This Cookie Policy explains how Dudley Sports Juniors FC (“we”, “our”, “the Club”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It outlines what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.

Cookies can be:

• Essential – required for the website to work.

• Functional – improve usability and personalisation.

• Analytics/Performance – help us understand how visitors use the site.

• Marketing/Tracking – used to deliver relevant advertising (we currently do not use these).

2. How We Use Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

• Ensure the site loads and functions correctly

• Improve performance and reliability

• Understand how visitors interact with our pages

• Support embedded content (e.g., maps, forms, social media feeds)

We do not use cookies to collect personal information without your consent, and we do not use advertising cookies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to operate. They include:

• Security and session cookies

• Cookies that enable navigation and basic functions

• Cookies required by our website hosting platform

You cannot disable essential cookies.

b) Analytics Cookies

If enabled, these cookies help us understand:

• Which pages are visited most

• How visitors move around the site

• How we can improve user experience

We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar services. These cookies only run with your consent.

c) Functional Cookies

These support enhanced features such as:

• Embedded maps

• Contact forms

• Social media integrations

If you disable these, some features may not work as intended.

4. Third‑Party Cookies

Some content on our website may be provided by third parties, such as:

• Google Maps

• Social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram)

• Embedded forms or external services

These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing their privacy policies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, if required you may be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non‑essential cookies

• Manage individual cookie categories

You can also change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies

• Delete existing cookies

• Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Protection and Privacy

Any personal data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with:

• UK GDPR

• Data Protection Act 2018

• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our website’s functionality.

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