Cookie Policy for Gardeners South Woodford

The following Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners South Woodford and related services use cookies and similar technologies. Cookies help us deliver a reliable, efficient service and to monitor performance so we can improve how South Woodford gardeners interact with our online content. This policy applies to all users accessing our sites and services.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They enable features, remember choices and provide aggregated information about site usage. When you see references to Gardeners - South Woodford or Gardeners of South Woodford in this document, they denote our local gardening service and its digital presence. We set cookies for functional needs, analytics and targeted marketing.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies as follows to make them easy to understand:

• Essential cookies - required for basic site operation and security.
• Analytics cookies - used for performance monitoring and to measure how visitors use pages.
• Marketing cookies - used to deliver relevant messages and advertising based on interests.

Essential cookies enable core functionality such as login persistence, session management and secure transactions. Without these cookies, parts of our site and service features for South Woodford gardeners may not function. These are strictly necessary and cannot be switched off in our systems; however, you can block them via your browser, though that may impair usability.

Analytics and Performance Monitoring

We place analytics cookies to gather anonymous data about how people use the site. The primary purpose is performance monitoring: tracking page load times, error rates, navigation paths and feature usage so our team can prioritise improvements. Data collected is aggregated and used to enhance speed and reliability for all South Woodford gardeners and visitors.

Analytics cookies help us answer questions such as: which pages are most popular, how visitors move between pages, and which features may need repair or optimisation. Performance monitoring using these cookies is essential to maintaining a smooth experience and reducing downtime.

Marketing cookies are used to tailor content and offers that may interest visitors. These cookies remember preferences and allow third-party providers to present relevant promotions. If you prefer not to receive targeted advertising, you can opt out through cookie settings or browser controls. We never use marketing cookies to collect sensitive personal data.

You are in control of your cookie settings. Most modern browsers enable you to accept or reject cookies, remove them, or notify you when a cookie is set. To manage cookies for South Woodford gardeners specifically, review the privacy and cookie settings within your browser or device. Please note that deleting or blocking cookies may affect how some parts of the site operate.

Retention periods vary: some cookies expire at the end of a session, while others remain for months to remember preferences. Performance and analytics cookies typically store data long enough to identify trends but not to profile you personally. We regularly review cookie use to ensure minimal retention and to align with privacy best practices for Gardeners South Woodford.

For clarity, here are simple actions you can take:

• Use browser settings to reject or delete cookies;
• Adjust notification or preference banners where available;
• Opt out of targeted advertising by blocking marketing cookies.

We emphasise transparency: this cookie policy outlines how and why cookies are used, including for performance monitoring and analytics. The goal is to keep services for South Woodford gardeners dependable, efficient and relevant without compromising privacy.

Updates: We may update this policy to reflect changes in technology or regulation. When that happens, we will revise the policy language while maintaining a clear distinction between essential, analytics and marketing cookies to help you make informed choices.