Gardening Stratford Cookie Policy

Welcome to the Gardening Stratford cookie policy. This policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used when you interact with our content related to Stratford gardening and Garden Stratford services. Cookies help us provide a smoother experience, remember preferences and measure performance. This statement covers the types of cookies we use, how they operate and the choices available to you when using Gardening Stratford materials.

Our aim with this Gardening Stratford policy is to be transparent about tracking technologies. Essential cookies are needed so that core features work correctly; without them some functionality would not be available. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data. The descriptions below outline each cookie type and its purpose so you can understand how Stratford gardening content is optimized and measured.

Cookies also let us store simple settings and preferences so our pages and resources load faster for repeat visits. Where possible we aggregate and anonymize data to protect privacy. This policy applies to Gardening in Stratford content and other public-facing resources that present our information. If you have questions about cookie categories, read on for details on types and controls.

Types of cookies we use

We use several cookie categories to support features and analytics. Below is a clear breakdown of the main types deployed while interacting with Stratford gardening materials:

• Essential cookies — Required for basic operation, session management and security. These cookies enable key functions and cannot be switched off if you want to use essential features.
• Analytics cookies — Used to understand how visitors engage with content and to monitor performance. These cookies help us identify trends and improve Gardening Stratford pages and resources.
• Marketing cookies — Facilitate personalized content and measure the effectiveness of communications. These are used sparingly and only for permitted purposes.

Each cookie may have different duration and scope: session cookies expire when the session ends while persistent cookies remain for a defined time. We avoid unnecessary third-party tracking and restrict data collection to what is required for the stated purpose.

User control and performance monitoring

Performance monitoring is a key reason for analytics cookies. Performance cookies collect aggregated data about page load times, navigation paths and feature usage so we can optimize content for users exploring Stratford gardening topics. Performance monitoring helps prioritize improvements, reduce load times and ensure resources are reliable across devices.

You are in control of cookie settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via preferences. You can clear stored cookies, block third-party cookies or set preferences to prompt before cookies are placed. Changing these settings may affect functionality; essential features may no longer operate as intended if cookies are disabled.

Managing consent and opt-out: where consent options are presented you may accept or decline non-essential cookies. We recommend reviewing cookie choices periodically. For analytic purposes we use anonymized data and only retain it as necessary to support performance analysis and to refine Gardening Stratford content and Stratford gardening resources. We respect your choices and limit data processing accordingly.