COOKIE POLICY

LAST UPDATED: SATURDAY 5 JULY 25

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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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  • 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)

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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)

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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.

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We do not use cookies to track users for third-party advertising networks.

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Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as embedded content from:

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These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

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When you visit our site for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

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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

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser

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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.

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