Last updated: 2026-02-06
Cookie Policy for athletics-online.co.uk
This Cookie Policy explains how athletics-online.co.uk uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website at athletics-online.co.uk. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
Cookies & Tracking Technologies Used
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our site. Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. The main types of cookies we use include:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
- First-party Cookies: These are set by athletics-online.co.uk and can only be read by our site.
- Third-party Cookies: These are set by external services that appear on our pages.
Purposes of Cookies
Cookies serve various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Personalization Cookies: These allow us to remember your preferences and tailor your experience on our site.
- Advertising Cookies: These are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests.
How Users Can Control/Opt-Out
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
- Adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies. Most browsers provide instructions on how to manage cookies in their help sections.
- Using the cookie consent banner on our site to manage your preferences.
- Utilising third-party tools that allow you to opt-out of cookies.
Third-Party Cookies/Services
We may also use third-party cookies from services such as:
- Google Analytics – for tracking and analysing website traffic.
- Meta Pixel – for advertising and tracking user engagement.
- Cloudflare – for security and performance enhancements.
- YouTube embeds – for video content, which may set cookies on your device.
These third-party services may have their own cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
Data Retention & Security
We retain cookies for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy. We take appropriate security measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
Updates to the Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page. You are advised to review this policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected].