How We Use Cookies
Effective Date: September 10, 2025
This notice explains how Sports-Ground.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes what they are, why we use them, and the controls available to you. We follow UK rules on cookies, including the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR.
1. What exactly is a cookie?
A cookie is a small data file placed on your device by your browser when a site asks it to. Cookies (and related tools like local storage, pixels and SDKs) help remember settings, keep sessions secure, measure traffic, and support features such as preferences and advertising.
2. Why we place cookies
- Run the site: keep you signed in, route requests reliably, and protect against abuse.
- Remember choices: save simple settings such as region or view options.
- Improve pages: see which content people use so we can refine navigation and speed.
- Advertising & measurement: where enabled, show relevant ads, cap repetition, and measure reach.
3. Categories we use
Essential
Strictly necessary for core functions (security, account access, load balancing). These operate without consent controls.
Preferences & features
Store simple settings to make the site feel familiar each time you return.
Analytics
Produce aggregate statistics (for example, which listings are viewed most). We use this to improve reliability and design.
Advertising/Measurement
When active, these support ad personalisation, frequency capping and performance reporting. Partners may recognise your browser across sites.
4. Third-party technologies
Embedded tools-such as maps, video players, analytics and ad networks-can set their own cookies. Their use is governed by each provider’s policy, not ours.
5. Your controls
- Consent panel: on first visit you can accept or manage non-essential cookies. Use “Cookie settings” (where shown) to revisit choices.
- Browser options: block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not work without certain cookies.
6. Lifespan
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies last longer and are removed on their expiry date or when you clear them.
7. Updates
We may revise this policy if our use of cookies changes or if the law requires it. Any changes will appear here with a new effective date.
8. Contact
Questions about cookies? Email: [email protected]
UK ICO cookie guidance: ico.org.uk.