Gardeners Creekmouth Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Creekmouth uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, what they do, and how you can control or manage them through your browser or device settings.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you do not have to re-enter information whenever you return to the site or browse from one page to another.

Some cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website, while others support performance monitoring, analytics, and marketing activities that help us improve the experience we provide.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of the Gardeners Creekmouth website. Without these cookies, certain services or features you request cannot be provided. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure areas, and access to forms or account-related sections.

These cookies do not gather information about you for marketing purposes and are not used to track your browsing activity across other websites. Because they are strictly necessary, you cannot disable essential cookies through our site, although you can still remove them via your browser settings.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners Creekmouth website. They collect aggregated, often anonymised, information such as which pages are visited most frequently, how long users stay on each page, and whether they experience errors or slow loading times.

We use this information for performance monitoring and to improve how our website works. For example, analytics data helps us identify popular content, optimise navigation, and resolve technical issues. These cookies do not aim to identify you personally, but you can choose to disable analytics cookies if you prefer.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and promotions that are more relevant to your interests. They may remember that you have visited our website and can help tailor messages or offers you see on our site or on third party platforms.

These cookies can track your browsing activity across different websites and may be used to build a profile of your interests. If you choose to disable marketing cookies, you will still see content and promotions, but they may be less relevant to you.

Purpose of Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Performance monitoring is an important use of cookies at Gardeners Creekmouth. By using analytics and certain functional cookies, we gather insights into how our website performs in real time and over longer periods.

This includes tracking page load speeds, responsiveness, navigation paths, and error rates. The data obtained allows us to identify bottlenecks, improve server capacity, enhance mobile and desktop experiences, and ensure that our pages remain available and reliable. Our goal is to provide a smooth, efficient, and secure browsing experience for every visitor.

User Control and Cookie Management

You have full control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change your settings to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or receive a notification before a cookie is stored.

To manage cookies, consult the help or settings section of your browser. You can typically disable all cookies, allow only certain types, or remove cookies that have already been installed. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Gardeners Creekmouth website and could limit access to some features.

If you choose to restrict analytics or marketing cookies, the website will still function, but our ability to monitor performance and tailor content may be reduced. Your cookie choices can be updated at any time by adjusting your browser or device settings.

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 changes will take effect when the revised policy is published on the Gardeners Creekmouth website. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.