Cookies & Preferences

This page explains how Cambridge Garden Tool Library uses cookies and similar technologies. We follow the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help websites function and collect usage information. They may store preferences, session identifiers, or statistics about how the site is used.

2. Types of cookies we use

  • Essential cookies: Required for website operation, form submissions, and security features. These cannot be switched off in our systems.
  • Analytical cookies: Used in anonymised form to understand how visitors navigate the site and which sections are most useful.
  • Preference cookies: Remember your cookie choices so the banner doesn’t appear every time you visit.

3. Managing consent

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears. You can select “Allow” to enable optional cookies or “Only necessary” to continue with essential cookies only. Your decision is stored for twelve months and can be changed anytime by clearing cookies in your browser.

4. Third-party tools

We may use privacy-compliant analytics providers (for example, Microsoft Clarity or Plausible) that collect aggregated, anonymous metrics. No personal identifiers are recorded.

5. Data storage and access

Cookies are stored locally on your device. We do not combine cookie information with booking or contact data unless you explicitly consent to optional tracking.

6. How to control cookies manually

Most browsers allow control through settings menus. You can block, delete, or limit cookies as needed. Doing so may affect the website’s appearance or functionality but will not restrict access to our contact or booking pages.

7. Changes to this notice

We may update this Cookie Notice to reflect changes in the law or our practices. The current version replaces all previous ones and shows the date of the last update below.

Last updated: October 2025