Cookie Policy

 

Last updated: 29 July 2026

 

What Are Cookies?

 

This Cookie Policy explains how Shaw Gardens ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on [www.shawgardens.co.uk](http://www.shawgardens.co.uk).

 

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences and provide information about how visitors use the site.

 

How We Use Cookies

 

We use cookies to:

 

* Ensure our website operates correctly.

* Improve website performance and user experience.

* Remember your cookie preferences.

* Understand how visitors use our website.

* Help maintain the security of our website.

 

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it through our contact forms.

 

Types of Cookies We Use

 

1. Essential Cookies

 

These cookies are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off.

 

They may be used to:

 

* Maintain website security.

* Enable page navigation.

* Remember cookie consent preferences.

* Support contact forms and other core website functions.

 

Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.

 

2. Analytics Cookies

 

If enabled, analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information such as:

 

* Pages visited.

* Time spent on the website.

* Device type.

* General location (city or region).

* How visitors found our website.

 

We use this information to improve our website and the services we provide.

 

Analytics cookies are only placed after you have given your consent through our cookie banner.

 

3. Functional Cookies

 

Functional cookies remember choices you make, such as language preferences or other website settings, to provide a more personalised experience.

 

4. Marketing Cookies

 

At present, Shaw Gardens does not intentionally use advertising or marketing cookies.

 

If we introduce advertising or remarketing services in the future (for example, Google Ads or Meta Pixel), this Cookie Policy will be updated and your consent will be requested before such cookies are placed.

 

Cookies Set by Wix

Our website is hosted by Wix.com Ltd.

 

Wix places certain essential cookies to ensure the website functions correctly. These cookies support features such as:

 

* Security.

* Fraud prevention.

* Website performance.

* Session management.

* Cookie preference storage.

 

These cookies are required for the website to operate and do not require consent under UK law.

 

Third-Party Cookies

 

Depending on the features enabled on our website, third-party services may place cookies. These may include:

 

* Google Analytics (website analytics).

* Google Maps (embedded maps).

* YouTube or Vimeo (embedded videos).

 

Where required by law, these cookies are only used after you have provided your consent.

 

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

 

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

 

* Accept all cookies.

* Reject non-essential cookies.

* Manage your cookie preferences.

 

You can also change your browser settings to delete or block cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

 

Changes to This Cookie Policy

 

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or the technologies used on our website.

 

The latest version will always be published on this page.

 

Contact Us

 

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

 

Shaw Gardens Ltd.

Website: [www.shawgardens.co.uk](http://www.shawgardens.co.uk)

Email: shawgardens@live.co.uk

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