Cookies Policy

Stewarton Bowling Club - Cookies Policy

Last updated: 1 March 2026

Contents

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. It sets out what cookies are, which types we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you access a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, including settings and preferences.

Under UK law, cookies and any technology that stores or accesses information on a user’s device—including scripts, pixels, tags, and local storage—are regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

3. Legal Framework

Our use of cookies is governed by the following:

  • PECR – regulates the act of storing and accessing information on user devices and requires consent for non‑essential cookies. Consent must be informed, specific, and actively given.
  • UK GDPR – applies when cookies involve processing personal data and requires lawful, transparent processing and security measures.
  • Data Protection Act 2018 – supplements UK GDPR and provides additional national‑level provisions.

Under these rules, we must:

  1. Tell you cookies are being used,
  2. Provide clear, comprehensive information on what they do,
  3. Obtain your consent before setting non‑essential cookies.

4. Types Of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to operate correctly. They support security, page navigation, and core features.
Consent is not required for these cookies under PECR.

4.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies improve your experience by remembering preferences and enabling enhanced functionality. They require consent because they are not strictly necessary to deliver the service you requested.

4.3 Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by external providers we integrate with. We currently use:

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) — to collect anonymised usage statistics and understand how visitors interact with our site. Analytics cookies require prior consent under UK law.
  • Formly (webform provider) — used to power our online forms and ensure submitted form data functions correctly.

 

Third‑party cookies may collect information such as IP addresses, device details, and browsing behaviour. These also require consent under PECR.

5. The Cookies We Set

Cookie Name
Provider
Type
Purpose
Duration
1
Google
Third-Party
Tracks website usage and performance
24 months
2
Internal
Essential
Manages user sessions and security
Session

6. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions properly (essential cookies)
  • Remember your preferences and improve site usability (functional)
  • Measure performance and understand visitor behaviour (analytics)
  • Provide smooth form submissions and online services (Formly integration)

 

Analytics and functional tracking require your active consent and cannot be placed beforehand, in line with PECR Regulation 6 and ICO expectations.

7. Your Consent Options

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie banner offering you:

  • Accept All
  • Reject Non‑Essential
  • Manage Preferences

 

Consent must be freely given, specific and unambiguous, meaning we do not:

  • Use pre‑ticked checkboxes
  • Rely on continued browsing as consent
  • Block access to the website if you refuse cookies (“cookie walls”).

 

You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time via our Cookie Settings link (also available in the footer of all pages).

8. How You Can Manage Cookies

You can manage cookies in several ways:

Via our on-site cookie settings panel

Select your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link.

Via your browser

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies
  • Receive alerts before cookies are set

 

Instructions vary by browser.

If you block essential cookies it may affect site functionality and your ability to sign in and access your member account.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy when our use of cookies changes or when legislation is updated. If our cookie purposes change over time, your renewed permission will be asked for.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact:

Club Secretary
policies@sbc.scot