Cookie Policy

Last updated: 1st January 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, remember your preferences, and improve your browsing experience.

Why We Use Cookies

softescore uses cookies for several important purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
  • Performance Analysis: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide a personalised browsing experience
  • Security: To protect against spam, fraud, and unauthorised access
  • Communication: To enable contact forms and other interactive features

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and providing customised content.

Cookie Details

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_ga_[ID] Google Analytics - persists session state 2 years Analytics
session_id Maintains user session for security Session Essential
csrf_token Protects against cross-site request forgery Session Essential

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may also use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where visitors come from, and the pages they visit.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts on our website. When you visit our site, Google may set cookies to optimise font loading and improve performance. These cookies do not collect personal information.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

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

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Google Analytics Opt-Out

If you prefer not to have your website activity tracked by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. This add-on prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about website visits with Google Analytics.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Whilst you can browse our website with cookies disabled, please note that:

  • Some website features may not work properly
  • Your preferences will not be remembered between visits
  • Contact forms may not function correctly
  • We will not be able to improve our website based on usage analytics
  • Security features may be compromised

Mobile Devices

Mobile browsers also store cookies, and you can manage them through your device's browser settings. Additionally, you can control advertising cookies through your device's privacy settings (such as "Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS or "Opt out of Ads Personalisation" on Android).

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Data Protection and Privacy

Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

softescore Ltd

Henry Street 9, Waterford, X08 7426, Ireland

Email: privacy@softescore.world

Telephone: +353 51 646 2015

For technical support or questions about managing your cookie preferences, you can also contact us at support@softescore.world.