Cookie Policy for Gold Coast Comps Ltd
Effective Date: 31/03/26
This Cookie Policy explains how Ruby Competitions Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website https://goldcoastcomps.co.uk/ explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device or computer when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Gold Coast Comps) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., analytics, advertising, and social media).
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate. We refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website.
Specifically, we use cookies for:
- Essential website functionality (e.g., login sessions, shopping cart features)
- Analytics and performance (e.g., Google Analytics to monitor site usage and performance)
- Social media integration (e.g., Facebook Pixel to track social engagement and ad performance)
- Security and fraud prevention
3. Types of Cookies We Use
TypePurpose
Strictly Necessary Cookies | Required for core website functionality. Cannot be disabled.
Performance Cookies | Collect information about how visitors use our site.
Functionality Cookies | Enable enhanced features like remembering user preferences.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies | Help deliver relevant ads via social media platforms and measure their effectiveness.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and parts of the website may no longer function properly.
Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies you have and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
To learn how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
You may also opt-out of certain advertising cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative’s opt-out page: https://optout.networkadvertising.org
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us: