This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on this website, what types of cookies we set, and how you can manage or disable them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides further detail on how we handle your data.
What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function correctly, to improve user experience, and to provide information to site operators. Cookies are stored by your web browser and can be read by the website that created them on subsequent visits.
Similar technologies, including local storage and pixel tags, serve comparable purposes. References to cookies in this policy include these related technologies unless otherwise stated.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a limited number of purposes, all related to the operation and improvement of our website. We do not use cookies to build personal advertising profiles or to track your activity across other websites.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and ensuring the site displays correctly on your device. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under UK law, because they are needed to provide the service you have requested by visiting our site.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about which pages are visited most often, how long visitors spend reading our guides, which articles attract the most traffic, and how visitors navigate between pages. This data is collected in aggregate form and does not identify individual users. We use it to improve our content, identify technical problems, and understand which topics are most valuable to our readers.
Analytics cookies are set by third-party analytics services. These services process the data on our behalf in accordance with their own privacy policies and the data processing agreements we have in place with them.
Preference Cookies
If we implement features that allow you to customise your experience, such as remembering your theme preference or your cookie consent choice, preference cookies store those settings so they persist between visits. These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you clear them manually.
Third-Party Cookies
When our content includes links to external websites, those sites may set their own cookies when you visit them. We have no control over third-party cookies and they are governed by the privacy and cookie policies of the respective third-party sites. This applies to external links to organisations such as the GBGB, licensed bookmakers, and broadcast platforms referenced in our articles.
If our website embeds any third-party content such as video players or social sharing tools in the future, those services may also set cookies. This policy will be updated to reflect any such additions before they are implemented.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies that are not strictly necessary. There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the privacy or security section of your browser’s settings menu. The following links provide guidance for the most commonly used browsers:
Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impairing core features.
You can also manage analytics and advertising cookies across many websites through industry opt-out tools such as Your Online Choices, which is operated by the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance.
Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies have varying lifespans depending on their purpose. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, which varies by cookie but does not exceed twenty-six months for any cookie we set or authorise. You can delete persistent cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Legal Basis
Our use of strictly necessary cookies is based on legitimate interest, as they are required for the website to function. Our use of analytics and preference cookies is based on your consent, which you may withdraw at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie management options described above. Our cookie practices comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.