1. INTRODUCTION
This Cookie Policy explains how SQUADCOMPETIX LTD uses cookies and similar technologies on the website https://www.squadcompetix.co.uk.
This policy applies to all users who access or use the website.
2. WEBSITE OPERATOR
The website is operated by:
SQUADCOMPETIX LTD
Company Number: 16925127
Registered Office: 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
GDPR contact email: privacy@squadcompetix.co.uk
3. WHAT ARE COOKIES
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when visiting a website.
They are used to ensure the proper functioning of the website, enhance user experience, improve security, and support analytics and marketing activities where permitted.
4. TYPES OF COOKIES USED
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled.
They enable core functionality such as user authentication, session management, fraud prevention, and platform security.
4.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember user preferences and enable optional features that improve usability.
4.3 Analytical / Statistical Cookies
These cookies collect aggregated information about how users interact with the website, such as pages visited, session duration, and traffic sources.
They are used for internal analysis and performance optimisation and are activated only where consent is provided.
4.4 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to display promotional content and communications relevant to the user.
These cookies are activated only with the user’s explicit consent and may involve third-party technologies.
They may process personal data through tracking or profiling mechanisms.
5. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
The website may use cookies provided by third-party service providers, such as analytics services, security tools, or payment-related technologies.
These third parties may act as independent data controllers or as processors, in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
SQUADCOMPETIX LTD does not sell personal data to third parties.
6. CONSENT
Upon first access to the website, users are presented with a cookie consent mechanism that allows them to:
- accept all cookies,
- reject non-essential cookies, or
- customise their preferences.
Non-essential cookies are not placed unless valid consent is obtained.
7. COOKIE MANAGEMENT AND WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT
Users may withdraw or modify their cookie consent at any time by:
- using the cookie management tool available on the website, or
- adjusting their browser settings.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
8. COOKIE STORAGE DURATION
Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose:
- strictly necessary cookies may be session-based,
- other cookies may persist for a limited period, not exceeding what is necessary for their intended purpose.
9. USER RIGHTS AND COMPLAINTS
Users have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority regarding the use of cookies and personal data.
In the United Kingdom, the competent authority is the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
10. RELATED POLICIES
This Cookie Policy should be read together with:
- the Privacy Policy, and
- the Terms and Conditions
available on the website.
11. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
SQUADCOMPETIX LTD reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time.
Any changes will be published on the website and will apply from the date of publication.