Gardeners Shacklewell Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Shacklewell 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 you have to manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie notice, you agree that cookies may be placed on your device 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 site to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or actions. Cookies can improve your browsing experience, support website security, and help us understand how visitors use our services so we can monitor performance and make improvements.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on the Gardeners Shacklewell website. Some cookies are set directly by us, while others may be set by carefully selected third parties that provide services to support our website and marketing activities.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off using our on site tools. They are usually set in response to actions you take on the site, such as setting your privacy preferences, navigating between pages, or filling in forms. These cookies do not store information that directly identifies you but are necessary to deliver core features and maintain security and stability.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners Shacklewell website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how users move around the site, and whether they encounter error messages. The data gathered is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors. We use analytics cookies to monitor website performance, measure the effectiveness of content, and guide improvements to layout, navigation, and features so that the site remains reliable and efficient.

By analysing this information, we can identify trends, such as popular services or pages that may require clearer information. This performance monitoring allows Gardeners Shacklewell to provide a smoother, more relevant experience for all users.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and advertising that is more relevant to your interests. They may be set through our site by third party partners to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing activity. These cookies do not store directly identifiable personal information but work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.

Marketing cookies enable us to measure the effectiveness of our promotional activities, understand which campaigns attract visitors to the site, and avoid showing the same advert repeatedly. If you choose not to allow these cookies, you may still see advertising, but it will be less tailored to your interests.

How We Use Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Gardeners Shacklewell uses analytics and certain functional cookies to monitor and enhance the performance of our website. This includes tracking page loading times, detecting technical issues, and understanding how visitors interact with navigation menus and content sections. The insights gained from performance monitoring help us maintain a stable website, reduce errors, and plan upgrades and new features that are most useful to our visitors.

Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have several options to control how cookies are used on the Gardeners Shacklewell website. When you first visit, you may see a cookie banner or notice giving you the choice to accept or manage non essential cookies. You can typically choose to allow only essential cookies, or to enable analytics and marketing cookies as well.

Most web browsers also allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can usually configure your browser to block or delete cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being used. If you block essential cookies, some parts of the website may not function correctly. If you disable analytics or marketing cookies, the core features of the site should still work, but your experience may be less personalised and our ability to improve the site may be limited.

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 take effect when the revised policy is published on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how Gardeners Shacklewell uses cookies and the choices available to you.