Cookie Policy for Gardeners Erith

Introduction: This cookie policy explains how Gardeners Erith and affiliated Erith gardeners use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you interact with our online content. The purpose of this policy is to give clear information about the types of cookies we use, why we use them and how you can control them. Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding cookies and performance monitoring.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help our services remember information about your visit. As a local provider of garden care, the team known as Gardeners in Erith uses cookies to improve functionality and to collect anonymous usage data. Essential cookies are required for core functions; others support analytics and marketing activities.

Types of cookies we use

We use several categories of cookies to maintain and improve service delivery for Erith garden services. These include:

• Essential cookies — necessary for navigation, security and to remember basic choices you make during a visit.
• Analytics cookies — used to collect anonymous information about how people use our content, enabling performance monitoring and improvement.
• Marketing cookies — used to deliver relevant promotional messaging and measure campaign effectiveness.

User control and consent

You have control over cookie preferences. When first accessing content from Gardeners Erith, you may be presented with choices to accept or decline non-essential cookies. If you decline analytics or marketing cookies, basic functionality will remain but certain personalized features may be limited. You can also adjust preferences through your browser settings or through device controls. Opting out will not remove cookies already stored on your device; you may delete those manually.

Performance monitoring and purpose

Performance cookies and analytics are used specifically for performance monitoring. These cookies collect aggregated, non-identifying data about site usage and service interactions so the team of Erith gardeners can optimize load times, identify errors, and improve content layout for faster access. Examples of performance monitoring include page load metrics, error tracking, and feature usage statistics. The information collected is used only to enhance service efficiency and reliability and is not combined with other personally identifiable information.

Managing cookies and retention

Retention periods vary by cookie type: essential cookies are typically session-based, while analytics and marketing cookies may persist for longer to provide trend data and campaign measurement. To manage cookies, change your browser preferences to block third-party cookies, clear stored cookies, or use private browsing. For persistent preferences you set through on-site controls, those settings are usually stored in a cookie so that your choices are remembered between visits. Gardeners Erith encourages users to review and manage cookie settings regularly to match personal privacy preferences.

Third-party cookies and data sharing

From time to time, we may permit third-party providers to place cookies for analytics or marketing. These third parties operate under their own privacy policies. We choose partners who adhere to industry standards for privacy and security. As with other aspects of this policy, the use of third-party cookies by Erith garden services is limited to aggregated, non-identifying data unless explicit consent is given.

Policy updates and review

This cookie policy may be updated to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or service offerings from the gardeners of Erith. Significant changes will be indicated by an updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how cookies support performance monitoring and other operational needs.

Summary: By understanding and managing cookie settings, visitors can control how Gardeners Erith and related Erith garden services collect and use information. The use of essential, analytics and marketing cookies supports site functionality, helps with performance monitoring, and allows for responsible marketing while giving users meaningful control.