Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how sflspinejoint.com (the “Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit from the United Kingdom. It supplements our Privacy Policy and describes what technologies are used, for what purposes, how long they last, and how you can control them. By continuing to browse after we present choices, you signal how you wish optional categories to be handled, subject to your browser settings.

What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a web server. They often include an identifier, expiry date, and flags indicating scope (session versus persistent; first-party versus third-party). Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels, and server-side logs that can achieve comparable recognition or measurement outcomes. Together we refer to these as “technologies” unless a distinction matters for your rights.

Strictly necessary technologies

Some technologies are essential to deliver the Site securely, route traffic, remember security tokens, or honour your age and consent preferences during a session. Under UK privacy rules, strictly necessary cookies do not require consent, although we still explain them transparently. If you block these technologies entirely, parts of the Site may not function, and you may see repeated prompts.

Functional preferences

Where we store non-essential preferences—such as dismissing informational banners or remembering layout choices—we will rely on consent when required. You can withdraw consent at any time by clearing storage or using controls we provide. Functional technologies should not be used for cross-site profiling beyond what you reasonably expect.

Analytics and performance

If we deploy analytics, we will aim to configure tools in a privacy-preserving manner, aggregate statistics where possible, shorten retention, and respect “Do Not Track” or Global Privacy Control signals where legally applicable. Analytics cookies or their equivalents generally require consent before non-essential processing begins. We will update this section with vendor names, data categories, and retention periods when such tools go live.

Marketing and affiliate measurement

Outbound links to gambling operators may append tracking parameters so brands can attribute visits or conversions to publishers. Those operators set their own cookies under their policies once you leave our Site. We do not control their inventories. Where we place first-party marketing pixels on our own pages, we will request consent where the law requires it and document each tag below.

First-party versus third-party

First-party technologies are set by our domain or on our behalf by processors acting strictly under contract. Third-party technologies are set by another domain embedded in our pages, such as a social widget or embedded video. We minimise third-party embeds to reduce unexpected tracking.

Retention periods

Session technologies expire when you close the browser. Persistent cookies may last from a few days to several years depending on purpose; we configure defaults conservatively and review vendors periodically. Local storage entries you control through our banner may persist until you remove them manually.

Managing cookies in your browser

Major browsers let you block or delete cookies, block third-party cookies only, or alert you before storage. Instructions differ by vendor and version; consult your browser’s help centre. Remember that wholesale blocking may break login flows, consent records, or fraud checks on other sites you use.

Consent withdrawal and updates

You may change your mind after accepting optional technologies by clearing cookies and storage for our Site or revisiting our consent tool when available. We will log the withdrawal prospectively. We may revise this Cookie Policy when we add categories, change vendors, or respond to regulatory guidance. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site.

Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy may be sent to info@sflspinejoint.com. Please describe your browser and the page where you observed unexpected storage so we can investigate.