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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how YLN Competition (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

We use cookies in accordance with:

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

By continuing to browse our website and managing your preferences through our cookie banner, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.

Cookies do not usually contain information that directly identifies you.

2. How We Use Cookies

YLN Competition uses cookies to:

Ensure the website functions correctly
Remember your preferences and settings
Improve site performance and usability
Analyse traffic and user behaviour
Help protect against fraud and misuse
Support marketing and advertising (where consent is given)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and do not require your consent. They enable you to:

Log into your account
Navigate the site securely
Use checkout and account features

Without these cookies, the website will not function properly.

Lawful basis: Legitimate interest.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous information such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Error messages

We will only place these cookies on your device if you provide consent via our cookie banner.

Lawful basis: Consent.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as login details or regional settings.

Some functionality cookies may require consent depending on their purpose.

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

With your consent, these cookies may:

Show relevant adverts
Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Limit how often you see certain ads

These cookies may be set by third-party providers.

Lawful basis: Consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services such as analytics providers, advertising platforms, or social media integrations.

These third parties may set cookies on your device when you use our website. We do not control these cookies directly. Please refer to the relevant third party’s privacy policies for further information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:

Adjusting your preferences via our cookie banner
Changing your browser settings

You may withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.

6. Cookie Retention

Some cookies are session-based and expire when you close your browser. Others remain on your device for a defined period unless manually deleted.

Retention periods vary depending on the type and purpose of the cookie.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our website. Any updates will be posted on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Email: info@ylncompetition.com
Address: YLN Competition, 19 Pennyburn Industrial Estate, Derry, BT48 0LU