Cookie Policy — Gardeners Barking
This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Barking and related variations such as gardeners barking or Gardeners' Barking use cookies and similar technologies. It sets out the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can exercise control over your cookie preferences. The purpose is to be transparent about technical cookies, analytics cookies and marketing cookies, and to describe how performance monitoring supports a better user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies — These are necessary for the basic operation of the site and for security. Without them, core functions such as navigation, account access, or form submissions may not work.
- Analytics cookies — These cookies collect information to help us understand how visitors use Gardeners-Barking services so we can monitor performance and improve usability. They are used to generate aggregated, non-identifying reports about site interactions.
- Marketing cookies — These track visitors across sites to display ads and tailor promotional content. They may be provided by third parties and used to build profiles of interests.
Performance Monitoring and Analytics Purpose
Analytics and performance monitoring cookies help us measure page load times, server response, broken links, and usage patterns. By collecting anonymized data we can identify slow pages, reduce errors, and optimize content for typical visitors to the gardenersbarking pages. Performance monitoring focuses on how well the site operates rather than on identifying individuals; this enables continuous improvements to speed, reliability, and accessibility.
User control is central. You can manage cookies via your browser settings, or through device-level controls. Most browsers let you:
- accept or block cookies altogether,
- delete stored cookies, and
- adjust settings for specific sites.
Opting out of analytics or marketing cookies does not prevent the use of essential cookies that enable the service. Some third-party analytics and advertising providers also offer opt-out mechanisms that work independently of browser controls. If you choose to block tracking, performance monitoring will shift to less detailed aggregated metrics to preserve privacy.
Third-party cookies sometimes support embedded content and social features. These cookies are set and controlled by external providers; we do not store personally identifying information in third-party cookies. The presence of these cookies helps deliver integrated tools and promotional content but they are optional and can be restricted by user choice.
Retention: cookie data is retained for varying periods depending on type. Essential cookies typically persist only for the session, while analytics and marketing cookies may persist for longer to enable trend analysis and ad targeting across visits to Gardeners-Barking content. Where possible we apply minimization techniques to reduce the retention of unnecessary data.
Changes to this policy will be posted and will state an effective date. We may update this cookie statement to reflect new features or changes in tracking practices. Strong emphasis is placed on lawful processing for performance monitoring so that improvements to site speed and reliability remain privacy-conscious and proportionate.
Summary: Gardeners Barking uses essential cookies for core functionality, analytics cookies for performance monitoring and aggregated insights, and marketing cookies for tailored promotions. You retain control: use browser settings or provider opt-outs to manage cookie preferences, and note that disabling non-essential cookies may affect some features. By understanding cookie categories and the performance monitoring purpose, you can make informed choices about your privacy while benefiting from a faster, more reliable experience.
