Scottish Esports – Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how ScotEsports CIC, trading as Scottish Esports (“we”, “us”, “our”), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, https://scotesports.org (the “Website”). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which details how we handle your personal data, and our Terms of Use, which govern your use of our services.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the website owners. Cookies help us recognise your device, remember your preferences, and generally improve your user experience.
2. Your Consent
When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear, asking for your consent to place non-essential cookies on your device. You can accept all cookies or customise your preferences. Your choices will be saved, but you can change your mind at any time by accessing the “Cookie Preferences” link, which can be found in the footer of our Website.
The lawful basis for setting non-essential cookies is your consent. For strictly necessary cookies, the lawful basis is that they are required for us to provide the services you have requested, as part of our contract with you.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We have categorised the cookies we use based on their purpose:
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function correctly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as logging into your account, managing your membership, processing payments, or setting your cookie preferences.
Purpose: User authentication, security, payment processing, and remembering your consent settings.
Providers: Scottish Esports, Stripe.
Note: You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the Website will not work as a result.
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to collect information about how visitors use our Website. They help us count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Purpose: To understand user behaviour, identify popular pages, and improve website functionality.
Providers: Google Analytics.
Retention: Data collected by these cookies may be stored for up to 2 years.
Note: We will only place these cookies on your device if you give us your explicit consent to do so.
c) Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by us or our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Purpose: To personalise content and marketing communications.
Providers: To be confirmed (if applicable).
Note: We will only place these cookies on your device if you give us your explicit consent to do so.
4. Third-Party Services
Some functions on our Website rely on third-party providers who may also set cookies on your device. We do not control the placement of these cookies. We recommend you read their respective policies for more information.
Google Analytics: We use this service to analyse website traffic. For more information on how Google uses data, please visit their Privacy & Terms page.
Stripe: Our payment processor for Supporter memberships. Stripe uses cookies to securely process payments and prevent fraud. These are typically classified as strictly necessary. For more information, please visit the Stripe Cookie Policy.
Discord: If you choose to connect your account to our Discord server, Discord may place cookies to enable this functionality. For more information, please see the Discord Privacy Policy.
5. International Data Transfers
The use of cookies from our third-party providers (such as Google, Stripe, and Discord) may involve the transfer of your personal data, including your IP address and online identifiers, to countries outside the United Kingdom, such as the United States.
We ensure that all such transfers comply with UK data protection law and that appropriate safeguards are in place. For more detailed information on these safeguards, please see the “Sharing information outside the UK” section of our Privacy Policy.
6. How to Manage Your Cookies
You have control over your cookie settings.
On Our Website: You can adjust your preferences at any time using the “Cookie Preferences” link in the footer of our Website.
In Your Browser: Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please be aware that if you disable all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, our Website may not function as intended.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
7. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data use practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@scotesports.org
Last Updated: 28 August 2025