Gardeners Hackney Marshes Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Hackney Marshes uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and the choices you have in relation to these technologies.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you browse websites. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, so that your experience can be improved and the website can function effectively.

Some cookies are set directly by our website, while others may be set by third parties that provide services to us, such as analytics or marketing partners. Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the proper operation of the Gardeners Hackney Marshes website. Without these cookies, core features such as page navigation, secure areas, and basic functionality would not work correctly.

We use essential cookies to remember your cookie preferences, manage your session on the site, maintain security, and ensure that pages load correctly. Because these cookies are vital to the operation of the website, they cannot generally be switched off via our systems, although you can configure your browser to block them. Doing so may affect how the site functions.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners Hackney Marshes website. They collect information such as which pages are visited, how long users stay on each page, and which features are used most frequently.

We use analytics cookies to monitor website performance, improve content, and enhance the overall user experience. The data collected is usually aggregated and does not directly identify you. It enables us to identify trends, measure the effectiveness of our online content, and make informed decisions about improvements.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our promotional activities. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party partners we work with for advertising or social media purposes.

Marketing cookies can remember that you have visited our website and may be used to show you tailored content on other sites. They also help us understand the impact of any campaigns related to Gardeners Hackney Marshes, including which messages are most engaging.

Cookies and Performance Monitoring

We use cookies to monitor the performance of the Gardeners Hackney Marshes website. By tracking technical metrics such as page load times, navigation paths, and error rates, we can quickly identify issues and improve how the site functions.

Performance monitoring through cookies allows us to keep the website reliable, responsive, and relevant. It informs decisions about design changes, content organisation, and technical updates to ensure that visitors can access information easily and consistently.

Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have control over how cookies are used on your device. When you first visit the Gardeners Hackney Marshes website, you may be presented with options to manage your cookie preferences. You can usually choose to accept all cookies, reject non essential cookies, or adjust your settings by category, such as analytics or marketing.

In addition, you can modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Most browsers allow you to view the cookies stored on your device, delete individual cookies, block specific websites from setting cookies, or refuse all cookies. If you choose to block certain cookies, please be aware that some features of our site may not function properly.

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

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically so that you remain informed about how we use cookies and the choices available to you.