Cookie Policy
- WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the site owners. This policy explains what cookies we use on [www.caledoniagladiators.co.uk] (the “Site”), why we use them, and how you can control them.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains more generally how we use your personal data.
- HOW WE USE COOKIES
We use cookies for a number of reasons, including to:
– Make our Site work as you’d expect
– Remember settings and preferences during and between visits
– Improve the speed/security of the Site
– Allow you to share pages with social networks
– Continuously improve our Site for you
– Understand how visitors use our Site, so we can make it better
– Support ticketing, merchandise purchases, and account log-in
- TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for the Site to function properly, for example enabling you to log in, complete a ticket purchase, or use the shopping basket. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies, and they can only be disabled by changing your browser settings.
Examples:
– Session/login cookies
– Shopping basket / checkout cookies
– Security and load-balancing cookies
Performance and analytics cookies
These collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often, and whether visitors get error messages. This helps us improve how the Site works. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Examples:
– Google Analytics (or similar analytics provider)
– Site performance monitoring tools
Functionality cookies
These allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.
Examples:
– Language/region preference cookies
– “Remember me” login cookies
Targeting/advertising cookies
These may be set through our Site by our advertising partners or social media platforms. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites, including through platforms such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram), X, and Google.
Examples:
– Social media pixel/tracking cookies
– Retargeting/advertising network cookies
[Delete/adjust any category above that doesn’t apply to your Site — for example, remove “Targeting/advertising cookies” if you don’t run social media ad campaigns.]
- THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our behalf. These third parties may include:
– Ticketing and box office platforms
– Payment processors
– Google Analytics (or other analytics providers)
– Social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok, YouTube) if you interact with embedded content or share buttons
– [British Basketball League / governing body platforms, if applicable]
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please check the relevant third party’s own website for more information about the cookies they use.
- HOW LONG DO COOKIES LAST?
– Session cookies: deleted automatically when you close your browser
– Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a set period (or until manually deleted), which varies by cookie – typically between 30 days and 2 years
- MANAGING AND DISABLING COOKIES
When you first visit our Site, you’ll be shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by [clicking here / visiting the cookie settings link in our footer].
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
– View what cookies you have and delete them individually
– Block third-party cookies
– Block cookies from particular sites
– Block all cookies from being set
– Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that if you disable strictly necessary cookies, parts of the Site (such as ticket purchasing or account log-in) may not work properly.
Useful links for managing cookies in common browsers:
– Google Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
– Mozilla Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
– Safari: support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
– Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
- CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal/regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
- CONTACT US
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: enquiries@caledoniagladiators.co.uk
Post: Caledonia Gladiators, Playsport, Stewartfield Way, East Kilbride, G744GT