Cookie Policy — 1IRON Indoor Golf
Last modified: 3 May 2026 Data controller: 1IRON GOLF LTD (Company Number 11009050), Unit 1, Heathfield Gateway, Stacey Bushes, Milton Keynes, MK12 6BP Contact: hello@1irongolf.co.uk
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — for example, keeping you logged in or remembering your preferences.
Some cookies are set by us directly; others are set by third-party services we use. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to work. Others require your consent before they are set.
This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage them.
How We Use Your Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner asks for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can accept all, reject all, or choose specific categories. You can change your preferences at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer of our website.
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. All other cookies — including analytics and advertising cookies — require your explicit consent before they are set.
Categories of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. No consent is required.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| `__cf_bm` | Cloudflare | Bot management and security. Distinguishes between humans and automated traffic. | 30 minutes |
| `_cfuvid` | Cloudflare | Rate limiting to protect against abuse. | Session |
| Session cookies (varies) | Our website | Maintains your session while browsing (e.g., form state). | Session |
2. Functional
These cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as live chat. If you decline these cookies, some features may not be available.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoHighLevel chat cookies | GoHighLevel | Remember the live chat widget state and identify returning visitors to the chat (Caddy). | Up to 13 months |
| GoHighLevel opt-out cookie | GoHighLevel | Records your choice if you have opted out of GoHighLevel tracking. | 13 months |
Lawful basis: Consent (except where strictly necessary to deliver a feature you have explicitly requested).
3. Analytics
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. The data is aggregated and used to improve site performance and content. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| `_ga` | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier. | 2 years |
| `_ga_[ID]` | Google Analytics 4 | Used to persist session state across page requests. | 2 years |
| `_gid` | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users (short-lived). | 24 hours |
| `_gat` | Google Analytics (GA4) | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| GoHighLevel tracking cookies | GoHighLevel | Track visitors across sessions for analytics and marketing attribution within our CRM, and de-duplicate contact records. | Up to 13 months |
Lawful basis: Consent.
To opt out of Google Analytics (GA4) across all sites: Google Analytics Opt-out.
4. Advertising and Targeting
These cookies are used to show you relevant advertising on other platforms, to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns, and to create advertising audiences. These cookies are only set with your consent.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| `_fbp` | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Used by Meta Pixel to identify browsers for ad delivery and measurement. | 3 months |
| `_fbc` | Meta (Facebook/Instagram) | Stores click identifiers from Facebook Ads. | 3 months |
| `_gcl_au` | Used by Google Ads to store and track ad conversion events. | 3 months | |
| `_gcl_aw` | Stores the Google Click ID (GCLID) for conversion tracking. | 3 months | |
| `IDE` | Google (DoubleClick) | Used by Google to show personalised ads across the web. | 13 months |
| `test_cookie` | Checks that your browser supports cookies (set briefly by Google). | 15 minutes |
Lawful basis: Consent.
About Custom Audiences: Where you have consented to advertising cookies, we may use your data (including hashed contact details such as your email address) to create Custom Audiences on Meta and Google. This allows us to show ads specifically to our existing contacts, or to find new audiences with similar characteristics (Lookalike Audiences). This process is described in detail in our Privacy Policy.
How to opt out of advertising:
- Google: Google Ad Settings
- Meta: Meta Ad Preferences
- General opt-out (UK): Your Online Choices
5. Third-Party Embeds
If our website embeds content from third-party platforms (such as video players), those platforms may set their own cookies. These are outside our direct control.
| Provider | When set | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Vimeo | When a Vimeo video is played | Vimeo Privacy Policy |
| YouTube | When a YouTube video is played | Google Privacy Policy |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Via our cookie banner: When you visit our website, you can accept, reject, or customise your cookie preferences. You can change your choices at any time using the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
Via your browser: You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how some parts of our website work. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
Opt-out tools:
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time — for example, if we add or remove cookies. The date at the top of this page will be updated when changes are made.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
1IRON GOLF LTD (Company Number 11009050) Unit 1, Heathfield Gateway, Stacey Bushes, Milton Keynes, MK12 6BP Email: hello@1irongolf.co.uk
For more information about how we use personal data more broadly, see our Privacy Policy.