Last updated: 19/10/2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Business Golf Network uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function. They enable core features like user authentication, session management, and security.
- Authentication tokens
- Session identifiers
- Security tokens (CSRF protection)
- Load balancing
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting anonymous information.
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Page load times
- Error tracking
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
- Remember your preferences (currency, locale)
- Recently viewed content
- UI state preferences
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
- Facebook Pixel
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Google Ads conversion tracking
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the third parties' privacy policies for more information:
- Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
- Stripe (payments): stripe.com/privacy
- Facebook: facebook.com/privacy
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Methods vary by browser. Please check your browser's help menu for instructions.
Important Note
Blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using key features of BGN, including login and session management. Some features may not work properly if you disable functional cookies.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking: Google Analytics Opt-out
5. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different lifespans:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion (typically 1-24 months)
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legislation. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.
7. Contact Us
For questions about our use of cookies:
8. More Information
For more information about cookies and privacy, visit:
- Information Commissioner's Office: ico.org.uk
- All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
