A cookie is a small text file placed on your device that stores information about a user’s use of a website. Tracking technologies, such as cookies and local shared objects (sometimes called “Flash cookies”) may be used by this website. We use cookies for allowing the website to work and enhancing usability, as well as for providing information to us. The different types of cookies we use are outlined below:
“Session based”: This is a temporary cookie and, once you close out of the website, any information is no longer needed and is deleted. It is essential for parts of the website to operate and is used to allow the website to carry background information as you navigate between pages, allowing the website to provide you an efficient service.
“Persistent”: This remains in the cookie file of your browser even after you log out of the website or close the browser. It enables a website to remember you the next time you visit the website and can remember your site settings preferences. You will be asked for your explicit consent before agreeing to the use of this function.
Given the nature of some cookies however, you may not be able to use all features of the website, or access secure areas, if these are disabled. For more information on cookies and why they are used, please visit: www.allaboutcookies.org
How Do We Use Cookies?
In common with many other website operators, we use cookies on our website. We use them to enrich your experience of using the website by allowing us to tailor what you see to what we have learned about your preferences during your visits to the site. Our cookies are also used to enable us to develop our website to reflect our fans and customers interests by noting who has seen which pages and advertisements, how frequently particular pages are visited and determining the most popular areas of our website. We and carefully selected third parties also use cookies to show you more relevant advertising online.
In general, we use the following types of cookie:
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use the shopping cart feature when buying match tickets etc.
Analytical/Performance Cookies:
These allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users can find what they are looking for easily.
Functionality Cookies:
These are used to improve the functional performance of the website and make it easier for you to use. For example, they are used to remember that you have previously visited the website and asked to remain logged into the website.
Targeting Cookies:
These cookies record your visit to our website and your browsing habits, such as the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. They are used to deliver advertising which is more relevant to your interests and also may be used to limit the number of times that you see an advertisement. They may be placed by us or by advertising networks with our permission. Please note, these cookies do not contain any of your personal information. For details on how to manage cookies and how to opt out of targeted marking see below.
By continuing to use our website without choosing to delete/block cookies, you agree that we can place these types of cookies on your device.
Managing Cookies
You have the ability to change your internet browser settings to accept or reject cookies. To find out how to do this please either refer to the “Help” menu of your specific browser or visit www.allaboutcookies.org - Manage Cookies.
If you do not wish to accept cookies from this website, please either disable them or leave this website. If cookies are disabled, however, it may mean that either you experience reduced functionality or may be prevented from using some, or all, of this site.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We aim to meet high standards and our policies and procedures are, therefore, constantly under review. From time to time we may change how we use and place cookies. Accordingly, we recommend that you check this page periodically in order to review our current policies and practices.