Gardeners Spitalfields Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Spitalfields uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It explains what cookies are, what types we use, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device and store certain information about your visit. Cookies can support core site functions, improve performance, and provide insights into how visitors use the site.

Some cookies are set by Gardeners Spitalfields, while others may be set by third parties providing services on our behalf, such as analytics or marketing tools.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use a combination of essential, analytics, and marketing cookies. Each plays a different role in the way our website works and how we measure and improve our services.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the Gardeners Spitalfields website. They enable features such as page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and correct display of content. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.

These cookies do not track your browsing activity across other websites and do not gather information for marketing purposes. Because they are required to provide the services you request, they are usually set when you access the site or perform an action such as changing your privacy preferences.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners Spitalfields website. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how long users stay on each page, and any issues encountered, such as error messages or slow loading times.

The information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and does not directly identify you. We use these insights to monitor website performance, identify popular content, and make improvements to navigation, layout, and functionality. This performance monitoring enables us to maintain a reliable and user friendly online experience.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to your interests. They may be set through our site by third party providers who assist us with advertising or measuring the effectiveness of promotional campaigns.

These cookies can help us understand how you interact with our marketing communications, such as whether you visited our site after seeing an advert. They may also limit the number of times you see a particular advert and help improve the overall targeting of our campaigns related to Gardeners Spitalfields.

Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

We use cookies specifically to monitor the performance of the Gardeners Spitalfields website. By analysing how quickly pages load, how often users encounter errors, and which features are most frequently used, we can identify areas in need of improvement.

This performance monitoring allows us to optimise images, adjust page structure, and streamline user journeys so that visitors can find information more easily. Over time, these insights help us improve site reliability, responsiveness, and overall user satisfaction.

User Control and Managing Cookies

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. When you first visit the Gardeners Spitalfields website, you may be presented with options to accept or manage different categories of cookies, except for those that are essential for the site to function.

You can also manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to receive a warning before a cookie is stored. If you choose to block certain cookies, some parts of the website may not work as intended, and features that rely on cookies may become unavailable or less efficient.

By continuing to use the Gardeners Spitalfields website after adjusting your settings, you acknowledge that your chosen preferences will affect how the site functions and how we can measure and improve performance.

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 Spitalfields website. Any updates will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will apply from the date it is published.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how we continue to monitor and enhance the performance of our website.