What cookies are.
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. Some are essential for a site to work; others remember preferences, measure how a site is used, or enable third-party content like embedded maps. Similar technologies (such as local storage) work the same way, and this policy covers those too.
How we ask for your consent.
When you first visit this website, a cookie banner asks whether you accept non-essential cookies. Until you say yes, we set only strictly necessary cookies — analytics and third-party content stay off. That's the approach UK law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, alongside the UK GDPR) requires, and it's the right thing to do anyway.
You can change your mind at any time using the cookie settings link on this website, or by clearing cookies in your browser — the banner will ask again on your next visit.
Strictly necessary cookies.
These are required for the website to work and to remember your consent choices. They don't need consent, and they can't be switched off.
- cookieyes-consent — set by our consent banner to record which cookie categories you've accepted or rejected, so we don't ask you on every page. Lasts 12 months
- WordPress cookies (names beginning wordpress_ or wp-settings-) — set only for nursery staff who log in to manage the website. Ordinary visitors never receive these
Our enquiry forms don't set any cookies.
Analytics cookies — only with your consent.
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this website — which pages are read, how people arrive, and where the site could be better. The information is aggregated; we don't use it to identify you.
- _ga — distinguishes visitors. Set by Google Analytics. Lasts 2 years
- _ga_* — maintains your session state. Set by Google Analytics. Lasts 2 years
Google's use of this information is described in the Google Privacy Policy.
Third-party content — only with your consent.
Our Contact page includes an embedded Google Map showing where to find us. The map only loads after you've consented — until then, you'll see our address and a link to open Google Maps instead. When the map loads, Google may set its own cookies on your device, governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
Managing cookies yourself.
Beyond our banner, every browser lets you view, block, and delete cookies in its settings. Blocking all cookies may stop parts of some websites working, though this site is built to work without non-essential cookies. Independent guidance on managing cookies is available from the ICO at ico.org.uk.
More information.
How we handle personal information more broadly — including your rights and how to contact us — is set out in our Privacy Policy. Questions about cookies on this site are welcome at office@smithfieldnursery.co.uk or on 020 7236 1000.
