Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how HesGoal TV uses cookies, the purpose behind each type, and how visitors can manage their cookie preferences at any time.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a visitor’s device when browsing a website, including HesGoal. They help the site retain certain information about preferences and behaviour to improve the experience during future visits. The use of cookies is standard across the vast majority of websites operating today and is not unique to HesGoal.
Types of Cookies Used on HesGoal
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for core platform functionality and match schedule display |
| Analytics Cookies | Help understand how visitors browse and interact with the site |
| Preference Cookies | Remember settings such as preferred competition category |
| Advertising Cookies | Used by third-party networks to display relevant advertisements |
How HesGoal Uses Cookies
Improving the Visitor Experience
Preference cookies remember how a visitor uses HesGoal, reducing the need to reset display choices on every return visit.
Understanding Traffic Patterns
Analytics cookies help the team identify which competitions and match listings attract the most interest, supporting improvements to the schedule and layout.
Supporting Free Access Through Advertising
Third-party advertising networks use cookies to serve relevant ads, which in turn helps fund the free service HesGoal provides to all visitors.
Monitoring Technical Performance
Certain cookies assist in tracking page load speeds and identifying technical issues that may affect the browsing experience during busy match periods.
Third-Party Cookies
Alongside cookies placed directly by HesGoal, integrated services such as analytics platforms or advertising networks may set their own cookies, governed by their respective privacy policies. HesGoal does not have full control over the data practices of these third-party services.
Managing Cookie Settings by Browser
Steps to Adjust Cookie Preferences
In Google Chrome:
Open Settings, select Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Other Site Data, where you can block or clear cookies as preferred.
In Mozilla Firefox:
Go to Settings, then Privacy and Security, where different levels of tracking protection are available for selection.
In Safari:
Open Preferences, select the Privacy tab, and enable the option to prevent cross-site tracking.
In Microsoft Edge:
Go to Settings, then Cookies and Site Permissions, and adjust the acceptance level to your preference.
These settings apply to all future browsing sessions once saved, including visits to HesGoal TV.
What Happens if You Disable Cookies
Disabling cookies completely may affect minor features on HesGoal, such as saved competition preferences. Core platform functions, including browsing the match schedule and accessing stream listings, continue to work normally regardless.
How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookie storage duration varies by type. Session cookies are deleted automatically when the browser closes. Persistent cookies remain on the device for a set period to retain preferences across multiple visits.
Your Consent
By continuing to use HesGoal without adjusting browser cookie settings, visitors are considered to have consented to cookie use in line with this policy. This consent can be withdrawn at any time by updating browser settings as described above.
Policy Updates
This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect technical or regulatory developments. Visitors are encouraged to review this page from time to time for the latest information on how HesGoal uses cookies.