Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 16/04/2026

This Cookie Policy explains how The Garden Games Club (“we”, “us”, and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are deleted manually

2. Legal basis for using cookies (GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, we must have a lawful basis for processing personal data collected through cookies.

We use cookies based on:

  • Consent – for non-essential cookies (such as analytics and marketing cookies)

  • Legitimate interests – for strictly necessary cookies required for the website to function

You can withdraw your consent at any time via your cookie settings.

3. How we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website operates correctly

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Remember user preferences

  • Support marketing and advertising (where applicable)

4. Types of cookies we use

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as navigation, security, and access to secure areas. These do not require consent.

Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website (e.g. pages visited, time spent). This helps us improve site performance.

Functionality cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences (such as settings or selections) to improve your experience.

Marketing cookies (if used)

These cookies track visitors across websites to deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness.

5. Third-party cookies

We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics, payment providers, or embedded content (e.g. social media platforms). These third parties may place cookies on your device.

We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy and cookie policies for more information.

6. Your rights under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access your data

  • The right to request correction of inaccurate data

  • The right to request deletion of your data (where applicable)

  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

  • The right to object to certain types of processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Managing cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies entirely or partially

  • Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information, visit: www.allaboutcookies.org

8. Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.

9. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

The Garden Games Club
Email: hello@thegardengamesclub.com
Website: www.thegardengamesclub.com