# Policy on the use of cookies > Policy on the use of cookies Effective as of FEBRUARY 14 2025 Thank you for visiting httpswwwfanaticslive or for getting on our app the site T Source: https://support.fanatics.live/en_gb/policy-on-the-use-of-cookies-Sy1fVXutZl Last updated: 2026-03-06T14:34:45.373Z Effective as of FEBRUARY 14, 2025 Thank you for visiting [https://www.fanatics.live](https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.fanatics.live__%3B!!K2I8SPIkU2tN5n6qQYmx!i3iWQ0D9Eb12bhMd5KurAM46ihKIZKvmdjE-uTIN9T6pQtTeUFQ11wbk2ojoAmRiKRtGFm_x0WmvIxNA7HspPQxVdD4K-w$) or for getting on our app (the “site”). The site is owned and operated by ****FANATICS COLLECT UK LIMITED**** (“****Fanatics****”, “****we****”, “****our****” or “****us****”). We place small text files called cookies and other tracking technologies (such as scripts) on your device (together “****cookies****”). This cookies notice (the “****Cookies Notice****”) explains how cookies are used on the site and how you can control them. These tracking technologies may be deployed by us but also by other third parties. Cookies may also collect Personal Data (such as your IP address). Take a look at our Privacy Statement to know how we process such Personal Data. ## 1\. ****What are cookies?**** “Cookies” are small file of letters and numbers we store on your browser or on your device/terminal. They are used to collect information about how you use websites or applications, as well as information about your computer or device, web browser and operating system and their settings, the pages and content you see during your visit and when and for how long you do so, etc. They can be classified in 3 different ways according to: what purpose they serve, how long they endure, and their provenance. You can find more information in the table below. ## ****Purpose**** ****Essential cookies:**** Essential for the use of the website and its features. ****Functional cookies:**** They allow a website to remember your choices, like language, region, name and password, etc. ****Analytical or Performance cookies:**** They collect information about how you use a website to improve website functions. ****Marketing cookies:**** They track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising. ## ****Duration**** ****Session cookies:**** Temporary and expire once you close the browser or the session ends. ****Persistent cookies:**** Remain on the hard drive until you or the browser deletes them or until their expiration date. ## ****Provenance**** ****Third-party cookies:**** placed in the device by a third party like an advertiser. ****First-party cookies:**** put in the device directly by the website  you are visiting. ## ****2\. What types of Cookies We Use and Why?**** ****1\. Strictly necessary cookies:**** Strictly necessary cookies are made up of both essential and functional cookies that are fundamental for the proper functioning of the website. They ensure that the website operates efficiently and delivers the intended functionality. In addition, they enable us to remember your preferences and settings, such as language and region preferences, so that you get a consistent experience without having to re-select your preferred language or region each time you visit. ****List of strictly necessary cookies:****  ****Name**** ****Purpose**** ****Expiry**** ****Type**** \_\_Secure-next-auth.callback-url Essential Session First Party \_\_Host-next-auth.csrf-token Essential Session First Party \_\_Secure-next-auth.session-token Essential 2 days First Party \_cfruid Essential 1 year First Party m Essential 1 year Third Party \_stripe\_sid Functional Session First Party cf\_clearance Functional 1 year First Party \_stripe\_mid Functional 1 year First Party NEXT\_LOCALE Functional 1 year First Party \_cfuvid Functional 1 year First Party \_cfuvid Functional 1 year Third Party \_cfruid Functional 1 year Third Party **** 2\. Analytical cookies:**** We use analytical cookies to measure user interaction with the site content allowing us to make improvements to enhance their experience. They allow us to record how many people visits our site, how they navigate within, and what content is popular. ****List of analytical cookies:**** ****Name**** ****Purpose**** ****Expiry**** ****Type**** \_ga\_xxxxxxxxxx Analytical 1 year First Party \_dd\_s Analytical Session First Party \_ga Analytical 1 year First Party **** 3\. Marketing cookies:**** We use marketing cookies to provide you with relevant and customized advertisements based on your online activity and to analyse the effectiveness of the ad campaigns. ‍ ****List of marketing cookies:**** ****Name**** ****Purpose**** ****Expiry**** ****Type**** \_fbp Marketing 2 months First Party \_ttp Marketing 1 year First Party \_gcl\_au Marketing 2 months First Party \_ttp Marketing 1 year Third Party test\_cookie Marketing Session Third Party IDE Marketing 1 year Third Party \_tt\_enable\_cookie Marketing 1 year First Party ## ****3\. How can I set up my cookies’ preferences?**** The website uses strictly necessary cookies by default. When you visit the site for the first time, a cookies banner appears which informs you on the use of cookies. This banner gives you the following options: * To accept all cookies being stored on your device. * To only use strictly necessary cookies. * To manage your preferences. * To view and read this Cookies Notice. You can set up or change your cookies’ preferences at any time by using our Consent Management Tool which is accessible via the floating button on the site. ## ****4\. Contact**** If you have any queries about the way we use cookies, please contact us in writing at The Privacy Team, C/O Corporation Service Company (UK) Limited 5 Churchill Place, 10th Floor, London, E14 5HU or by email to [privacy@fanatics.live](mailto:privacy@fanatics.live) or using the ‘Contact Us’ form of the site.