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Effective Date: [Insert Date]

This policy explains what cookies are, how FitnessFinder uses them, and what choices you have regarding their use on our platform.

We use cookies to make FitnessFinder work. Some are essential and cannot be switched off. Others help us understand how people use the platform so we can make it better. You are always in control of your non-essential cookie preferences.
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What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device — computer, tablet, or smartphone — when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the site owners.

Cookies themselves are harmless. They cannot run programmes, deliver viruses, or access your personal files. They simply store small pieces of information that help a website recognise you and tailor your experience accordingly.

FitnessFinder uses cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, process bookings correctly, and understand how visitors interact with our platform so we can continue to improve it.

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Types of Cookies We Use

We use several different categories of cookie on the FitnessFinder platform. Each serves a different purpose, and some are more critical to the functioning of the site than others. Below is a summary of each type:

Essential
Required for the platform to function. Cannot be disabled.
Performance
Helps us understand how the site performs for users.
Analytics
Tracks traffic patterns and usage to improve experience.
Third-Party
Set by external services integrated into the platform.
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Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for FitnessFinder to function. Without them, core features such as account login, session management, and the booking process would not work. Because they are fundamental to the operation of the platform, they cannot be disabled.

These cookies do not collect any information about you that could be used for marketing or for remembering where you have been on the internet outside of our platform. They are typically set in response to actions you take — such as logging in or adding a session to your basket.

  • Keeping you logged in to your account during a session
  • Maintaining the contents of your booking basket
  • Remembering your account type (customer or provider)
  • Supporting secure checkout and payment processing
  • Preventing fraudulent activity and protecting your account
Always Active Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to work.
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Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us understand how users interact with FitnessFinder — for example, which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors spend on different parts of the site, and where users tend to drop off during the booking process. This information is used solely to improve the way the platform functions.

All information collected by performance cookies is aggregated and anonymised — it does not identify you as an individual. We use it to spot technical issues, identify areas for improvement, and ensure the platform is running as efficiently as possible for all users.

  • Identifying pages that load slowly or produce errors
  • Understanding which features are used most frequently
  • Measuring the impact of changes and improvements we make
  • Detecting and resolving technical issues faster
Optional You can opt out of performance cookies via your browser settings or our cookie preferences.
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Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies allow us to measure and analyse website traffic — how many people visit FitnessFinder, where they come from, and how they navigate through the site. This data helps us make informed decisions about how to develop the platform, prioritise new features, and allocate resources effectively.

We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics to help us collect and interpret this data. These services use their own cookies and operate under their own privacy policies. Any data shared with analytics providers is anonymised and cannot be used to identify you personally.

  • Measuring the number of visitors to the site and individual pages
  • Understanding which search terms or sources bring users to FitnessFinder
  • Tracking user journeys through the booking flow
  • Informing decisions about new features and content
Optional Analytics cookies can be disabled. Doing so will not affect your ability to use the platform.
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Third-Party Cookies

Some features on the FitnessFinder platform are provided by third-party services. These services may set their own cookies on your device when you interact with their features. FitnessFinder does not control these cookies and they are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

Third-party services integrated into the platform may include payment processors, mapping services, email delivery providers, and customer support tools. We only work with third parties whose data practices meet appropriate standards, but we encourage you to review their cookie policies if you have specific concerns.

  • Payment providers (used to process bookings securely)
  • Email delivery services (used to send booking confirmations)
  • Analytics platforms such as Google Analytics
  • Mapping or location services used in search functionality

FitnessFinder is not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party services. Please review the privacy and cookie policies of those providers directly.

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Managing Cookies

You have control over which non-essential cookies are stored on your device. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your web browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block, delete, or be notified when cookies are set.

Please be aware that disabling certain cookies — particularly essential cookies — may affect the functionality of the FitnessFinder platform. Features such as staying logged in, completing bookings, and processing payments may not work correctly if essential cookies are blocked.

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Cookie Consent

When you first visit FitnessFinder, you may be shown a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to set non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences for each category individually.

Your consent preferences are stored so you are not asked every time you visit. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies or visiting our cookie settings page. Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of any processing that took place before you withdrew it.

  • Essential cookies are always active and do not require consent
  • You can accept or reject performance and analytics cookies independently
  • Your preferences can be updated at any time
  • Rejecting non-essential cookies will not prevent you from using the platform

Our cookie practices comply with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK GDPR.

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Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. When we make significant updates, we will revise the Effective Date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Continued use of the FitnessFinder platform after any changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch via our contact page or review our Privacy Notice for more information about how we handle your data.