What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, understand how you use the platform, and improve your overall experience. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for many website features to function properly.
This policy explains the types of cookies we use on the Turfers platform, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies on the Turfers platform, each serving a specific purpose to enhance your experience.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the Turfers platform. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access to your account, and booking transactions. Without these cookies, the platform cannot function properly. Essential cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use the Turfers platform, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter error messages. This data helps us understand usage patterns and improve the platform's performance and reliability. These cookies do not identify you personally.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the platform to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language, region, or display settings. They provide enhanced and personalised features so you have a more tailored experience when using Turfers.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with the Turfers platform. These cookies help us measure traffic, identify popular content, and analyse user journeys. The insights we gather are used to improve the platform and deliver a better experience for all users.
How We Use Cookies
The cookies on the Turfers platform serve the following purposes:
- Keeping you signed in during your browsing session
- Remembering your preferences and settings across visits
- Processing and securing turf booking transactions
- Analysing platform usage to identify areas for improvement
- Ensuring the platform loads efficiently and performs well
- Protecting against fraudulent activity and spam
We do not use cookies to serve targeted advertising or share your browsing data with third-party advertisers.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on the Turfers platform are set by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality. These include:
Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google reCAPTCHA on our contact form to protect against spam and automated abuse. This service may set cookies on your device to verify that you are a real user. Google's use of cookies is governed by their own privacy policy.
Analytics Providers
We may use third-party analytics services to help us understand how the platform is used. These services may set their own cookies to collect anonymised usage data. We ensure that any third-party analytics providers we work with comply with applicable data protection regulations.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over the cookies stored on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings through their preferences or settings menus. You can choose to:
- View and delete cookies that are currently stored on your device
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed
- Clear all cookies each time you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
Each browser handles cookie settings differently. You can typically find cookie management options in your browser's privacy or security settings. Consult your browser's help documentation for detailed instructions on how to manage cookies.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Turfers platform. Essential cookies are required for core features such as account access and booking transactions. If you disable these cookies, some parts of the platform may not work as expected.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. When we make changes, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at support@turfers.co. We are happy to help you understand how cookies are used on the Turfers platform.