Cookie Policy – Rift Competitions Ltd
Last Updated:21/11/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Rift Competitions Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies, tracking technologies, analytics tools and similar files on the website www.riftcompetitions.com (“the Website”). This Policy forms part of our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) when you browse the Website. They help the Website function correctly, improve performance, and provide analytical information to us.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – automatically deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – remain until expiry or manual deletion
- First-party cookies – set directly by our Website
- Third-party cookies – set by external services such as analytics providers
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1 Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to operate. They include functionality such as:
- User login and account management
- Shopping cart and checkout operations
- Security and fraud prevention
- Cookie consent preferences
These cookies do not require your consent.
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
Used to collect information about how users interact with the Website, including:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- User navigation paths
- Error or crash reporting
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These improve the Website experience by remembering preferences:
- Language
- Saved login details (if chosen)
- Competition browsing settings
2.4 Advertising & Tracking Cookies (If Enabled)
These help measure advertising effectiveness and may track user activity after clicking adverts.
Examples include:
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel cookies
- Google Ads remarketing cookies
These cookies require explicit consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies We May Use
The following third parties may use cookies on our Website:
- Google Analytics (if enabled)
- Meta/Facebook Pixel (if enabled)
- Stripe or PayPal (for secure payments)
- Security and fraud prevention providers
- Hosting and CDN providers
We do not control the operation of third-party cookies.
4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
- Essential cookies: Legitimate Interests
- Non-essential cookies: Consent
Consent for non-essential cookies is obtained via the cookie banner on your first visit.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Using Our Cookie Banner
You can accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time.
5.2 Through Your Browser
You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings:
- Chrome – Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari – Preferences → Privacy
- Firefox – Options → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge – Settings → Cookies & Site Permissions
Blocking cookies may affect Website functionality.
6. Cookies We Use – Examples
Essential Cookies
- Session ID cookies
- Login/authentication cookies
- Basket/checkout tracking cookies
Analytics Cookies (If Enabled)
- _ga
- _gid
- _gat
Advertising Cookies (If Enabled)
- _fbp (Meta Pixel)
- fr (Facebook)
7. Google Analytics (If In Use)
If enabled, Google Analytics tracks Website usage to help us improve performance. Data may be transferred outside the UK with appropriate safeguards.
8. Meta/Facebook Pixel (If In Use)
If enabled, the Meta Pixel helps measure ad performance and may track actions users take on our Website.
9. Data Protection
All data collected through cookies is processed in line with our Privacy Policy. You may exercise your data rights by emailing:
customerservice@riftcompetitions.com
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. The latest version will always appear on this page.