Cookie Policy for Gardener Elephant and Castle
Gardener Elephant and Castle is committed to transparency about how we use cookies and similar technologies. This cookie policy explains what cookies are, why we use them on the Gardener Elephant & Castle digital properties, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to interact with our pages you accept the practices described here unless you change your settings.
What are cookies and why we use them
Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help the Gardener Elephant and Castle site remember information about your visit. Cookies do not typically identify you personally; they store technical identifiers and preferences that improve your browsing experience and the performance of our services.
The types of cookies we use fall into three main categories: essential, analytics, and marketing. Each category plays a specific role in how Gardener Elephant and Castle operates and how we monitor performance and engagement across pages.
Cookie categories explained
To make this clear, here are the primary cookie types we deploy on Gardener Elephant & Castle:- Essential cookies — required for basic site functions, security, and accessibility.
- Analytics cookies — used for performance monitoring, usage statistics, and aggregated insights.
- Marketing cookies — enable personalised content and measure campaigns across advertising networks.
Essential cookies keep key features working: session management, language choices, and secure areas of the site. These cookies are strictly necessary for the site to function and cannot be disabled if you want to use core features. You will notice improved reliability and fewer interruptions when essential cookies are enabled.
Analytics and performance monitoring cookies help the Gardener Elephant and Castle team understand how pages are used and where performance can be improved. These cookies collect anonymous data such as page visits, load times, navigation paths, and error reports. We use this information to measure and enhance site speed, stability, and the overall user experience.
Marketing cookies allow us to provide more relevant content and promotions by remembering preferences across sessions and, when applicable, across partner networks. These cookies do not directly reveal personal identity but they can build a profile of interests to show more useful content.
You control cookies through your browser settings and available in-page controls. Most modern browsers let you block or delete cookies, restrict third-party cookies, or receive warnings before a cookie is stored. For Gardener Elephant and Castle interactions, you may also adjust consent settings where offered to limit analytics or marketing cookies while keeping essential cookies active.
If you choose to disable analytics cookies, performance monitoring will be limited and we may not detect issues that affect load times or user flows as quickly. Maintaining analytics cookies at a basic level helps us prioritize technical improvements and make the Gardener Elephant & Castle experience faster and more reliable for everyone.
User control and consent
We recommend reviewing your cookie preferences regularly. You can:- accept all cookies for the fullest experience,
- reject marketing cookies while allowing analytics,
- or permit only essential cookies for basic functionality.
Policy updates and retention
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how Gardener Elephant & Castle operates. Cookie retention periods vary by cookie type: essential cookies are often short-lived, analytics cookies may span several months, and marketing cookies can persist longer to enable campaign measurement. We review and limit retention to what is necessary.Final note — This statement explains how Gardener Elephant & Castle uses cookies for essential operation, analytics-driven performance monitoring, and targeted marketing. By managing your cookie settings you choose the balance between functionality, privacy, and personalization.
For clarity: this cookie policy covers cookie categories, user control options, and the specific purpose of performance monitoring, while avoiding operational or contact details unrelated to cookie handling. Your preferences matter and drive how Gardener Elephant & Castle tailors the browsing experience.
Effective use of cookies enables a faster, more secure, and more relevant interaction with our content. Please review settings at any time and adjust your consent to reflect your privacy preferences.