Cookie Policy for Gardening Lee
Gardening Lee values your privacy and aims to make cookie use clear. This cookie policy explains how GardeningLee and associated services use cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance, monitor behavior for better service delivery, and support relevant marketing. Cookies are small data files placed on your device. This policy describes the types of cookies we use, how they help with performance monitoring, and the controls available to you.
At Gardening-Lee we use cookies only for specific purposes. Cookies help the platform remember preferences, maintain secure sessions, and gather aggregate statistics. Below we outline the primary cookie types and what each accomplishes so you can make informed choices about your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for core functions. They enable secure logins, maintain session state, and allow shopping-cart and checkout features to operate. Without essential cookies the service would not perform reliably.
- Analytics cookies: Used for performance monitoring and analytics. These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site, which pages are most visited, and how users navigate. This helps Gardening Lee improve content and site structure.
- Marketing cookies: These cookies deliver content and advertisements that may be relevant to your interests. They can also limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Performance Monitoring and Purpose
Performance monitoring is a core reason we use analytics cookies. By tracking page load times, error rates, and interaction flows, we can identify bottlenecks and optimize site speed. Analytics data is typically aggregated and anonymized so it supports overall improvement without identifying individuals. These insights enable faster page delivery, more reliable features, and a smoother experience when engaging with our gardening resources and tools.
User control over cookies is important. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, and many browsers allow site-specific adjustments. Additionally, browser extensions and privacy tools can block trackers. While disabling some cookies may affect functionality, you will still be able to access basic content in many cases. We recommend reviewing cookie settings to balance privacy with a tailored user experience.
Third-party cookies are sometimes set by external analytics and advertising partners. These providers help us measure performance and run marketing that supports the content and services we provide. We evaluate partners to ensure they follow best practices; however, third-party cookie behavior is governed by their policies. Gardening Lee does not sell personal data and strives to minimize the amount of personal information associated with cookies.
Retention and data handling vary by cookie type. Essential cookies are retained only as long as necessary for session management, while analytics cookies may be stored for longer periods to spot trends. Where possible, data is aggregated and anonymized. Security measures are in place to protect cookie data against unauthorized access and misuse.
You have several options to control cookie use: adjust browser privacy settings, clear cookies, use private browsing modes, or install tracker-blocking tools. Below are simple actions you can take:
- Disable non-essential cookies via browser settings.
- Clear cookies periodically to remove stored identifiers.
- Use privacy extensions to block trackers site-wide.
In summary, this cookie policy explains how Gardening Lee (including references as GardeningLee and Gardening-Lee) uses cookies to support essential operations, performance monitoring, and marketing. We aim to be transparent about cookie practices and to provide clear controls so you can choose how cookies affect your browsing. Periodic updates to this policy may occur to reflect changes in technology or law; please review cookie settings when you notice changes. Thank you for taking the time to understand how cookies help deliver a secure, responsive, and relevant experience.