Cookie Policy for Gardening Southwark
Gardening Southwark and related services in the borough use cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance and user experience. This policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, how Southwark Gardening visitors can control them, and the specific purpose of cookies used for performance monitoring. The terms used here apply to all references to Gardening Southwark, Gardening in Southwark and other related phrases.
What are cookies and why we use them
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a site. They allow Gardening in Southwark pages to remember choices you make and to recognize returning devices. Some cookies are essential for security and navigation, while others support analytics or marketing efforts. We do not use cookies to collect personal information beyond what you consent to.Cookies we use — categories
We categorize cookies so you can make informed choices. The main cookie types used by Southwark gardeners and Gardening Services Southwark pages are described below.Essential cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for basic site functions like page navigation, secure sections, and session management. Without these cookies, some parts of the site will not work. These cookies are typically set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling forms. They do not track your browsing across other sites.
Analytics and performance cookies
Analytics cookies help Gardening Southwark understand how visitors use the site and measure performance. The primary purpose for performance monitoring is to identify slow pages, broken links, and areas for improvement so we can make the site faster and more reliable. Analytics tools may collect anonymized data such as page visits, time on page, and interaction paths. These cookies are not used to identify you personally; they aggregate information to guide technical and content improvements.Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies are used to deliver content and advertising that may be relevant to your interests. They may be set by third parties on Gardening Southwark pages and can remember that you have visited. These cookies can be used to build a profile of your interests and show you targeted content. You can opt out of most targeted advertising through cookie controls and third-party opt-outs.User control and choices
Users have clear options to manage cookies. You can:- Use your browser settings to block or delete cookies;
- Change cookie preferences through in-page consent tools where available;
- Disable third-party cookies via privacy settings on your device or via vendor opt-out pages.
Third-party cookies and data handling
Some cookies are set by third-party services used to support site features, analytics, or marketing. While Gardening Southwark verifies vendors and limits data sharing, third parties have their own policies. The data collected for performance monitoring is used solely to improve speed, reliability, and content relevance for Southwark Gardening visitors and is retained only as long as necessary to produce aggregate insights.