Gardeners St Johns Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners St Johns uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. By continuing to use this site after being presented with the cookie notice, you agree that cookies may be stored on your device in accordance with this policy and your selected preferences.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember user preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how visitors interact with their site. Some cookies are necessary for the website to function properly, while others help us to improve performance and personalise content.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies on the Gardeners St Johns website. Each category serves a different purpose and may be set either by our own systems or by carefully selected third parties that provide services to us.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the core operation of our website. They enable functions such as navigating between pages, accessing secure areas, and remembering your basic preferences during a session. Without these cookies, the website may not function correctly, and certain services you request cannot be provided. These cookies do not track your browsing activity on other websites and are generally set only in response to actions you take on the site, such as completing forms or adjusting privacy settings.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners St Johns website. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how long users stay on a page, and any error messages that may occur. This information is aggregated and does not directly identify individual users. We use analytics cookies to monitor website performance, identify popular content, and determine where improvements are needed. By analysing this data, we can make informed decisions that enhance usability, streamline navigation, and optimise the overall experience for visitors.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and to build a profile of interests based on browsing behaviour. This allows us or selected partners to display more relevant and targeted content or promotions. These cookies may remember that you have visited our site and share this information with other organisations that help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing activities. If you choose not to allow marketing cookies, you may see less targeted advertising, although you will still be able to access and use the core features of the website.

Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Performance monitoring is a key reason we use analytics and certain functional cookies on the Gardeners St Johns website. These cookies allow us to measure page load times, responsiveness, navigation paths, and how often features are used. By monitoring performance, we can quickly identify technical issues, improve reliability, and ensure that pages and images load efficiently. This data also helps us plan updates, refine content, and maintain a smooth experience for both new and returning visitors. All performance monitoring information is used in an aggregated form to guide website improvements rather than to profile individual users.

User Control and Cookie Management

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. When you first visit the Gardeners St Johns website, you may be presented with options to accept or manage different categories of cookies. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time through your web browser settings by blocking or deleting cookies, or by setting alerts before cookies are stored. Please note that blocking some types of cookies, especially essential ones, may impact how the site functions and could limit your access to certain features or services. By choosing to allow analytics and marketing cookies, you help us improve our services and provide content that is more relevant to your interests.

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 an amended date to indicate when the latest version came into effect. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how cookies are used on the Gardeners St Johns website.