This Cookie Policy explains how Leeds News (leedsnews.football) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| darkMode | Stores your dark/light mode preference | Persistent |
| Consent cookie | Where this site uses a consent management platform, it stores your cookie choices so you are not asked again. The exact name depends on the platform in use. | Up to 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The specific cookies set may vary depending on which services this site has enabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __gads | Google Ad Manager | Ad delivery and targeting | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google Ad Manager | Ad personalisation | 13 months |
| test_cookie | DoubleClick | Checks if browser accepts cookies | 15 minutes |
| IDE | DoubleClick | Ad targeting and measurement | 13 months |
Third-party ad partners may also set cookies via our website. For details on these cookies, please refer to the respective privacy policies of our advertising partners.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
Managing Cookies
Where this site uses a consent management platform, you can change your choices at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer, which reopens that platform's preferences dialog. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies from your browser
- Block all cookies by default
- Allow cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.
Consent
Where a consent management platform is in use on this site, you will be shown its consent banner on your first visit and can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. Those choices are stored by the platform and can be changed at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link in our footer, in line with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@leedsnews.football.