Cookie Policy — Gardener Hammersmith

Gardener Hammersmith (referred to as Gardener Hammersmith or gardener-hammersmith throughout) uses cookies and similar technologies to improve how the service works. This cookie statement explains what cookies are used, why we use them and how you can exercise control over cookie settings. It is our goal that this policy is clear and accessible for everyone who interacts with the Gardener Hammersmith cookie framework.

We group cookies into three main types. Essential cookies are necessary for fundamental functions such as session management, security and basic navigation. These cookies make sure that pages load properly and that the application behaves reliably. Essential cookies do not require opt-in because they are crucial for delivering the core service.

Analytics cookies help us measure and improve performance. We and our partners use analytics cookies to understand patterns of use, to perform performance monitoring, and to identify technical issues so the gardener-hammersmith experience is faster and more stable. Analytics cookies collect aggregated data about page visits, error rates and resource loading times to support informed decisions about site improvements.

Marketing and Personalisation

Marketing cookies are used to provide relevant content and promotional messages by remembering choices and preferences. These cookies may be used to tailor communications and to display content that is meaningful to the user. Marketing cookies may come from third parties and are intended to measure the effectiveness of campaigns without revealing personal identities.

Performance monitoring is a key reason for analytics cookies. By collecting anonymised timing and usage metrics we can detect slow-loading features, optimize images and scripts, and reduce errors. This helps Gardener Hammersmith (also referenced as GH Cookie Policy) maintain a responsive experience. Performance data is used in aggregate and is not tied to personally identifiable information.

User control is central to our approach. You can manage cookies in several ways: change your browser settings to block or delete cookies, select cookie categories via preference controls when presented, or use built-in opt-out features provided by some third-party providers. While opting out of analytics or marketing cookies may reduce personalization, it will not prevent access to essential functions.

How to Manage Cookie Preferences

Below are practical steps users can take to exercise control over cookies. Options include:

• Browser settings — most browsers allow you to accept or reject cookies and to clear stored data.
• Preference banner — where shown, use the cookie preference banner to choose categories like essential, analytics, and marketing.
• Third-party opt-outs — some analytics and advertising partners provide opt-out mechanisms to limit tracking.

Data retention and sharing: cookies set a retention period appropriate to their purpose. Essential cookies are typically short-lived, while analytics cookies may persist longer to enable trend analysis. Third-party cookies are governed by those providers’ policies; we require that partners respect privacy and process data only for permitted uses in relation to Gardener Hammersmith services.

Changes to this cookie policy will be published as needed. We may update the Gardener Hammersmith cookies statement to reflect changes in technology, regulatory requirements, or third-party services. Please review periodically to stay informed. By continuing to use the services while cookies are active you acknowledge the terms of this cookie policy. Rights and choices remain available: you can always adjust settings or clear cookies if you prefer a different level of tracking or personalization.