Privacy Policy | How We Protect Your Data

Effective Date: 1/1/26

This Cookie Policy explains how World in Sport uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website: https://worldinsport.com. It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as outlined below — unless you disable them via your browser settings or our cookie banner.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to enable websites to function properly, remember your preferences, and improve your user experience.

Cookies may be set by us (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services we use on our site (third-party cookies).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website — such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without them, key parts of the website may not work correctly.

Examples include:

Session cookies for user login
Cookies for comment functionality
CSRF protection tokens

These cookies do not require your consent.

b) Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your username or language preferences) and provide enhanced features.

Examples include:

Remembering login credentials
Saving your cookie preferences
Display preferences (e.g. dark mode)

c) Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information, such as page visits and traffic sources. This helps us improve the performance and content of our site.

Examples may include:

Google Analytics
Internal analytics tools

We only use these cookies if you give us your consent.

d) Embedded Content & Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our website may include embedded content from third-party platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, or Instagram. These platforms may set their own cookies to track usage or personalise content.

Examples include:

YouTube video embeds
Social media sharing tools
Advertising or remarketing cookies (if used)

These cookies are subject to the third party’s own privacy and cookie policies.

3. How We Obtain Your Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics or marketing cookies). You may:

Accept all cookies
Reject all non-essential cookies
Customise your preferences

You can update your consent choices at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer (or similar location).

4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through your settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies from specific websites or from all websites.

Here are links to cookie management settings in popular browsers:

Please note: Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality or appearance of our website.

5. Third-Party Cookies on Our Site

We use services that may place cookies on your device when interacting with their embedded content or tools. These include:

Gravatar (Automattic) – for profile images in comments
YouTube – for embedded videos
Google Analytics – for website performance tracking
Spam protection tools (e.g. Akismet or similar)

Each of these third parties has its own privacy and cookie policy, which you should consult if you are concerned.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our use of cookies. The “Effective Date” at the top indicates when this policy was last revised.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.