This cookie policy explains what cookies are, how this website uses them, which third-party services may set cookies when you visit, and how you can manage or refuse them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the operators of the site. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services that the website uses (third-party cookies).
Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
How We Use Cookies
This website uses a limited number of cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under UK data protection law.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Records whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies via the consent banner | 12 months | First-party |
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the website: which pages are viewed most, how long visitors spend on each page, and how they navigate between sections. This data is collected in aggregate and does not personally identify individual users. Analytics cookies are only set if you consent to them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Set by |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier. Used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data for site analytics reports. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_[container-id] | Used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain session state across page loads. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users for the purpose of counting page views within a 24-hour window. | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Throttles the request rate to Google Analytics to limit data collection on high-traffic pages. | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
Google Analytics processes data in accordance with the Google Privacy Policy. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymise IP addresses before storage, meaning your full IP address is not retained by Google in connection with your use of this site.
Third-Party Cookies
When you visit this website, certain third-party services may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies. The third-party services used by this website include:
Google Fonts. This website loads typefaces from Google Fonts. Google may set cookies or log your IP address when your browser requests font files. Google’s data practices are described in their privacy policy.
If you follow links from this website to external sites, including bookmaker websites, those sites will set their own cookies according to their own policies. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites.
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie consent banner. When you first visit this website, a consent banner allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, which will trigger the consent banner again.
Browser settings. All major web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or delete cookies that have already been set. The method varies by browser:
- Google Chrome cookie settings
- Mozilla Firefox cookie settings
- Apple Safari cookie settings
- Microsoft Edge cookie settings
Google Analytics opt-out. You can specifically prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which is available for all major browsers.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impairing core site features.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a Do Not Track (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity is not tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. This website does not currently alter its data collection practices in response to DNT signals. If you wish to limit tracking, we recommend managing cookies through your browser settings or using the Google Analytics opt-out add-on described above.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in applicable data protection law. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Further Information
For more information about how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy. For general information about cookies and how they work, visit allaboutcookies.org, an independent resource maintained by the digital advertising industry.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, you may also wish to consult the guidance published by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) on the use of cookies and similar technologies under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.