Last updated: March 2026
This cookie policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies are used on the Goodwood Betting Guide website, why they are used, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we handle personal data.
What Cookies Are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, to improve user experience, and to provide information to site operators. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services that the website uses (third-party cookies).
Similar technologies include web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs), local storage objects, and scripts that collect information about your browsing activity. For the purposes of this policy, all such technologies are referred to collectively as “cookies”.
How We Use Cookies
This website uses cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) because the site cannot operate properly without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choice so the consent banner is not shown on every visit | 12 months | First-party |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to identify which content is most useful, where users encounter difficulties, and how we can improve the site’s structure and performance. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics: distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated identifier | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4: maintains session state across page requests | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics: distinguishes users for the current browsing session | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Google Analytics: throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic pages | 1 minute | Third-party |
Google Analytics processes data in accordance with Google’s privacy policy, available at https://policies.google.com/privacy. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation, such as remembering your display preferences or the region you are browsing from. These cookies do not track your activity across other websites.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Stores your light or dark theme selection so the site displays your preferred appearance | 12 months | First-party |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are placed by third-party services that we use. We do not control how these third parties handle the data they collect. The primary third-party service that may set cookies on this site is Google (for Analytics and Fonts). Google Fonts may transmit your IP address to Google servers when typefaces are loaded, though Google states this data is not linked to your Google account or combined with other Google services data.
If we introduce additional third-party services that set cookies — such as embedded content from social media platforms, video hosts, or advertising networks — this policy will be updated to reflect those changes.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit this website, a consent banner will ask whether you accept non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, which will trigger the consent banner again.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. The steps vary by browser:
- Google Chrome — Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Other Site Data
- Mozilla Firefox — Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Site Data
- Safari — Preferences, then Privacy, then Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge — Settings, then Cookies and Site Permissions, then Manage and Delete Cookies
Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impairing core features.
Legal Framework
Our use of cookies complies with the following legislation:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) — requires a lawful basis for processing personal data, including data collected through cookies.
- Data Protection Act 2018 — the UK’s implementation of data protection principles.
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) — requires informed consent before setting non-essential cookies on a user’s device.
The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is the UK’s supervisory authority responsible for enforcing these regulations. The ICO provides detailed guidance on cookies and similar technologies on its website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the third-party services we integrate, or applicable legal requirements. The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.