Cookie Policy

Last Updated: April 2026

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.wltsc.com (“our Site”).

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, remember your preferences and provide insights into how visitors use a site.

Cookies may be:

Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies
Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.

First-Party Cookies
Set directly by our website.

Third-Party Cookies
Set by services we use from external providers.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Make our website function correctly
  • Remember your preferences
  • Improve performance and user experience
  • Measure website traffic and usage
  • Support embedded content and third-party features
  • Deliver relevant advertising and marketing (where consent has been given)

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off.

They may include cookies that:

  • Enable page navigation and security
  • Remember cookie consent choices through CookieYes
  • Support website forms and submissions
  • Maintain session functionality
  • Support booking or member access integrations, including ClubSpark widgets where applicable

Examples may include:

Cookie Purpose Provider Necessary
cookieyes-consent Stores cookie preferences CookieYes Yes
wordpress_* Core website functionality WordPress Yes
wp-settings-* User preference/session functionality WordPress Yes
PHPSESSID Maintains user session Website server Yes

Functional Cookies

These help provide enhanced functionality and embedded services.

These may include cookies used by:

  • Google Maps (embedded maps)
  • YouTube video embeds
  • ClubSpark booking widgets

Examples may include:

Cookie Purpose Provider
YSC YouTube video playback preferences YouTube
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE YouTube functionality YouTube
NID Google Maps preferences Google

Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

We may introduce Google Analytics 4 in future. If enabled, these cookies would only be set with your consent.

Potential analytics cookies may include:

Cookie Purpose Provider
_ga Distinguishes users Google Analytics
ga* Tracks session behaviour Google Analytics

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

With your consent, we may use cookies to support advertising and remarketing.

This may include services provided by:

  • Meta (Facebook/Instagram advertising)
  • Google Ads / Remarketing

These cookies may:

  • Help show relevant adverts
  • Measure campaign performance
  • Build audiences for remarketing
  • Track actions taken after clicking adverts

Examples may include:

Cookie Purpose Provider
_fbp Meta advertising and remarketing Meta
fr Facebook ad delivery Meta
IDE Google advertising Google
NID Google preferences/ads Google

Third-Party Services

Our Site may contain links or integrations with third-party services which may place cookies through their own systems, including:

  • ClubSpark
  • MYCOURTS member booking portal
  • Google Maps
  • YouTube
  • Meta
  • Google Ads

Where you access third-party platforms such as MYCOURTS, their own privacy and cookie policies may also apply.

Managing Consent

We use CookieYes to manage cookie consent preferences.

When you first visit our website, you can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customise your preferences by category

You can update or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link available on our website.

Browser Controls

Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through browser settings.

You can usually:

  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies
  • Set alerts before cookies are stored

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of the Site function.

Lawful Basis for Using Cookies

We use cookies in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

  • Strictly necessary cookies are used because they are essential for the operation of the website.
  • Analytics, functional and marketing cookies are only used where required consent has been provided.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical or operational changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Contact Us

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

Wolverhampton Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
Website: www.wltsc.com