Legal
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.
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.
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.
Under UK GDPR, we must have a legal basis for each category of cookie we use:
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).
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.
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.
You have two ways to manage cookies:
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.
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.