Cookie Policy

Last Updated: [20.09.2025]

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Premier Win Competitions ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and use our competition platform services. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and analyzing how you use our services.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

Examples:

Authentication cookies (keeping you logged in)
Security cookies (preventing fraud and maintaining security)
Load balancing cookies (distributing traffic across servers)
Session cookies (maintaining your session state)

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest - these are essential for providing our services.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

We use:

Firebase Analytics - Tracks user interactions, page views, and app performance
Google Analytics - Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
Custom analytics - Platform-specific metrics for competitions and user engagement

Data Collected:

Page views and click patterns
Time spent on pages
Device and browser information
Geographic location (country/city level)
Competition participation metrics

Legal Basis: Your consent (you can opt-out at any time).

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Examples:

Language preferences
Currency settings
Competition preferences
Dark/light mode settings
Recently viewed competitions

Legal Basis: Your consent or legitimate interest for core functionality.

3.4 Payment and Security Cookies

These cookies are used for secure payment processing and fraud prevention.

We use:

Stripe cookies - Secure payment processing and fraud detection
Payment session cookies - Maintaining payment state during transactions
Security cookies - Detecting suspicious activity and preventing fraud

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for security and contract performance for payments.

3.5 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

We may use:

Social media pixels (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
Retargeting cookies - Showing relevant ads on other websites
Campaign tracking cookies - Measuring marketing effectiveness

Legal Basis: Your explicit consent (you can opt-out).

4. Third-Party Services and Cookies

4.1 Firebase (Google)

Purpose: Authentication, database, hosting, analytics Cookies Set:

__session (session management)
_ga, _gid (Google Analytics)
__firebase_* (Firebase services)

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Stripe

Purpose: Payment processing and fraud prevention Cookies Set:

__stripe_mid (fraud prevention)
__stripe_sid (payment session)

Privacy Policy: https://stripe.com/privacy

4.3 Node.js Session Cookies

Purpose: Server-side session management Cookies Set:

connect.sid (session identifier)
csrf-token (security protection)

5. How Long Cookies Last

Cookie Type Duration Session cookies Until you close your browser Authentication cookies 30 days (or until logout) Preference cookies 12 months Analytics cookies 24 months Marketing cookies 12 months Security cookies 24 hours to 12 months 6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences
View this Cookie Policy

6.2 Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer
Visiting your account settings page
Using our cookie preference center

6.3 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Data Protection and Privacy

7.1 Personal Data in Cookies

Some cookies may contain personal data such as:

User identifiers
Login status
Preference settings
Shopping cart contents

7.2 Data Sharing

We may share cookie data with:

Service providers (Firebase, Stripe) for platform functionality
Analytics providers for website improvement
Marketing partners (with your consent) for advertising

7.3 International Transfers

Some of our service providers (Google/Firebase, Stripe) may process data outside the UK/EU. These transfers are protected by:

Adequacy decisions
Standard contractual clauses
Appropriate safeguards

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have the right to:

Access your data
Rectify incorrect data
Erase your data
Restrict processing
Data portability
Object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@premierwincompetitions.co.uk

9. Cookies for Minors

Our platform is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe we have collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. When we do:

We'll post the updated policy on our website
We'll update the "Last Updated" date
For significant changes, we'll notify you via email or website banner
Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

11. Contact Information

For cookie-related questions:

Email: support@premierwincompetitions.co.uk
Address: PremierWin Competitions
Riddicks Sports Bar
22a Fowler Street
South Shields
Tyne And Wear
United Kingdom
NE33 1NA
Phone: 0330 311 2936

Data Protection Officer:

Email: support@premierwincompetitions.co.uk

12. Technical Details

12.1 Cookie Names and Purposes

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration Type `connect.sid` Our Platform Session management Session Essential `csrf-token` Our Platform Security protection Session Essential `user_preferences` Our Platform User settings 12 months Functional `_ga` Google Analytics 24 months Analytics `_gid` Google Analytics 24 hours Analytics `__stripe_mid` Stripe Fraud prevention 12 months Security `__stripe_sid` Stripe Payment session Session Essential `marketing_consent` Our Platform Marketing preferences 12 months Preference 12.2 Local Storage and Similar Technologies

We also use:

Local Storage - Storing user preferences and temporary data
Session Storage - Temporary data during your session
Web Beacons - Tracking email opens and engagement
Fingerprinting - For fraud prevention (minimal use)

13. Compliance

This Cookie Policy complies with:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
UK Data Protection Act 2018
Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
ePrivacy Directive

14. Opt-Out Links

Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Facebook Advertising: https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
All Marketing Cookies: Use our Cookie Preference Center

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.