Privacy and Cookie Policy

Last updated: [1st June 2026]

This Privacy and Cookie Policy describes how Oxford Gardeners (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you use our website. It also outlines the cookies we use and your rights regarding them.

By using our website, you agree to this policy.

1. Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with initial capital letters have specific meanings as defined below. These definitions apply regardless of whether the terms appear in singular or plural form.

Definitions

Company: Refers to Oxford Gardeners.

Services: Refers to the website and any services provided through it.

User: Refers to any person accessing the website.

You: Refers to the individual using the website or the organisation they represent.

Cookies: Small files placed on your device to store browsing information.

Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.

Usage Data: Data collected automatically, such as the pages you visit or the time spent on them.

Website: Refers to Oxford Gardeners, accessible at https://oxfordgardeners.co.uk.

2. Data Collection and Usage

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

We may collect the following personal data when you use our website:

• Name and contact information (such as your email address and telephone number)

• Information submitted through contact forms

• Usage Data collected automatically

Usage Data

Usage Data may include information such as:

• Your IP address

• Browser type and version

• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and the date/time of access

• Device-specific information, such as operating system and browser

Tracking and Cookies Data

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on our website.

3. Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience. They help us understand how the website is used, remember your preferences, and deliver tailored content.

Types of Cookies We Use

Necessary Cookies

Essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

• wpEmojiSettingsSupports (Session)

• cookieyes-consent (1 Year)

• elementor (Persistent)

Analytics Cookies

Help us analyse website usage and improve performance.

Examples may include:

• _ga

• ga*

• _gcl_au

• CLID

• _clck

• _clsk

• MR

• SM

Expiry periods vary depending on the cookie.

Performance Cookies

Used to monitor website performance and improve user experience.

Examples may include:

• SRM_B

Advertising Cookies

Used by advertising platforms to measure campaign performance and deliver relevant advertising.

Examples may include:

• MUID

• ANONCHK

• IDE

How We Obtain Consent

We use CookieYes to display a cookie consent banner. This allows you to accept, reject, or manage non-essential cookies and withdraw consent at any time.

Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the website.

For more information about cookies, visit:

https://www.allaboutcookies.org

4. How We Use Your Data

We may use your personal data to:

• Provide and maintain our website

• Respond to enquiries submitted through our contact forms

• Monitor website performance and usage

• Improve our services and user experience

• Maintain website security

• Comply with legal obligations

5. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your personal data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent where applicable

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our Contact Page:

https://oxfordgardeners.co.uk/contact/

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, administrative, and security requirements.

Usage Data may be retained for longer periods where necessary to improve website security or functionality.

7. Security of Data

We take reasonable and commercially acceptable measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy and Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy and Cookie Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us via our Contact Page:

https://oxfordgardeners.co.uk/contact/