Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 27th March 2025

At For the Forces, we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform and to provide you with the best possible service. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them. By using our website, www.fortheforces.com, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language selection, and display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter them every time you visit the site or navigate between pages.

Cookies can be classified into the following categories:

• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the functioning of the website and allow you to navigate and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site or making entries in competitions.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited most frequently, to help us improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
• Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to remember your preferences (such as language and region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies track your browsing habits to provide personalized advertising content that may be relevant to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To improve user experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and ensure that our platform functions properly, so your experience is seamless.
• To analyse website traffic and performance: We use cookies to track how visitors use our platform, which pages are most visited, and where improvements may be needed.
• To provide personalized content and advertising: Cookies allow us to tailor content and ads to your interests, based on your browsing behaviour.
• To help with competition entries and prize processing: Some cookies help us remember your entries and preferences as you interact with our competitions, ensuring smooth processing.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use both first-party cookies (set directly by our website) and third-party cookies (set by our trusted partners). Below is a summary of the cookies used on our platform:

First-Party Cookies:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser. They are used to track your session as you navigate the website.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time and help us remember your preferences or log-in details between sessions.

Third-Party Cookies:

• Analytics Cookies: These cookies, often provided by services like Google Analytics, help us understand how users interact with our website and improve our services.
• Advertising Cookies: We may partner with advertising networks to display relevant ads based on your interests. These cookies may track your browsing across different websites.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only specific types of cookies, or delete cookies once you’ve finished browsing. For detailed instructions, visit the help section of your browser.
• Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline certain types of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting the settings in the cookie banner.
• Opting Out of Advertising Cookies: You can opt out of receiving personalized ads by visiting websites like Your Online Choices or Network Advertising Initiative.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website and may prevent you from accessing certain features or participating in competitions.

5. Third-Party Links and Cookies

Our platform may include links to third-party websites or services that are not operated by us. These third parties may use cookies and other tracking technologies, and we recommend that you read their cookie policies to understand how they use your information.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

For the Forces LTD Email: info@fortheforces.com Address: 33 Blue haze Avenue, Seaford, BN25 3QJ