Cookie Policy
Last Updated: 26/8/2024
NOTE: This Cookie Policy was originally drafted in English. If this Cookie Policy is provided in any language other than English, the translation is intended for informational purposes only. In the event of any conflict or discrepancy between the English-language version and any translated version, the English-language version shall prevail. Read our Terms of Use here at https://bbcfreak.com/terms-of-use/. Read our Privacy Policy here at https://bbcfreak.com/privacy-policy/.
This Cookie Policy outlines how bbcfreak.com ("Website," "we," "us," or "our") utilizes cookies and similar technologies to identify you when you visit our website at https://bbcfreak.com ("Website"). It details what these technologies are, the reasons for their use, and your rights to manage our use of them. In certain instances, we may use cookies to gather personal information or data that may become personal information when combined with other details.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Website owners commonly use cookies to ensure their websites function properly, operate more efficiently, and gather reporting information. Cookies that are set by the website owner (in this instance, bbcfreak.com) are referred to as "first-party cookies." Conversely, cookies set by entities other than the website owner are known as "third-party cookies." These third-party cookies facilitate the provision of features or functionalities by third parties on or through the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The entities that set these third-party cookies can recognize your device both when you visit the specific website and when you visit certain other websites.Why do we use cookies?
We use both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes. Certain cookies are necessary for technical reasons to ensure our Website functions properly; these are known as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Additionally, other cookies allow us to track and target user interests to improve the experience on our Online Properties. Third parties also deploy cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other functions, as described in more detail below.How can I control cookies?
You have the right to choose whether to accept or decline cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through the Cookie Consent Manager, which allows you to select the categories of cookies you wish to accept or reject. Please note that essential cookies cannot be declined, as they are critical to providing the services you request.The Cookie Consent Manager is accessible through the notification banner and on our website. If you decide to reject cookies, you can still use our website; however, certain functionalities and areas may be limited. Additionally, you can adjust your web browser settings to accept or reject cookies.
The table below details the specific types of first- and third-party cookies used on our Website, along with their respective purposes (note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the particular Online Properties you visit).
Analytics and customization cookies:
These cookies gather information that is used in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being utilized, evaluate the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, or assist us in personalizing the Website to enhance your experience.Name: _ga
Purpose: These cookies record a unique ID that is used to generate data about the user's activity on the website.
Provider: bbcfreak.com
Type: http_cookie
Service: Google Analytics View Service Privacy Policy
Expires in: 1 year 1 month 4 days
Name: _ga_#
Purpose: These cookies are used to distinguish individual users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier, enabling the calculation of visits and sessions.
Provider: bbcfreak.com
Type: http_cookie
Service: Google Analytics View Service Privacy Policy
Expires in: 1 year 1 month 4 days
Advertising cookies:
These cookies are utilized to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions such as preventing the same ad from repeatedly appearing, ensuring that ads are correctly displayed for advertisers, and, in some cases, selecting advertisements based on your interests.Social networking cookies:
These cookies allow you to share pages and content from our Website that you find interesting through third-party social networking platforms and other websites. They may also be used for advertising purposes.How can I control cookies on my browser?
Since the methods for refusing cookies through your web browser controls differ from browser to browser, it is recommended that you consult your browser's help menu for specific instructions. Below is information on how to manage cookies on the most commonly used browsers: In addition, most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit:What about other tracking technologies, like web beacons?
Cookies are not the only method we use to recognize or track visitors to a website. We may also employ other, similar technologies, such as web beacons (also known as "tracking pixels" or "clear gifs"). These are small graphic files with a unique identifier that allows us to recognize when someone has visited our Website or opened an email containing them. This capability enables us to, for instance, monitor user traffic patterns across different pages on our website, communicate with cookies, determine whether you arrived at the website via an online advertisement on a third-party site, enhance site performance, and measure the effectiveness of email marketing campaigns. In many cases, these technologies depend on cookies to function properly, so declining cookies may impair their performance.Do you use Flash cookies or Local Shared Objects?
Websites may also utilize "Flash Cookies" (also known as Local Shared Objects or "LSOs") to perform various functions, such as collecting and storing information about your use of our services, preventing fraud, and supporting other site operations.If you prefer not to have Flash Cookies stored on your computer, you can adjust your Flash player's settings to block Flash Cookies storage by using the tools available in the Website Storage Settings Panel. Additionally, you can manage Flash Cookies by accessing the Global Storage Settings Panel and following the provided instructions. These instructions may include steps on how to delete existing Flash Cookies (referred to as "information" on the Macromedia site), prevent Flash LSOs from being placed on your computer without your consent, and (for Flash Player 8 and later) block Flash Cookies that are not delivered by the operator of the page you are currently visiting.
Please be aware that restricting or limiting the acceptance of Flash Cookies in your Flash Player settings may reduce or impair the functionality of certain Flash applications, including those that may be used in connection with our services or online content.
Do you serve targeted advertising?
Third parties may place cookies on your computer or mobile device to deliver advertising through our Website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites to display relevant advertisements about goods and services that might interest you. They may also use technology, such as cookies or web beacons, to measure the effectiveness of these advertisements. By collecting information about your visits to this and other websites, they can provide targeted advertisements that align with your interests. The information gathered through this process does not allow us or the third parties to identify your name, contact details, or other personally identifiable information unless you choose to provide it.How often will you update this Cookie Policy?
We may periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory purposes. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date, and you waive any right to receive specific notice of each such change.
It is your responsibility to review this policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.
Your continued use of the Services after the revised policy has been posted constitutes your acceptance of those changes.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates the most recent update.