine navigation, and ensure that our content is easy to find and use. Over time, this analysis helps us maintain a smooth and efficient online experience that reflects the needs and preferences of our visitors.

User Control and Managing Cookies

You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies through the settings or preferences menu. You can typically choose to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is being set. If you decide to disable or block certain types of cookies, especially essential cookies, parts of our website may not function properly or may become inaccessible.

You can also periodically clear cookies from your browser to remove stored data. This may affect saved preferences or settings on our website, meaning you might need to re enter certain choices when you return. For further guidance on managing cookies, refer to the help section of your browser, where you will find step by step instructions for updating your cookie preferences.

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 our website. 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 Chessington uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.