Cookie Policy — www.citybikeliverpool.co.uk

At a Glance

Like most modern websites, we use cookies to ensure our platform functions correctly, to analyse our traffic, and to track affiliate referrals to the betting sites we review. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information such as your name, address, or banking details.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They act as a memory for the website, allowing it to remember your device, preferences, and behaviour across multiple sessions. This ensures a smoother, faster, and more personalised browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of www.citybikeliverpool.co.uk. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security protocols, and protection against fraudulent requests. Because the website cannot function properly without them, they cannot be disabled in our systems.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

We utilise tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our content. This helps us see which bookmaker reviews are the most popular, how long users stay on specific guides, and how they navigate between pages. All data collected is aggregated and anonymised. The main cookies include:

_ga — Used to distinguish unique users. (Expires after 2 years)
_gid — Used to distinguish users for shorter periods. (Expires after 24 hours)
_gat — Used to throttle the request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites. (Expires after 1 minute)

Affiliate Tracking Cookies

We provide independent reviews of new betting sites and UK bookmakers. When you click a link to visit a sportsbook from our site, an affiliate tracking cookie is often placed on your device by the operator's affiliate network. This securely logs that we referred you, allowing us to earn a small commission if you register. These cookies never store personal or financial data and typically expire within 30 to 90 days.

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the site to remember choices you make (such as acknowledging our cookie consent banner) so you don't have to be asked every time you visit. They typically remain on your device for up to 12 months.

3. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, third-party services embedded on our site may set their own cookies. This includes social media sharing widgets, video embeds, and dynamic sportsbook logo images served directly from operator domains. We do not have direct control over these cookies. We advise checking the privacy and cookie policies of these respective third parties for more information.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over your cookie settings. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. To manage or delete cookies, follow the instructions provided by your specific browser:

Please note: If you choose to disable all cookies, some parts of our site may not function as intended, and your user experience may be impacted.

5. Policy Updates & Contact

As web technologies and privacy laws evolve, we may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date of the most recent revision will always be displayed at the top of this page. By continuing to use www.citybikeliverpool.co.uk, you agree to our use of cookies as described here.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please reach out to our privacy team at: [email protected]