Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, mobile phone, or other device when you visit our website. They allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies can be session-based (temporary) or persistent (remain after you close your browser). They can be first-party cookies (set by our website) or third-party cookies (set by other services).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality, such as remembering your login information and securing your session
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or theme settings
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand how you use our website to improve user experience
- Marketing Cookies: Track your activity across websites to show relevant advertisements (only with consent)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies: These are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for temporary functionality like shopping cart management.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period. They help remember your preferences and improve your experience on subsequent visits.
Third-Party Cookies: We may allow third-party services (such as analytics providers) to set cookies on our website to provide services and analyze usage patterns.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics cookies to collect information about website traffic and user behavior. This helps us understand how our website is used and improve its functionality.
Session Management: Cookies used to maintain your session and remember your login information for security purposes.
User Preferences: Cookies that remember your chosen language, display preferences, and other customization settings.
Security Cookies: Used to prevent fraud and enhance security of our services.
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent notification. You can choose to:
- Accept All: Allow all cookies, including analytical and marketing cookies
- Reject: Only essential cookies will be used; we will not place analytical or marketing cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website or through your browser settings.
6. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to control how cookies are used. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies and other site permissions
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain links to external websites and third-party services that use their own cookies. We are not responsible for the cookies set by third parties. Please review their cookie policies for more information about how they use cookies.
8. Data Protection
Any personal information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your data and using it only for the purposes described in this policy.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date above and posting the revised policy on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: info@leftleysportsclub.org.uk
- Phone: 07903 878 577
- Address: LSC Community Hub, Martin Peters Court, Meadow Rd, Barking IG11 9FE
Your Consent
By continuing to use our website after the cookie consent notification, you are consenting to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences.