Cookie Policy for Gardeners Gipsy Hill
Introduction: This Cookie Policy describes how Gardeners Gipsy Hill and related community projects use cookies and similar technologies to recognise visitors, remember preferences and improve site performance. Whether you are a Gipsy Hill gardeners volunteer, a member of Gardeners' Gipsy Hill, or a casual visitor, this policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
We define cookies as small text files placed on your device to store basic information. The Gardeners at Gipsy Hill use cookies to support essential functions, gather anonymous statistics and run targeted promotions where applicable. Cookies help with accessibility, security and make the experience faster for repeat visitors to community pages and event listings.
Scope and applicability: This policy applies to all digital interactions with Gipsy Hill Gardeners content, including pages and online resources associated with the Gardeners Gipsy Hill community. It does not cover offline activities. By continuing to use our platforms, you consent to the placement of cookies as described, unless you choose to adjust your settings as explained below.
Types of cookies we use
We categorise cookies into three main types. Each type serves a distinct function and duration, and we list them below so you can choose what you allow while supporting how the Gipsy Hill gardeners operate online.
Essential cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for basic site operations. They enable core features such as security checks, login persistence and administrative actions during events or volunteer sign-ups. Without essential cookies, key features of the Gardeners' Gipsy Hill experience would not work reliably.Analytics cookies
Analytics or performance cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our pages. These cookies help with performance monitoring, revealing which pages are most visited, how long users stay and where navigation can be improved. Data from these cookies is aggregated and used exclusively to enhance site speed, reliability and content relevance for the Gardeners Gipsy Hill community.Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to deliver content that is more relevant to your interests, such as community event notices or seasonal advice. These cookies may track visits across different sites and are sometimes provided by third parties. We aim to keep such tracking minimal and respectful of privacy for all Gipsy Hill gardeners and supporters.
User control and consent You have meaningful choices about cookies. Most modern browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via settings. You can remove non-essential cookies any time; however, disabling essential cookies will affect functionality. When available, cookie preference tools presented on pages let you accept or refuse analytics and marketing cookies individually.
Managing preferences: To manage cookie preferences, use your browser or device settings to view and delete cookies. You can also opt out of specific third-party analytics services through their opt-out mechanisms. Choosing to limit cookies helps your privacy but may reduce convenience and personalised features for the Gardeners Gipsy Hill network.
Data retention and third parties: We retain cookie-related data for a limited time necessary to achieve the stated purpose, such as short-term performance monitoring or session persistence. Where third-party services are used for analytics or advertising, their cookies will be subject to their own policies and controls. We select partners with care to align with community privacy expectations.
Performance monitoring purpose: The primary reason for analytics cookies is performance monitoring. These cookies allow the team behind Gardeners Gipsy Hill to identify slow pages, broken links and opportunities to streamline content. By understanding aggregated behaviour, the community can prioritise improvements that make volunteering, event participation and information access smoother for everyone.
Policy updates and review: We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or community practices. Regular reviews ensure the Gardeners' Gipsy Hill approach to cookies remains transparent and proportionate. Continued use after updates implies consent to the revised terms, subject to any choices you make via preference tools.
