Cookie Policy for Gardeners Lee

At Gardeners Lee, we use cookies to help our website function properly, improve the browsing experience, and better understand how visitors interact with our content. This Cookie Policy explains the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences. By continuing to browse, you acknowledge that cookies may be placed on your device in line with this policy.

Cookie use at Gardeners Lee is designed to support a smooth and reliable experience. Some cookies are strictly necessary, while others help us measure site performance or support promotional activities. We aim to keep our use of cookies transparent and limited to what is useful for the operation and improvement of the site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies are required for core website features. Without them, certain pages or functions may not work correctly. These cookies may remember basic settings, secure forms, or page navigation preferences, and they are generally necessary for the Gardeners Lee website to operate as intended.

Analytics cookies help us understand how people use the site. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and whether certain content is performing well. This supports performance monitoring, allowing us to review loading speed, content structure, and general usability. The information gathered is usually aggregated and does not directly identify you.

Performance Monitoring Purpose

We use performance-related analytics to monitor the health of the website and identify areas that may need improvement. For example, analytics data can reveal if a page loads slowly or if users are leaving a page early. This helps Gardener Lee cookies and Gardeners Lee cookie management practices support a more efficient browsing experience over time.

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and advertising that may be more relevant to your interests. They can track browsing behaviour across pages and sometimes across different websites. These cookies may be used to measure campaign effectiveness and to limit how often you see a specific promotional message. We only use this category where permitted and appropriate.

Cookie preferences can be controlled in several ways. Most web browsers allow you to block, delete, or limit cookies through their settings. You may also manage stored cookies by clearing your browser history or adjusting privacy controls. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the site functions, while limiting analytics or marketing cookies may reduce personalization or measurement features.

Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Your choices may be updated at any time, and changes will apply to future browsing sessions. If you choose not to accept certain cookies, the website should still remain accessible, although some features may not perform as smoothly.

We review cookie usage periodically to ensure it remains relevant and aligned with site performance needs. This includes checking whether a cookie is still necessary, whether it supports the website effectively, and whether any updates are needed to keep our practices clear and proportionate.

Gardeners Lee may use short-lived session cookies or longer-lasting cookies depending on the purpose. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted. This distinction helps us balance convenience, functionality, and user choice.

In summary, our Gardeners Lee cookie policy is intended to explain how cookies support functionality, analytics, and marketing in a straightforward way. By using cookies responsibly, we can maintain core services, monitor performance, and make informed improvements without unnecessary data collection.

If you continue to use the website, you are allowing the cookie settings currently in place to operate according to this policy. We encourage you to review your browser controls from time to time so you can stay in charge of your cookie preferences and choose the level of tracking that suits you best.