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What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, mobile phone or other device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise a device and store certain information about a visitor's actions or preferences.
We may also use technologies that perform similar functions, such as local storage, pixels, tags and scripts. In this policy, we use the term cookies to refer to cookies and these similar technologies.
Session and persistent cookies
Session cookies normally expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
First-party and third-party cookies
First-party cookies are set by The Endgame Group website. Third-party cookies are set by another organisation whose services are used on our website, such as an analytics provider.
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How we use cookies
We use cookies only where they help us operate, secure, understand or improve the website. Depending on the choices you make, cookies may be used to:
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enable essential website functions and maintain security;
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remember your cookie preferences;
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understand how visitors find and use the website;
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identify technical problems and improve website performance; and
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measure which pages and content are most useful to visitors.
We do not use analytics or other non-essential cookies unless you have consented to them through our cookie controls.
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Categories of cookies
Always Active
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly or to provide a service you have requested. They may also be used to remember your cookie choices and protect the website from misuse. These cookies cannot be switched off through our preference controls.
Optional
Analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, including which pages are visited and how visitors navigate between them. We use this information in an aggregated form to assess and improve the website.
We do not currently intend to use cookies for personalised advertising. If this changes, we will update this policy and request any consent required before those cookies are used.
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Cookies we use
The following table describes the principal cookies that may be used on this website. The precise name of some cookies may vary according to the configuration of the service.
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Cookie |
Provider |
Category |
Purpose |
Typical duration |
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cookie_preferences |
The Endgame Group |
Strictly necessary |
Records the cookie choices you make so that we can respect those preferences on future visits. |
Up to 12 months |
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_ga |
Google Analytics |
Analytics |
Helps distinguish visitors and produce statistical information about website usage. |
Up to 2 years |
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_ga_<container-id> |
Google Analytics |
Analytics |
Helps maintain session information and measure interactions with the website. |
Up to 2 years |
Analytics cookies will not be placed unless you accept analytics cookies through our consent controls.
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Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to collect statistical information about how visitors use our website. This may include information about pages viewed, approximate location, browser and device type, referral source and the time spent on the website.
We use this information to understand website performance and improve our content and services. We do not use Google Analytics to intentionally collect information that directly identifies you.
Google may process information collected through its analytics service in accordance with its own privacy terms. You can decline analytics cookies through our cookie preference controls.
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Managing your cookie choices
When you first visit the website, you should be given the opportunity to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Rejecting analytics cookies will not prevent you from accessing the main content of the website.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie preference control below. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your preferences were changed.
Browser controls
Most browsers also allow you to view, block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking all cookies may affect the way some websites function, including features that rely on strictly necessary cookies.
Browser controls do not always provide the same level of choice as a website's cookie preference tool, particularly where several types of cookies are used.
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Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including partner websites and social-media platforms. Those websites may set their own cookies when you visit them.
We do not control cookies placed directly by third-party websites. You should review the cookie and privacy information provided by the relevant third party before using its website.
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Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies or services used on the website, or where legal and regulatory requirements change.
The date shown at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently updated. Where appropriate, we may also notify visitors of significant changes through the website or our cookie controls.