Cookie Policy
Last updated: 23 September 2026
Theale Tigers FC (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar browser technologies on this website. This policy explains what they do, which ones need your permission and how to change your choice. Our Privacy Policy explains how we use personal data.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files stored by your browser. We also use browser local storage to remember your cookie choice. Some cookies are set by this website and others are set by services we use.
How we use them
- Essential: keep the website secure, operate forms and remember your cookie preference. These cannot be switched off in the preference panel.
- Analytics: Google Analytics helps us understand visits and improve the club website. It is used only if you allow analytics cookies.
Cookies and storage we use
| Category | Examples and provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | ttfc_cookie_consent in browser local storage and a first-party cookie, Theale Tigers FC |
Records whether you allow analytics. | Up to 180 days, unless cleared sooner. |
| Essential | __cf_bm, cf_clearance, _cfuvid and similar security cookies, Cloudflare |
Protects the website, manages traffic and helps detect malicious or automated requests. | Varies by security feature; some are short-lived and others may last longer. |
| Essential | wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_* and similar WordPress cookies |
Secures authorised website administration and signed-in sessions. | Session or the period selected when signing in. |
| Essential | WordPress and form security/session technologies | Operate website forms and protect submissions. | Session or as required for the feature. |
| Analytics | _ga and _ga_*, Google Analytics through Google Site Kit |
Measures visits and how the website is used. | Set only after consent; typically up to two years. |
Links to other websites, including our kit shop, Facebook and Google Maps, are governed by those websites’ own cookie and privacy policies. Visiting those services may allow them to set their own cookies.
Manage your choice
You can accept or reject analytics cookies, or use the preference panel to choose. Reopen the panel at any time using Cookie settings in the footer. If you withdraw consent, we stop loading Google Analytics and try to remove its first-party cookies. You can also clear cookies in your browser settings.
For more information about controlling cookies, see the Information Commissioner’s Office guidance.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy when the website or its services change. If a change affects your choice, we will ask you again. If you have a question about cookies, please contact Theale Tigers FC.
North Street Playing Field, Englefield Road, Theale, Reading, Berkshire, RG7 5AS.