Cookie Policy | South Wales Crucible
Last updated: 15 March 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember settings, measure usage and support core functionality. Some are placed directly by the site you visit, while others may come from third-party services such as analytics or advertising partners. In this policy, we use “cookies” as a broad term that can also include similar technologies like pixels or local storage where relevant.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies and comparable technologies for several reasons, including the following:
- Strictly necessary: required for the Site to function (e.g. load balancing, security, remembering cookie preferences). These cannot be disabled if you want to use the Site.
- Functionality: to remember your choices (e.g. region, display preferences) and to provide enhanced features.
- Analytics and performance: to understand how visitors use the Site (e.g. which pages are viewed, how long users stay, how they arrived). This helps us improve content and user experience. Data may be aggregated and anonymised.
- Advertising and affiliate: to record that you visited the Site, clicked a link to a partner operator, or completed an action (e.g. sign-up) so we can attribute referrals and measure the effectiveness of our content. This may involve third-party cookies from our affiliate or advertising partners.
3. Cookies we use
Below is an overview of the main cookie categories we may use. The exact services involved can change over time as the Site evolves or partners are updated, so this policy may be revised periodically.
| Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Site operation, security | First-party, necessary | Session or short |
| Cookie consent / preferences | First-party | Up to 12 months |
| Analytics (e.g. traffic, behaviour) | First- or third-party | Session to 24 months |
| Affiliate / referral tracking | First- and third-party | Typically 30–90 days |
Cookies placed by third parties are governed by the policies of those external providers. Because we do not directly control their behaviour, you should review the relevant third-party privacy and cookie notices if you want more detail.
4. Consent and your choices
Where the law requires consent for non-essential cookies, we aim not to place them until you have had the chance to accept, reject or manage those preferences. When available, you may see a cookie notice or preference tool that lets you control these settings.
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse third-party cookies, remove stored cookies or block all cookie activity entirely. Doing so may affect how parts of the Site function, including whether certain preferences are remembered.
5. Do Not Track and similar signals
Some browsers provide a “Do Not Track” or similar signal. Because there is no universal standard for interpreting those signals, we do not necessarily respond to them in a consistent automated way. If you want to limit tracking, the most reliable option is to use the consent and browser controls described above.
6. Updates to this policy
We may change this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect updates in technology, legal requirements or the way the Site operates. When we do, the “Last updated” date will change. If a revision is material, we may also refresh consent choices where appropriate.
7. Contact
If you have questions about how cookies are used on South Wales Crucible, please use the contact details referenced in our Privacy Policy or elsewhere on the Site.