Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
EIHStats.co.uk uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and remembering your preferences (e.g., selected competition). These cookies do not collect personal information.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience. These cookies collect anonymised information about page views, time on site, and navigation patterns.
Legal basis: Consent (where required)
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as your selected competition (U16s or U14s), to provide a more personalised experience.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| comp | Remembers selected competition | Session | Essential |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Hosting providers: May set technical cookies for security and performance
- Analytics services: If implemented, may set cookies to track website usage
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. The method varies by browser - check your browser's help section.
- Device settings: Your mobile device may have settings to manage cookies and similar technologies.
Note: Blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website. Some features may not work correctly without essential cookies.
6. UK Cookie Law Compliance
This website complies with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR. Under these regulations:
- We use strictly necessary cookies without requiring consent
- We provide clear information about cookies used on our site
- We provide guidance on how to manage cookie preferences
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch via our social media channels.