Privacy And Cookies Policy
1.1 For the purposes of the Data Protection Act 1998 the Websites are owned and
operated by Nova International Limited.
1.2 The privacy and security of the users of the Websites is important to us. This
privacy policy explains how we use the information we collect about you and the procedures
that we have in place to safeguard your privacy.
1.3 Our privacy policy relates only to information that we obtain from you. If you
visit a website operated by a third party through a link included on the Websites,
your information might be used differently by the operator of the linked website.
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2.1 About Cookies
3.1.1 Cookies are small (4Kb) text files that are placed on your computer or device by websites that you visit. Cookies allow a website to ‘remember’ you either for the duration of your visit – session cookies – or between visits – persistent cookies. Cookies, therefore, can expire at the end of session or can persist for days, months or even years. The persistence of a cookie is under the control of the website that sets it.
3.1.2 Cookies can be used for many purposes but typically are used to remember who you are between pages on a website or for storing your preferences and generally improving your experience of a website.
3.1.3 Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting – first party cookies – or by other websites that are using another website to host content – third-party cookies. If a website embedded, say, a YouTube video, YouTube may well set a cookie when the video is viewed, this would be a ‘third-party’ cookie.
2.2 Managing cookies
3.2.1 Most web browsers allow at least a degree of control over cookies through their settings. You can opt to receive an alert whenever a cookie is set or even to disallow the setting of cookies altogether. You can also delete all existing cookies.
3.2.2 For information about how to manage or delete cookies for you particular browser, please refer to the browser’s documentation, Alternatively, you can visit www.aboutcookies.org, which has comprehensive information on how to manage cookies on a wide variety of desktop browsers.
3.2.3 Note, many websites use Adobe Flash Player to deliver video content to their users. Adobe utilise their own cookies, which are not manageable through your browser settings. The cookies are used by the Flash Player for various purposes, such as storing preferences or tracking users.
2.3 Use of Cookies on the Great CityGames Website
3.3.1 Recent legislation (The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 as amended in 2011) requires websites based in the EU to:
- Inform visitors about the purpose of cookies that the website sets
- Obtain consent before setting cookies
2.4 The Purpose of Great CityGames Cookies
2.4.1 In accordance with the legislation, the table below lists the cookies that are set on the Great Run website.
Name |
Expiry |
Details |
Third-party |
Purpose |
ASP.Net_SessionId |
Session |
Issued by ASP.NET. Contains the user's session ID |
|
This cookie is essential for the operation of the website. Visit Microsoft’s website for detailed information - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/899918 |
_utma |
2 years |
Google Analytics |
Google |
Used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookie collects information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages visited. Visit Google's website for details of their privacy policy - http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html |
_utmb |
30 mins |
Google Analytics |
Google |
Used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookie collects information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages visited. Visit Google's website for details of their privacy policy - http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html |
_utmc |
Session |
Google Analytics |
Google |
Used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookie collects information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages visited. Visit Google's website for details of their privacy policy - http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html |
_utmz |
6 months |
Google Analytics |
Google |
Used to collect information about how visitors use our site. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the site. The cookie collects information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages visited. Visit Google's website for details of their privacy policy - http://www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html |
2.5 Obtaining Consent
2.5.1 For visitors to the website, at the top of the home page there is a notice alerting the visitor to the use of cookies on the Great CityGames website. The notice gives the option to accept the use of cookies on the Great CityGames website.
2.5.2 By choosing to accept their use, a cookie is placed on the visitor’s computer so that the Great CityGames website can ‘remember’ the visitor’s preference. On subsequent visits to the website, if the presence of the cookie is detected the notice will not appear.
2.5.3 Note, it is not technically possible to transfer this preference so you will see the notice again if you browse the Great CityGames website on other devices or browsers.
2.5.4 From time to time we will be setting new cookies as we add features to the Great CityGames website. These cookies will be listed in the table above and we recommend you regularly view the Privacy and Cookie Policy for any changes.
2.5.5 If you opt not to accept cookies but wish to visit the Great CityGames website you will need to manage the cookies using the settings on your browser, as discussed in the section above. However, if you browse the Great CityGames website having opted to disallow cookies you will still be able to use the website but certain features and functionality will be lost.
2.5.6 If you choose to ignore the notice but continue using the website, depending on the settings on your browser, cookies will be set. If you are at all concerned about cookies, we recommend that you do not use the Great CityGames website until you have clearly understood the implications or have altered your browser settings accordingly.
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3.1 If you have a complaint regarding any breach of this privacy policy, please
contact us at info@greatrun.org. When we
receive the complaint, we will review it and ensure that we are in compliance with
our privacy policy and all applicable laws. We will contact you to inform you of
the results of our review of your complaint.
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