Gardeners Sutton Cookie Policy Overview
This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Sutton uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It sets out what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website after seeing the cookie notice, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, subject to your choices and browser settings.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your actions and preferences over a period of time so that you do not have to re-enter them whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another. Cookies may be set directly by our website or by third parties whose services we use.
Types of Cookies We Use
We group cookies used on the Gardeners Sutton website into three main categories. Each category serves a different purpose, from enabling basic functionality to helping us understand how visitors use our site.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, or saving your cookie preferences. Without these cookies, key features of the site would not work properly and you would not be able to move around the website safely and efficiently.
These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes and do not track your browsing activity on other websites. They are generally session based and expire when you close your browser, although some may remain for a limited period to remember your chosen settings.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the Gardeners Sutton website. They help us understand which pages are visited most often, how users move around the site, and whether they encounter errors or broken pages. The information gathered is aggregated and does not directly identify individual visitors.
We use analytics cookies to support performance monitoring and continuous improvement of our website. By analysing trends, visit duration, and interaction patterns, we can refine page layouts, improve navigation and ensure that relevant content is easier to find. Disabling analytics cookies may reduce our ability to adapt the site to user needs but will not affect basic functionality.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and messages that are more relevant to your interests. They may be set through our site by third party advertising or social media partners. These cookies can be used to build a profile of your interests based on your browsing behaviour and may help limit the number of times you see the same advertisement.
Marketing cookies can also enable features such as social media sharing or the measurement of the effectiveness of promotional campaigns. If you do not allow these cookies, you may still see general advertising, but it is likely to be less targeted to your interests.
Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring
Performance monitoring is an important reason why Gardeners Sutton uses cookies, especially analytics cookies. By collecting anonymised and aggregated data, we can assess how well our pages load, how quickly users can find information, and where visitors may abandon their journey.
This insight allows us to identify technical issues, optimise images and scripts, and simplify user flows. Over time, performance monitoring helps to ensure that the website remains stable, reliable and efficient, regardless of the device or browser used. The data we collect for performance monitoring is not used to make decisions about individual users and is kept only for as long as necessary to evaluate and improve our services.
User Control and Managing Cookies
You have control over how cookies are used on your device. When you first visit the Gardeners Sutton website, you may be presented with a cookie notice giving you the option to accept or adjust your cookie preferences. Essential cookies are required for the site to function correctly and cannot usually be disabled through our on site tools.
You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to block all cookies, allow only certain types, or receive a notification each time a site wants to store a cookie on your device. Please note that if you choose to block essential cookies, some parts of the website may not work as intended.
By regularly reviewing your cookie settings and clearing stored cookies, you can maintain a level of control over the information collected during your visits. Your continued use of the Gardeners Sutton website with cookies enabled in your browser will be treated as consent to our use of cookies as set out in this policy.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or our website functionality. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically so that you remain informed about how Gardeners Sutton uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.
