Gardeners Bowes Park Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Gardeners Bowes Park uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and the controls you have over your cookie preferences. By continuing to use our website after seeing our cookie notice, you agree that we can place cookies on your device as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve efficiency and performance, and to provide information to website owners about how visitors interact with their sites. Cookies may be set directly by the website you are visiting or by third parties that provide services to that website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of the Gardeners Bowes Park website. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided, and parts of the site may not function correctly. These cookies typically:

Enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Remember your basic preferences during a single browsing session. Help maintain the stability and security of our website.

Because they are strictly necessary for the operation of the site, essential cookies cannot generally be disabled through our on-site tools. However, you can choose to block them through your browser settings, although this may cause parts of the site to stop working properly.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the Gardeners Bowes Park website. They collect information such as which pages are visited most often, how users move around the site, and whether they encounter error messages. These cookies support our performance monitoring by allowing us to:

Measure and analyse website traffic and usage patterns. Identify which content is most useful or engaging for visitors. Detect technical issues and improve site speed and navigation.

The information gathered by analytics cookies is aggregated and does not directly identify you. Disabling these cookies may limit our ability to improve the performance and user experience of our website.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our promotional activities. They may be set by us or by third parties providing marketing and advertising services. Marketing cookies can help us to:

Understand the effectiveness of our campaigns and outreach. Tailor content and messages based on general visitor interests and behaviour. Avoid repeatedly showing the same promotional content to the same users.

These cookies often track your browsing activity across websites and may build a profile of your interests. You can choose to disable marketing cookies without affecting the core functions of our website.

How We Use Cookies for Performance Monitoring

Gardeners Bowes Park uses cookies to monitor the performance of our website and to ensure that it runs smoothly for all visitors. Through analytics and related technologies, we can observe trends such as page load times, navigation paths, and common interaction points. This information helps us:

Optimise website structure and layout. Improve the speed and responsiveness of our pages. Identify and resolve technical problems or errors.

Our aim is to provide a reliable, efficient, and user friendly online experience, and performance monitoring through cookies is a key part of this process.

Your Cookie Choices and Control

You have several options for controlling cookies on the Gardeners Bowes Park website. When you first visit, you may be presented with a notice that allows you to accept or adjust non essential cookies. You can usually:

Accept all cookies, including analytics and marketing cookies. Reject non essential cookies while allowing essential cookies only. Adjust your preferences for specific categories, such as enabling analytics but disabling marketing cookies.

In addition, most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies, notify you when a cookie is set, or restrict cookies to certain sites. Please note that blocking essential cookies or deleting all cookies may affect the functionality and usability of the Gardeners Bowes Park website.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

Further Information

If you would like to know more about how Gardeners Bowes Park handles personal data collected through cookies and other technologies, please refer to our privacy information available on our website. That information explains in more detail how we process, store, and protect your personal data.