COOKIE POLICY
LAST UPDATED: SATURDAY 5 JULY 25

At Goalhanger Podcasts, we’re committed to protecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit The Rest Is Football website or sign up for The Players Lounge, our free fantasy football club for listeners.
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how The Rest Is Football ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.therestisfootball.com (the "Website").
We use cookies to improve your experience, provide essential functionality, analyze site traffic, and personalise content. This policy outlines what cookies we use and how you can control them.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or actions.
We may also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:
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Signing into a members-only area
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Submitting forms
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Managing privacy settings
Example: Session cookies for login authentication
b. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They collect anonymous information such as page visits, time spent on pages, and error messages.
Tools used: Google Analytics (with IP anonymisation)
c. Functional Cookies
These enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we’ve added to our site (e.g., embedded videos or podcasts).
Example: Remembering your preferences (e.g., username, region)
d. Marketing & Analytics Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits so we can serve relevant content and marketing messages. We may use these to promote The Rest Is Football on social media or advertising platforms.
Examples: Meta Pixel, Google Ads cookies
We do not use cookies to track users for third-party advertising networks.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as embedded content from:
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YouTube or Spotify (for podcast players)
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Cookie Consent and Control
When you visit our site for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Manage your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of the website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the site.
6. How Long Cookies Last
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Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
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Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them (usually no longer than 12 months)
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, notified to you.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at the restisfootball@goalhanger.com