Cookie Policy for Garden Learners
Effective Date: 28 April 2025
Welcome to Garden Learners (“we”, “us”, “our”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website (https://gardenlearners.co.uk). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies set by Garden Learners are referred to as first-party cookies. Cookies set by parties other than us are referred to as third-party cookies.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the basic functioning of our website, such as secure logins and booking form functionality.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site and improve its performance.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences to enhance your experience.
- Third-Party Cookies: Support secure payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) and web analytics (e.g., Google Analytics).
Types of Cookies We Use
| Type of Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Necessary for website functionality | Session / Persistent |
| Performance | Analyse site usage and improve performance | Persistent |
| Functional | Remember user preferences | Persistent |
| Analytics | Track visitor behaviour for insights | Persistent |
Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until they are manually deleted or their expiration date is reached.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or decline cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings:
- Set your browser to refuse all cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
- Delete stored cookies at any time.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
Helpful links for managing cookies:
Third-Party Cookies
Some features or content on our website are provided by third parties who may place cookies on your device. These third parties may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to collect information about your interactions with their content.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics (website usage analysis)
- Stripe and PayPal (payment processing)
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party providers for further information.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page.
Last updated: 28 April 2025