Last updated: August 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how snooker.news (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the Site to function correctly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session management
- Cookie consent preferences
- Security features
These cookies cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Site. This helps us improve content, layout, and user experience. We use:
Google Analytics — collects anonymised data about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user behaviour. Google Analytics uses cookies including _ga, _ga_*, and _gid. Data is processed by Google in accordance with their privacy policy. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
Analytics cookies are set only with your consent.
Advertising Cookies
We may use advertising cookies from third-party ad networks to display relevant advertisements on the Site. These cookies may track your browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads.
Third-party advertising partners may include Google AdSense and other ad networks. These partners have their own privacy and cookie policies.
Advertising cookies are set only with your consent.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences (e.g., preferred language or region). They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
Functional cookies are set only with your consent.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Site are set by third parties, including:
| Provider | Purpose | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Site analytics | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google AdSense | Advertising | policies.google.com/technologies/ads |
| YouTube | Embedded video content | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Social media platforms | Share buttons and embeds | Refer to each platform’s cookie policy |
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie policies for more information.
How to Manage Cookies
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit the Site, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the Site footer.
Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie consent preferences as described above.
Cookie Retention
| Cookie type | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Session or up to 12 months |
| Analytics cookies | Up to 26 months |
| Advertising cookies | Up to 13 months |
| Functional cookies | Up to 12 months |
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
