Summary of the purpose of the cookie policy
This Cookie Policy explains how qbetuk.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you browse our site. Short version: we use cookies to make things work properly, understand how people use the site, and occasionally personalise your experience. Nothing sneaky. We want you to know exactly what’s happening on your device when you land on any of our pages, so this document lays it all out in plain language - not legalese.
If you’ve ever wondered why a site “remembers” your preferences or why certain content feels tailored to you, cookies are usually the answer. This policy tells you what we collect, why we collect it, how long we keep it, and - crucially - how you can say no.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files. A website drops them onto your browser when you visit, and they sit there doing their job until they expire or you delete them. That’s really all they are - tiny data packets, not programs, not viruses.
There are a few types worth knowing about. Session cookies vanish the moment you close your browser tab. Persistent cookies stick around for a defined period - sometimes a few days, sometimes up to 24 months. First-party cookies come directly from qbetuk.uk. Third-party cookies come from external services we’ve integrated, like analytics tools or social sharing buttons.
Some cookies are strictly necessary - without them, basic functions like page navigation or form submission simply break. Others are optional, and those are the ones you have real control over.
How and why cookies are used
We use cookies for several distinct purposes, and it’s worth being upfront about each one.
Functional cookies keep the site running the way it should. Things like remembering your language preference or keeping your session alive while you browse - that’s all handled by these. They’re not optional in any meaningful sense because disabling them breaks the experience.
Analytics cookies help us understand traffic. We track things like which pages get the most visits, how long people stay, where they came from, and what device they’re using. This data is aggregated - we’re looking at patterns, not individual users. We currently use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose, and that data is processed in line with their own privacy terms.
Preference cookies remember your settings. If you’ve adjusted something on the site, these make sure you don’t have to do it again next visit.
We don’t use cookies to serve targeted advertising on this site. No ad networks, no retargeting pixels, no selling your browsing habits to third parties. That’s a line we don’t cross.
Your rights
You’ve got real choices here. When you first visit qbetuk.uk, you’ll see a cookie consent banner. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential ones, or customise your preferences by category. That choice is saved, but you can change it any time - just head to the cookie settings link in the footer.
Most browsers also let you manage cookies directly. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge - they all have settings menus where you can view, block, or delete cookies. Be aware that blocking all cookies may break parts of the site. That’s not a scare tactic; it’s just how some functionality is wired.
Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawing consent doesn’t affect the lawfulness of any processing that already happened before you withdrew it.
Contact details
Got questions about how we use cookies, or want to request more detail about a specific cookie we’re running? Reach out directly.
Email: contact@qbetuk.uk
We aim to respond within 5 working days. If your query is more complex, we’ll let you know and give you a realistic timeline.
Effective Date
This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 1, 2026. We review and update it periodically - if something significant changes, we’ll update the date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify users directly.