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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 27 April 2026

This policy explains how GallopGains uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We only set non-essential cookies where you have given explicit consent via our cookie banner. No analytics or tracking cookies are loaded before you accept them. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners about how their site is used.

Your consent

When you first visit GallopGains, our cookie banner allows you to accept or reject each category of non-essential cookie. Strictly necessary cookies are always active as they are required for the site to function.

  • No analytics or tracking cookies are set before you give consent.
  • You can accept or reject individual categories — you do not have to accept all or nothing.
  • You can withdraw or update your consent at any time using the cookie settings link in our footer.

Legal basis for using cookies

Under UK GDPR, we must have a legal basis for each category of cookie we use:

  • Strictly necessary & security cookies — legitimate interests (the operation and security of the service).
  • Analytics cookies — consent (you must explicitly opt in via our cookie banner before these are set).

Third-party cookies

Some cookies on this site are set by third-party services we use. These providers may process personal data on our behalf and may transfer data outside the UK (for example to the United States). We only use third-party services where appropriate safeguards are in place (such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK ICO).

Cookies we use

Strictly necessary & security

Legal basis: Legitimate interests

These cookies are always active because they are necessary for the website to function and to protect it against abuse and fraudulent activity. You can configure your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site may not work properly.

Cookie Purpose Duration
gallopgains_session Maintains your login session between page loads 7 days
XSRF-TOKEN Protects forms against cross-site request forgery attacks Session
cf_clearance Records that a Cloudflare security challenge has been passed, preventing repeat challenges 30 minutes
__cf_bm Bot management — distinguishes legitimate visitors from automated traffic 30 minutes
_GRECAPTCHA Google reCAPTCHA — distinguishes humans from bots on the signup form by analysing behaviour and browser signals 6 months

Cloudflare is based in the US. Data is subject to their Privacy Policy and appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses.

Google reCAPTCHA data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses.

Analytics

Legal basis: Consent

Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These cookies are only set after you have given explicit consent via our cookie banner. They collect information in aggregate and are not used by us to directly identify you.

Cookie Purpose Duration
_ga Assigns a random ID to distinguish unique visitors. Used to calculate sessions and traffic in Google Analytics reports. 2 years
_ga_* Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4, tracking pageviews and events within a session. 2 years

Google Analytics is operated by Google (US). Data is subject to Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out at any time using the Google Analytics opt-out add-on or by withdrawing consent via our cookie settings.

Managing cookies

You have two ways to manage cookies:

  • Cookie banner. Use our cookie settings (linked in the site footer) to accept or reject individual categories. This is the recommended way to manage your preferences, as it leaves strictly necessary cookies intact.
  • Browser settings. You can block or delete all cookies through your browser. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from staying logged in and may break parts of the site. For guidance, visit allaboutcookies.org.

Changes to this policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or applicable law. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

Contact

This website is operated by GallopGains.

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, contact us at hello@gallopgains.com. For broader privacy questions, see our Privacy Policy.