Cookie Policy for Gardener Sanderstead

Welcome to the Gardener Sanderstead cookie statement. This policy explains how Gardener Sanderstead and related local service brands use cookies and similar technologies when you use pages and services. We explain what cookies are, the types we use and how these technologies help the Sanderstead gardener site function correctly and deliver an improved experience.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that remember your preferences and settings. Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of the service and cannot be switched off in our systems. This policy describes three main cookie types: essential cookies, analytics cookies and marketing cookies, and how a Gardener in Sanderstead uses them.

The following categories of cookies are used by Gardener Sanderstead and associated Sanderstead gardening service pages:

• Essential cookies — necessary to enable core site functions such as security, login status and storing your cookie preferences.
• Analytics cookies — used to collect information about how visitors use the site so we can improve performance monitoring and user experience.
• Marketing cookies — used to deliver adverts and content relevant to your interests across third party networks.

Essential cookies and their role

Essential cookies make sure the site works as intended. They support features such as session management and security checks. Without these cookies, many pages and tools provided by your Sanderstead gardening service would not be available. These cookies are always on because they support safety and accessibility for all visitors.

Analytics and performance monitoring cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site. Performance monitoring is a key purpose of analytics cookies: they measure page load times, identify slow pages, and track errors so our team can prioritise technical improvements. Performance metrics gathered in aggregate enable a Sanderstead gardener to optimise the online experience without identifying individual users.

Analytics data is typically aggregated and anonymised. We use it to produce reports on usage patterns, to assess which content is most useful, and to guide technical updates that reduce load times and improve responsiveness. These actions directly support performance improvements for the Gardener in Sanderstead community.

User control and cookie choices

Users have control over non-essential cookies. You can manage or disable analytics and marketing cookies through your browser settings or consent management tools where available. Note that if you block cookies you may still receive a basic experience, but some services and personalised features provided by Sanderstead gardening services may be reduced or unavailable.

Our approach respects privacy and choice: marketing cookies are only used with consent and can be turned off at any time. We do not rely on marketing cookies to provide essential functions. If you choose to opt out, advertising will be less personalised but the core site features will remain active.

Retention and updates: cookie retention periods vary by type. Essential cookies are short-lived for each session or persisted only for necessary configuration. Analytics cookies may persist longer to identify trends over time. We periodically review cookie usage and may update this policy. When changes are significant, we will highlight updates so visitors and clients of Gardener Sanderstead know how cookies are used.