Cookie Policy

Gardeners Ratcliff Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Ratcliff uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be placed on your device as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your visit. Cookies help us provide core site functions, understand how visitors use our website, and improve the overall experience for users of Gardeners Ratcliff online services.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as navigating pages, setting privacy preferences or filling in forms. Without these cookies, some parts of the site would not work properly. These cookies do not collect information that can be used for marketing purposes or to remember where you have been on the internet.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors engage with the Gardeners Ratcliff website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how long users stay on each page, and whether any error messages are encountered. The data collected is aggregated and does not directly identify you. We use this information to monitor site performance, measure the effectiveness of content, and make improvements to navigation, layout and functionality.

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 remember that you have visited our site and may help tailor advertising messages on other platforms. They can also limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement and help us understand the performance of our marketing campaigns. If you choose to disable marketing cookies, you may still see advertisements, but they may be less relevant to you.

Cookies and Performance Monitoring

Gardeners Ratcliff uses cookies to monitor and enhance the performance of our website. By analysing aggregated data, we can identify technical issues, assess loading times, and understand how users move through the site. This performance monitoring allows us to refine our pages, streamline user journeys and ensure that the website remains reliable and responsive. The insights gained from performance monitoring are used solely to improve our digital services and do not aim to personally profile visitors.

User Control and Cookie Management

You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. Many web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings, including blocking certain types of cookies or deleting existing cookies. You can usually find these controls in the privacy or security sections of your browser. Please be aware that blocking some categories of cookies, especially essential cookies, may impact your experience and limit the functionality of parts of the Gardeners Ratcliff website.

In addition to browser settings, you can review and adjust your cookie preferences where such tools are available on our site. By updating your choices, you can decide whether analytics and marketing cookies are set while still allowing essential cookies that support the core operation of the website.

Retention of Cookie Data

Cookies may be set to remain on your device for different periods. Some are session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, while others are persistent cookies, which stay on your device until they expire or are deleted. Gardeners Ratcliff aims to retain cookie data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes explained in this policy, such as maintaining site security, monitoring performance or supporting our marketing activities.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how Gardeners Ratcliff uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.