Cookie Policy – Basswin

This cookie policy explains how 1stgreenfield.org.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our information portal about Basswin. We've written this in plain language so you know exactly what happens when you browse our site, what data is collected, and how you can control it.

What cookies are and why we use them

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your device – your phone, tablet or computer – so it can remember certain information about your visit. Cookies help us understand how people use our site, which pages are most helpful, and whether our content is reaching the right audience. Some cookies are essential for the site to work properly; others help us improve the experience or measure our reach.

On 1stgreenfield.org.uk we use cookies for three main purposes: keeping the site functional, understanding visitor behaviour through analytics, and measuring the performance of links to Basswin. We don't use cookies to identify you personally, and we never sell cookie data to third parties.

The cookies we set directly

Our portal sets a small number of cookies to remember your choices and keep track of your session. These include:

• Preference cookies – these remember settings like your consent banner choice, so we don't ask you again on every visit.
• Session cookies – temporary identifiers that help us distinguish one browsing session from another. They expire when you close your browser.
• Functional cookies – these keep the site working smoothly, for example by remembering which accordion sections you've opened.

None of these cookies track you across other websites. They exist only within 1stgreenfield.org.uk and are deleted or expire according to their type – session cookies disappear immediately, while preference cookies may last up to twelve months so your choices persist between visits.

Third-party scripts and analytics

Like most informational websites, we use third-party services to measure traffic and understand where our visitors come from. The main service we rely on is Google Analytics, which sets its own cookies to count page views, session duration, and referral sources. Google Analytics data is anonymised and aggregated – it shows us patterns and trends, not individual behaviour.

We've configured Analytics to respect privacy: IP addresses are anonymised, and we don't pass personally identifiable information through tracking parameters. Still, Google operates the analytics platform, so their own privacy policy applies to the data they collect. You can read it at policies.google.com/privacy.

If you'd rather not be counted in our analytics, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Embedded content and scripts we don't control

Certain pages on our site may embed content from external platforms – for example, a responsible gambling video hosted on YouTube, or a social-media share button. When you load a page containing one of these embeds, the third-party provider may set its own cookies, governed by their own policies rather than ours.

We choose embeds carefully and only include them where they add real value – a video explaining self-exclusion, for instance, or a link to BeGambleAware. But we can't control what cookies those platforms set. If this concerns you, most browsers let you block third-party cookies entirely while still allowing first-party ones from the site you're visiting. Instructions for your browser are in the section below.

Managing cookies in your browser

You're in control. Every major browser lets you view, delete and block cookies, either globally or on a site-by-site basis. Turning off cookies won't break 1stgreenfield.org.uk – you'll still be able to read every page – but you may see the consent banner again, and we won't be able to remember preferences you've set.

Here's how to manage cookies in the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome – Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block only third-party cookies, or clear cookies for specific sites.
• Mozilla Firefox – Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers standard, strict and custom blocking levels.
• Safari – Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari blocks most third-party cookies by default.
• Microsoft Edge – Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.

On mobile devices the process is similar – look for Settings within your browser app, then Privacy or Site settings. If you use multiple browsers or devices, remember that cookie preferences are set per browser, so you'll need to configure each one separately.

Declining cookies without breaking the site

When you first visit 1stgreenfield.org.uk you'll see a consent banner asking whether you accept cookies. If you decline, we'll set one small cookie to remember that choice – that's the only way to avoid showing you the banner on every single page load – but we won't set any analytics or marketing cookies. The site remains fully readable and all information about Basswin stays accessible.

Declining cookies means we lose the ability to measure which pages are most useful, but it doesn't affect your access to content. It's a real choice, not a forced gate.

Changes to this policy

We review this cookie policy periodically and update it whenever our use of cookies changes – for example, if we start using a new analytics provider or retire an old one. When we make changes we'll update the date at the bottom of this page. Significant changes will be flagged with a notice on the homepage for a few weeks so regular visitors don't miss them.

The best way to stay informed is to check back here occasionally, especially if you have strong preferences about tracking and data collection.

Questions or concerns

If something in this policy isn't clear, or if you have a question about how cookies are used on 1stgreenfield.org.uk, write to us at [email protected]. We aim to reply within 48 hours on weekdays.

Last updated: 1 January 2026

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