Last updated: June 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that contain information about your browsing activity. They are widely used to remember your preferences, recognise you when you return to a website, and analyse how you interact with the site. Cookies are not harmful — they cannot execute code or access files on your device — but they do collect information about your behaviour.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for ThamesEliteClub to function properly. They enable you to log in, maintain your session, and access protected areas. Without essential cookies, certain features of the platform would not work. Examples include session tokens and security cookies.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as your display settings, language preference, and theme selection. They enhance your user experience by personalising the platform to your needs without requiring you to re-enter information.
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how members use ThamesEliteClub by tracking which pages are visited, how long users spend on each page, and which features are most popular. This information allows us to improve the platform and fix issues. We use analytics services such as Google Analytics (anonymised) for this purpose.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are only used if you have given explicit consent. They track your browsing activity to enable targeted advertising that is relevant to your interests. Third-party advertising partners may place these cookies to serve advertisements across the internet.
How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:
- Block all cookies: Disable cookies entirely in your browser settings
- Allow selective cookies: Choose to accept only certain types of cookies
- Delete cookies: Clear existing cookies from your device
- Manage preferences: Return to our Cookie Policy page to update your consent choices
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to cookies we set directly, third-party services may place cookies on your device when you use ThamesEliteClub:
- Google Analytics: Collects anonymised usage data to help us understand platform performance
- Advertising Partners: If you consent to marketing cookies, partners may place tracking cookies for targeted advertising
- Customer Support Tools: Third-party chat or support systems may use cookies to provide assistance
Cookie Retention Period
The lifespan of cookies varies depending on their type and purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Retained for periods ranging from a few weeks to 2 years
- Authentication Cookies: Typically retained for the duration of your login session
- Analytical Cookies: Generally retained for 2 years to establish usage patterns
Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit ThamesEliteClub, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to choose your cookie preferences. You can:
- Accept All: Consent to all types of cookies
- Decline: Reject non-essential cookies (essential cookies will still be used)
- Customise: Choose specific cookie types you wish to allow
Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals your preference not to be tracked. ThamesEliteClub respects this signal where possible, though we may still use essential cookies necessary for platform functionality.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, new technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by email or through the platform. Your continued use of ThamesEliteClub constitutes your acceptance of updated cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or would like to manage your preferences, please contact us at support@thameseliteclub.com or visit our Privacy Policy for additional information about how we handle your data.