Last updated: 1 April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on falsonal.com, and how you can control them. It complements our Privacy Policy.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file a website saves to your browser. It's used to remember things between visits (like whether you've already accepted a cookie banner), or to count how many people have visited a page. Cookies have been around since the early days of the web and are part of how most modern sites work.
Some cookies are essential for a site to function. Others are optional and only run if you give consent. We follow the EU rules on this: nothing optional runs unless you actively opt in.
Cookies we use
Falsonal uses a small set of cookies. Here's the full list:
Strictly necessary cookies
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
falsonal_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie banner choice (accept / reject) so we don't show it on every page. | 12 months |
falsonal_session |
Maintains your form data temporarily if you navigate away from the registration page. | Session (deleted when you close browser) |
Strictly necessary cookies are loaded automatically. They don't track you across sites and they don't share data with third parties. They're required for the site to work properly.
Analytics cookies (only with your consent)
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors for traffic analytics. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Maintains visitor session state for analytics. | 2 years |
Analytics cookies help us understand how the Site is used — which pages get traffic, how long people read them, which devices they're on. The data is aggregated; we don't see individual users. We use this to improve the Site and the event organisation.
Analytics cookies only run if you click "Accept" on the cookie banner. Click "Reject" and they won't load.
Marketing cookies
We don't use marketing or advertising cookies. We don't run ads. We don't retarget you on other sites. There are no Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, or similar trackers on falsonal.com. If we ever change this, we'll update this page and ask for fresh consent.
Third-party cookies
If you accept analytics cookies, your browser will load Google Analytics, which is a third-party service operated by Google LLC. Google may use this data in accordance with their own privacy policy. Beyond Google Analytics, no third-party cookies are loaded by the Site.
Embedded content (like the OpenStreetMap iframe on our contact page) may set its own cookies if you interact with it. We don't control those. If you'd rather not load the embedded map, the contact page also includes plain-text address information.
How to control cookies
You have a few ways to manage cookies:
Through our banner. When you first visit the Site, a banner appears with three options: Accept, Reject, and Settings. Your choice is saved for twelve months. To change your mind, clear your browser cookies for falsonal.com and the banner will reappear on your next visit.
Through your browser. All major browsers let you block cookies entirely or on a per-site basis. The instructions vary slightly by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
Through Do Not Track. If your browser sends a Do Not Track signal, we honour it — analytics cookies will not load even if you've previously accepted them.
What happens if you reject cookies?
Strictly necessary cookies will still load (they have to). Analytics will not, which means we won't have data on your visit, but the Site will work exactly the same for you. You can register for the tournament, read every page, and submit the contact form regardless of cookie choices.
Changes to this policy
If we change which cookies we use, we'll update this page and the cookie banner. Significant changes (e.g., adding a new tracker) will require fresh consent — the banner will reappear.
Questions?
Email hello@falsonal.com with anything cookie-related, or any data privacy question more broadly.