Summary of the purpose of the cookie policy
This Cookie Policy explains how qbetuk.co.uk uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you browse the site. Short version: we use them to make things work properly, understand how people use the site, and occasionally show you relevant stuff. Nothing sinister. But you deserve to know the details, so here they are.
The policy applies to all visitors. If you keep using the site after reading this, that’s taken as acceptance - though you can always change your mind later.
What are cookies?
Cookies are tiny text files that get stored on your device when you visit a website. Your browser holds onto them and sends them back to the site on your next visit. Think of them like a sticky note your browser leaves for itself.
They’re not programs. They can’t run code, can’t access your files, can’t do anything dramatic. What they can do is remember things - like whether you’ve visited before, what language you prefer, or how you got to the site in the first place.
There are a few different types worth knowing about:
Session cookies disappear the moment you close your browser. Persistent cookies stick around for a set period - could be a day, could be two years, depends on what they’re for. First-party cookies come from qbetuk.co.uk directly. Third-party cookies come from external services we use, like analytics tools.
How and why cookies are used
We use cookies for several practical reasons. Some are essential - without them, basic site functionality breaks down. You can’t navigate properly, pages don’t load right, nothing works. These aren’t optional.
Analytics cookies are a different story. They help us understand traffic patterns: which pages get visited most, how long people stay, where they drop off. We use this data to improve the site. If a page has a 90% bounce rate, something’s wrong with it, and we want to fix that.
Performance cookies track load times and technical errors. Preference cookies remember settings you’ve chosen. And yes, we may use third-party services - Google Analytics being the obvious one - that set their own cookies when you’re on the site.
Here’s a rough breakdown of cookie categories active on qbetuk.co.uk:
Strictly necessary cookies - always active, no consent required. Analytics and performance cookies - active only with your consent. Preference cookies - active only with your consent.
Cookie lifespans vary. Some expire after a single session. Others persist for up to 24 months. The exact duration depends on the specific cookie and its purpose.
Your rights
You’ve got real control here. Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, you can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time - and that won’t affect anything that happened before you withdrew it.
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Every major browser lets you block, delete, or restrict cookies. Want to go nuclear and clear everything? You can do that too. Just be aware that blocking essential cookies will break parts of the site.
Opt-out tools from third parties are also available. Google Analytics, for example, offers a browser add-on that stops it tracking your visits entirely.
Contact details
Got questions about how cookies work on this site, or want to make a request related to your data? Reach out directly.
Email: contact@qbetuk.co.uk
We aim to respond within a few working days. If something’s unclear in this policy, just ask - we’d rather explain it properly than leave you guessing.
Effective Date
This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 1, 2026. We may update it from time to time - if we do, the revised version will be posted here with an updated date. Worth checking back occasionally if this stuff matters to you.