Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 11/02/2026

1. Our Privacy-First Approach

We believe in a "Privacy by Design" approach. Our website is built to be cookie-free by default. We do not track our visitors, we do not use marketing pixels, and we do not run third-party analytics scripts on your initial visit.

Because we only use Strictly Necessary cookies (essential for the site to function), we are not required to show a cookie consent banner under UK GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive.

2. Cookies We Use

We keep things simple. The only cookies stored on your device are:

  • Essential Site Functionality: These are "session" cookies that help the website load correctly and keep you secure while browsing.

  • User Preference "Unlock" Cookies: When you click a button to view a photo gallery or play a video, we may set a temporary cookie to remember that you have granted permission for that content to load.

3. Third-Party Content (YouTube, Flickr & Wikimedia)

To provide snooker content, we embed media from external platforms. To protect your privacy, these are blocked by default and will only load if you take a "Clear Affirmative Action" (clicking the play or unlock button).

  • YouTube: We use privacy-enhanced embedding. No data is sent to Google until you press play. Once you play a video, YouTube may set tracking cookies and receive your IP address.

  • Flickr: Photo galleries are held behind a "Consent Wall." If you choose to "Show Photos," your browser connects to Flickr’s servers, which may set cookies for security and performance.

  • Wikimedia Commons: We may display images hosted by the Wikimedia Foundation. When these are unblocked and viewed, your IP address and browser user-agent are processed by Wikimedia to deliver the image file to your device. Wikimedia does not use these images to track you across other websites.

By interacting with this content, you are consenting to the privacy policies of these respective platforms.

4. Data We Collect

As a fan-focused site, we collect minimal personal data:

  • Server Logs: Like all websites, our host records your IP address and browser type for security and DDoS protection. This data is not used to identify you personally.

  • Comments: If you choose to leave a comment, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with your IP address, to help with spam detection.

5. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, or erase any personal data we hold about you. Since we do not require you to register or log in, we typically hold no personal data other than public comments you have chosen to leave.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding your privacy on this site, please contact us.

Statement of Accuracy: While we strive to ensure this policy is a perfect reflection of our technical setup, we are a small independent site and "Errors and Omissions are Excepted" (E&OE). We regularly audit our scripts to ensure privacy compliance. If you believe we have missed a cookie or an external connection, please contact us immediately so we can investigate and update our records.