This Cookie Policy explains how ServiceSport UK Limited (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our websites, including but not limited to www.servicesport.com (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them. This policy is written in accordance with UK data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and ePrivacy regulations, and is designed for users in the UK and globally.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, ServiceSport) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g. like advertising, interactive content, and analytics).
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website. Third parties serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes. This is described in more detail below.
3. The Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytical | Google Analytics – distinguish users | 2 years | Third-party (Google) |
| _gid | Analytical | Google Analytics – distinguish users | 24 hours | Third-party (Google) |
| cookie_consent | Necessary | Stores user’s cookie consent | 1 year | First-party |
| PHPSESSID | Necessary | Maintains session data | Session | First-party |
| fr | Marketing | Used by Facebook for tracking and ad personalisation | 3 months | Third-party (Facebook) |
4. How You Can Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager on our website. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with services.
Browser settings also allow you to control cookies. Here’s how to disable cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may use third-party cookies such as those from Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Hotjar, and others to provide additional functionality, perform analytics, or deliver ads. These cookies are subject to the third parties’ own privacy policies.
6. Cookies We May Use for Advertising
We work with advertisers and advertising networks that may use cookies to collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. This information helps display ads that are relevant to your interests.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
ServiceSport UK Ltd
Servicesport House
Unit 1 & 2 Drumhead Road,
Chorley North Business Park,
Chorley, Lancashire, PR6 7BX, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01257 264738