Cookie Policy
Last Updated: February 13, 2026
1. 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 and to provide information to the owners of the site. Under UK law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 — PECR — and the UK GDPR), we must tell you about the cookies we use and get your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
2. Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or setting your privacy preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| FCNEC, SOCS, etc. | Stores your Google consent preferences | Variable |
| tvfootie_session | TVFootie authentication session | Session / variable |
B. Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies are only set if you give consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
C. Marketing / Affiliate Cookies
These cookies are used by our affiliate partner to track clicks on outbound links. They are only set if you give consent.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| vglnk.* | Sovrn (VigLink) | Affiliate link tracking | 2 years |
3. How to Manage Cookies
When you first visit our site from the UK, EEA, or Switzerland, Google's consent message will ask whether you agree to cookies used for advertising and analytics. You can accept, decline, or manage your choices. Outside those regions, non-essential cookies may be enabled by default.
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, or via the privacy settings link in Google's consent message. You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser. You can find instructions for popular browsers here:
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information about these cookies, please visit the relevant third party's website:
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
See also our Privacy Policy.