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Cookie Policy

How we use cookies to improve your experience on WinIt.

Last updated: 1 March 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used. Cookies do not contain any personally identifiable information on their own, but they can be linked to information you have provided to us.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like user authentication, payment processing, and remembering your preferences. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the basic functionality of WinIt.
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
rk_tokenAuthentication token that keeps you logged in to your WinIt account. Required for entering competitions, viewing your entries, and managing your account.7 days
rk_tenantIdIdentifies which WinIt site you are visiting. Required for the platform to serve the correct content and competitions for your region.Session
yd_cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preferences so we do not ask you again on every visit.1 year

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us measure the number of visitors, see which pages are most popular, and understand how people navigate through the site. All data collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out of analytics cookies through our consent manager.
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users and understand how visitors interact with the site. Helps us improve our competitions and user experience.2 years
_ga_*Google Analytics cookie used to maintain session state and track page views across your visit.2 years

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use Stripe as our payment processor, and they set cookies to enable secure payment processing and fraud prevention. These cookies are essential for completing competition ticket purchases.
Cookie NamePurposeDuration
__stripe_midSet by Stripe, our payment processor, to enable secure payment processing when you purchase competition tickets. Required for fraud prevention.1 year
__stripe_sidSet by Stripe for session-based payment processing. Ensures your payment is processed securely during checkout.30 minutes

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from websites. Please note that if you block essential cookies, some features of WinIt may not work correctly. Here is how to manage cookies in the most popular browsers: - Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data - Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data - Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data - Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data You can also use your browser's private or incognito mode to browse without storing cookies on your device.

Consent Management

When you first visit WinIt, we display a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, or by adjusting your browser settings. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function. Analytics and third-party cookies can be controlled through your browser settings or through our consent banner. We store your consent choice in the yd_cookie_consent cookie so that we do not ask you again on subsequent visits. This cookie is retained for one year before we ask for your consent again.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our Contact page or email us at privacy@winit.co.uk.